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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,983 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 07/31/2019
Key Details
Sold Price $630,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,983 sqft
Price per Sqft $317
Subdivision Jeffersonville
MLS Listing ID PAMC552520
Sold Date 07/31/19
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,983
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1956
Annual Tax Amount $7,680
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 0.643 Acres
Acres 0.64
Lot Dimensions 140 x 200
Property Description
This architectural gem in the quiet suburb of Jeffersonville is one of a few East Coast houses designed by internationally-renowned architect, Richard Neutra, winner of the AIA Gold Medal in 1977. This home s expansive walls of glass and open space plan embody Neutra s principle of creating a seamless experience of nature outside and warm interior spaces. The current owners have strived to preserve Neutra s design. They were guided by historical documents for the house, including Neutra s rendering of the home residing in the Museum of Modern Art, 3 publications of the house, and the collection of drawings, architectural plans, and correspondence residing in the University of Pennsylvania Architectural Archives. Walk down a lighted path through flowering shrubs to the entrance. When you enter the foyer, you feel the impact of Neutra s design principle of living with nature. You re greeted with floor-to-ceiling windows that immediately draw your eyes to the impeccably landscaped backyard and the serene blue water of the swimming pool set in a natural flagstone terrace. A massive stone wall divides the living space and reaches to the sloped tongue-in-groove cedar wood ceiling which spans the entire length of the house. Pass by the low walnut wall in the foyer to reach the dining area placed in a windowed corner and bathed in natural light. On the right is a seating area with a beautiful wood burning fireplace set in the stone wall. The colors of the roughhewn stone and the cedar ceiling create a harmonious, cozy atmosphere. As you walk around the stone wall you enter the informal family area next to the kitchen. Settle in to enjoy the warmth of a gas-burning fireplace and read a book chosen from the shelves behind the built-in sofa. A screened in porch is easily accessed from the family room, kitchen, and living room, allowing dinner guests to move seamlessly from interior living spaces to the outdoors. The remodeled kitchen has black galaxy granite counters, a gas cook top, and recently installed stainless steel appliances. The home chef will appreciate the comfort of standing on cork tile flooring. Family and guests in the informal area are free to converse with the cook across the counter. Leading from the kitchen is a large pantry area with full laundry facilities, and abundant storage space. The master bedroom suite is located in a separate wing of the home. Its walnut paneling, built-in walnut cabinetry, slatted cedar wall behind the queen-sized platform bed create a warm and tranquil space. An illuminated built-in make-up vanity folds down to hide-away in a cabinet top. The expansive 5 x 8 foot wall mirror reflects a mirror image of the bedroom, creating an illusion of a much larger bedroom space. The room s large window frames the view of the carefully-landscaped grounds. The bathroom is adjacent and has a door to the hall that doubles as a guest bathroom. Neutra framed the outdoor area with the long pool house on the right, which closes off the space allowing privacy. The pool house has changing rooms and a bathroom as well as space for pool and gardening equipment. The landscaping designed by S. Edgar David & Associates of Blue Bell, PA brings a parade of mature flowering trees and shrubs to form a breathtaking backdrop for the pool, terrace and pool house.The slag stone roof, preferred by architects, is sloped to allow snow and rain to run off.South Whitehall has no outlet. Easy access to the PA Turnpike, Schuylkill Expressway & Route 202 enables easy commuting to corporate centers, and hospitals. SEPTA trains run between Norristown and center city Philadelphia. Valley Forge National Park, the Schuylkill Trail, the Montgomery County Farm Park, King of Prussia Mall, fine restaurants, and entertainment options are nearby.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area West Norriton Twp (10663)
Zoning R1
Direction Southeast
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
Main Level Bedrooms 4
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Carpet, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Gourmet, Entry Level Bedroom, Recessed Lighting
Hot Water 60+ Gallon Tank, Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air, Baseboard - Hot Water
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Carpet, Other
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Stone, Wood, Gas/Propane
Equipment Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Disposal, Microwave, Water Heater - High-Efficiency, Dryer - Electric, ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Freezer, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Window Features Casement
Appliance Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Disposal, Microwave, Water Heater - High-Efficiency, Dryer - Electric, ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Freezer, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Breezeway, Screened
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Decorative, Privacy, Rear
Pool In Ground
Utilities Available Cable TV, Phone
Water Access N
Roof Type Other
Street Surface Paved
Accessibility No Stairs
Porch Breezeway, Screened
Road Frontage Boro/Township
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Rear Yard, No Thru Street
Story 1
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Contemporary
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type High,Wood Ceilings,Plaster Walls,Wood Walls
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools Norristown Area
School District Norristown Area
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 63-00-09433-008
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Security System,Smoke Detector
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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