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5 Beds
8 Baths
7,981 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 05/27/2021
Key Details
Sold Price $1,712,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,981 sqft
Price per Sqft $214
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PAMC683688
Sold Date 05/27/21
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 6,626
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1962
Annual Tax Amount $34,516
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 0.725 Acres
Acres 0.73
Lot Dimensions 180.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Designed and built by renowned 20th century Main Line architect/builder Walter Durham, this extraordinary home is the perfect combination of Durham's enduring architectural characteristics enhanced with recent updates and expansions in a coveted Haverford location. With floor to ceiling windows and French doors in most of the rooms, the home is filled with natural sunlight and gorgeous views of this special Haverford property. Gracious curving steps lead to the front entrance, which features an ornate wrought iron gate and gorgeous mahogany front door; a welcoming approach to the large entrance hall and spacious, inviting first floor. The flexibility of the floor plan allows for customized use of three generously sized rooms, the living room, dining room (currently used as a sitting room), and library. All three rooms have fireplaces, exquisite architectural details, and enjoy abundant sunlight provided by the many floor to ceiling windows and doors. There is a butler's pantry area that is adjacent to two of the rooms; also, a formal powder room. Several steps up lead to the kitchen area, which includes both dining and sitting areas, a perfect space to gather. Surrounded by large windows and doors that provide views of both the front entrance gardens and the private back yard, the kitchen space is inviting, bright, and open. Kitchen includes gas cooktop, double ovens, and plenty of storage in cabinets and pantry. At the far end of the kitchen, steps lead to a powder room, the back door/ mud room area, garage (2 car) entrance, and steps to the lower level. Steps from the kitchen also provide a second approach to the upper floor. The second floor includes a fabulous, private main suite with raised tray ceiling, two large baths, each with adjoining walk in closets, desk area, gas fireplace, cozy window seat, and coffee bar,and views overlooking the back yard and pool. At one end of the hall is a bedroom with en suite bath, 2 large closets, and double French doors facing the back yard. The second floor also includes with 2 bedrooms with walk in closets connected by a jack and jill bath with 2 sinks. The fifth bedroom on the second floor is a very private room with en suite bath and large closet. Laundry room is also on this floor and access to a walk-up attic offering plenty of storage. The lower level offers a wonderful, large family room with barrel ceiling, gas fireplace, bar area, and lots of light with large windows and French doors. Also, on this floor is a full bath, lots of storage, and a room that would be a perfect exercise room or home office. The heated pool (new heater 2015, new surrounding flagstone 2016) and surrounding patios provide the perfect entertainment space. This home also features a speaker system on the main floor, lower level, and pool area, security system, and in ground sprinklers. This property is in walking distance to the shops of Haverford, Haverford Train Station, Suburban Square with Trader Joes and the Farmer?s Market, Haverford College walking trail, Merion Cricket Club and more. Easy rail access to Philadelphia and Manhattan and access to 76, 476, and more.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Zoning R1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Exercise Room, Laundry, Storage Room
Basement Daylight, Partial, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished, Walkout Level
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Additional Stairway, Carpet, Crown Moldings, Kitchen - Eat-In, Sprinkler System, Wainscotting, Wet/Dry Bar
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane, Wood
Equipment Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Double, Microwave, Washer
Fireplace Y
Window Features Energy Efficient
Appliance Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Double, Microwave, Washer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Garage Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 9.0
Pool In Ground, Heated
Utilities Available Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Shake
Accessibility None
Parking Type Attached Garage, Driveway
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 9
Garage Y
Building
Story 2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Penn Valley
Middle Schools Welsh Valley
High Schools Harriton Senior
School District Lower Merion
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 40-00-20320-007
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Security System
Special Listing Condition Standard
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