700 Merion Square Road, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania 19035 (MLS# PAMC696928)
Residential listing in Montgomery County
Listing IDPAMC696928
Sold For$2,587,500
Price/SqFt$325.33
StatusCLOSED
Sold Date11/15/2021
Bedrooms6
Total Baths7
Full Baths6
Partial Baths1
SqFt
9,778
Acres
2.190
CountyMontgomery
SubdivisionNONE AVAILABLE
Year Built1928
Property TypeResidential
Property Sub TypeDetached
$600,000 PRICE REDUCTION. Now listed BELOW APPRAISED VALUE. You will definitely want to take a look at this unique property and take advantage of this rare opportunity. This stunning French Norman estate complete with a pool and tennis court displays the true elegance of a bygone era dating back to 1928. The unsurpassed craftsmanship and detail are evident from the moment one enters the courtyard. This spectacular home, situated in the heart of the Main Line, is on 2 plus acres and boasts a 4-car garage, multiple terraces, a koi pond, and everything needed for elaborate entertaining.
Upon entering you are welcomed by high ceilings, exquisite moldings, stone and woodwork rarely seen in today's marketplace. It has been elegantly designed to incorporate both large and small spaces for intimate entertaining as well as larger more formal occasions.
As you enter the Great Hall with its exquisite wood paneling and built-in shelving you are welcomed with a fireside Sitting Area or Cardroom. This leads through arched doorways to an elegant Solarium overlooking multi-tiered terraces and the pool. There is a step-down Living Room enhanced by a stately stone fireplace, a high tray ceiling with a center rosette medallion, and large leaded glass windows with decorative transoms.
The quiet Study also features a private wet bar and window seat. A large formal Dining Room with an elegant triple window overlooks the pool and terrace area as well. The Great Room is luxurious yet comfortable with a working bar for entertaining also featuring built-in shelves and cabinetry. The Eat-In Kitchen and service pantry is well equipped to host larger parties as well as everyday meals. There is an additional washer and dryer for excess linens and access to the attached 4 car garage.
The second floor has a gracious main bedroom with tray ceiling His and Her private Baths and Dressing Rooms with custom cabinetry. There are 4 additional bedroom suites. with custom bult-ins. There is private access from the garage to an Au Pair or In-law Suite which includes 2 bedrooms with ensuite baths and a sitting area. Laundry facilities and stairs to a walk-up attic with large cedar closet complete this floor.
A semi-circular stone stairwell takes you to the lower level where a large entertainment room with high ceilings and a massive fireplace leads to a covered porch, flagstone patio, and koi pond. You will find a gated wine cellar, changing rooms for the pool, and a large storage area on this level as well.
This home is timeless and elegant and centrally located. The exquisite rooms flow seamlessly, each offering unique details and exuding quality. An in-ground swimming pool, a tennis court, flat grassy lawn, mature landscaping, garage with parking courtyard, estate fencing are just a few additional features of this magnificent property This is a true gem in the heart of Philadelphia's Main Line suburbs Come visit, enhance, and make your own.
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Municipality
LOWER MERION TWP
Elementary School
GLADWYNE
Middle Or Junior School
WELSH VALLEY
High School
HARRITON SENIOR
School District Name
LOWER MERION
Address
700 Merion Square Road
Exterior Features
Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Tennis Court(s)
Pool Features
In Ground
Cooling Type
Central A/C
Heating Type
Forced Air
Parking Features
Circular Driveway
Property Sub Type
Detached
IDX City Name
Gladwyne
State
Pennsylvania
Postal Code
19035
Year Built
1928
Basement
yes
Basement Finished Percent
50
Basement Type
Full, Partially Finished
Bathrooms Count Main Level
1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1
6
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1
6
Bathrooms Half Main Level
1
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1
6
Below Grade Finished SqFt
864
Central Air
yes
Cooling Fuel
Electric
Fireplace
yes
Fireplaces Count
3
Flooring Type
Hardwood, Stone
Full Baths
6
Half Baths
1
Heating
yes
Heating Fuel
Natural Gas
Hot Water
Natural Gas
Levels Count
3
Room List
Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Solarium, Utility Room, Workshop, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Wall & Ceiling Types
Plaster Walls
Architectural Style
Colonial
Construction Materials
Stone
Garage
yes
Garage Spaces Count
3
Horses
no
Lot Size Dimensions
63.00 x 0.00
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot SqFt
95396
Other Structures
Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof
Slate
Water Access
no
Water Oriented
no
Waterfront
no
Acceptable Financing
Cash, Conventional
Buyer Financing
Conventional
Condo/Co-op Association
no
Ground Rent Exists
no
HOA
no
Lease Considered
no
Riparian Rights
no
Sale Type
Standard
Tax Annual Amount
58121
Tax Assessed Value
1490700
Tax Lot
076
Tax Year
2021
Above Grade Finished Area Units
Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source
Assessor
Accessibility Features
None
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units
Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units
Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source
Assessor
Contingency Type
Financing Approval, Home Inspection
Electric Service
200+ Amp Service
Elementary School Source
Listing Agent
High School Source
Listing Agent
Historic
no
Land Use Code
1101
Living Area SqFt Source
Assessor
Lot Dimensions Source
Assessor
Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Middle School Source
Listing Agent
New Construction
no
Ownership Interest
Fee Simple
Possession
Negotiable, Immediate
Property Condition
Very Good
School District Source
Listing Agent
Senior Community
no
Sewer Septic
Public Sewer
Story List
Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Utilities
Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Vacation Rental
no
Water Source
Public
Year Assessed
2021
Year Built Source
Assessor
MLS Area
Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Zoning
RESIDENTIAL
Listing courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont (610) 527-6400
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© 2024 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. Information Deemed Reliable, but Not Guaranteed. Listing information is from various brokers who participate in IDX and not all listings may be visible on the site. The property information being provided is for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Listing courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont. Data last updated on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 10:52:10 PM.
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