$2,469,194
$2,500,000
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6 Beds
6 Baths
6,457 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 08/19/2016
Key Details
Sold Price $2,469,194
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,457 sqft
Price per Sqft $382
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID 1003476997
Sold Date 08/19/16
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 6,457
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1935
Annual Tax Amount $30,921
Tax Year 2016
Lot Size 3.130 Acres
Acres 3.13
Lot Dimensions 521
Property Description
This magnificent gated 6-BR 5.5 bath Walter Durham Colonial on 3.13 acres boasts 6,457 SF of grand yet intimate living space on pristine grounds in one of the Main Line's most desired locations. Living & entertaining areas inside & out provide comfort for lavish & private occasions. This splendid home has been referred to by current owners as a private camp for its vacation-style setting graced by a swimming pool, tennis court, pool house, patio areas & stretching grounds. Many holiday gatherings have also been enjoyed here, decorated to the hilt! Complementing the classic Main Line charm of a stone facade, slate roof & exquisite detailing are all the modern amenities & a contemporary floorplan one desires. Accommodating your needs is a formal living room with a log burning fireplace; dining room with French door access to the peaceful grounds; butler's pantry; huge center island kitchen with granite countertops, cherry cabinets, separate new stainless Subzero refrigerator & freezer, Thermador wall ovens & a new 4-burner Wolf cooktop with grill, 2 dishwashers, sunny breakfast room & walk-in pantry. Adjacent is a vaulted family room with bar, gas fireplace & massive picture windows; at the opposite end of the kitchen is a sitting room/den with a gas fireplace, wet bar, built-in cabinetry & outside door. On the main level is a paneled study/library addition with cherry built-in bookcases/cabinetry, pool views & doors to the flagstone terrace, & an elegant powder room. The tranquil 2nd-floor master suite with hardwood floors & double exposures enjoys its own walk-in closet & private bath with double sinks & frameless glass shower. The 2nd en-suite BR is currently used as a gym. 2 additional BRs, a hall bath & laundry room occupy this level. Level 3 houses 2 BRs with built-in beds/drawers & a full bath. The basement is perfect for storage, as is a 4-car detached garage that provides ample parking. A propane generator provides convenient backup power. The pool house equipped with central heat & air, 2 changing rooms, a fireplace, kitchenette, laundry & full bath makes an excellent home office or au pair suite. Surrounded by 8' deer fencing, the property is brimming with wildlife & is an arborist's delight, with many varieties of holly & tree species as well as a greenhouse. On the border is Bridlewild Trail for excellent hiking. Enjoy serenity on a no-through-traffic street 15 minutes to Center City & 25 to the airport. A short walk to the Village of Gladwyne.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Zoning RAA
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Dining Area
Hot Water Electric
Heating Oil, Radiant
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Equipment Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Energy Efficient Appliances
Fireplace N
Window Features Bay/Bow
Appliance Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Energy Efficient Appliances
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Garage Spaces 7.0
Pool In Ground
Utilities Available Cable TV
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Slate
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Parking Type Detached Garage
Total Parking Spaces 7
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 3+
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3+
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type Cathedral Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Gladwyne
Middle Schools Welsh Valley
High Schools Harriton Senior
School District Lower Merion
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 40-00-35108-006
Ownership Fee Simple
Security Features Security System
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