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Key Details
Sold Price $2,450,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,902 sqft
Price per Sqft $310
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID 1003159387
Sold Date 07/21/17
Style French
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 7,902
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1915
Annual Tax Amount $27,571
Tax Year 2017
Lot Size 2.160 Acres
Acres 2.16
Lot Dimensions 193
Property Description
Nestled among 42 acres of dedicated, Natural Lands Trust, with views of centuries old trees, stands a French Country Manor house which remains a significant part of Gwynedd Valley history. Originally built for his bride in 1915, Alfred Smith of Smith Barney, assembled an amazing estate on what is now referred to as Meadow Farm. The next chapter in the home's history occurred when the home was conveyed to the Lippincott family, the founders of a well known Philadelphia publishing house. This family later hosted Maria Von Trapp while she wrote "The Story of the Trapp Family Singers", the inspiration for The Sound of Music. 1987 brought more change to the once sprawling 16,000 sq. ft. estate that included both a stable and gate house. Trueblood Builders split the estate and created a more manageable, European styled home. Since 1998, current owners have continued to improve and update every facet of this home which is now sited on 2.16 acres, while maintaining the integrity of its original finishes. Mercer tile flooring greets you upon entry through the expansive, arched front doorway into the impressive foyer with a curving, floating staircase. This nearly 8,000 sq. ft. stone manor home hosts 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 7 fireplaces, exquisite chef's kitchen, catering kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, each of which have separate egresses to the slate patios overlooking the well manicured grounds which include an inground pool, tennis court and pond. An incredibly unique home, opportunity and location await the next steward of this magnificent estate.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Lower Gwynedd Twp (10639)
Zoning AA
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other
Basement Partial, Drainage System
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Sprinkler System, Water Treat System, Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Dining Area
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Geothermal, Hot Water, Baseboard, Radiant, Zoned
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick, Stone
Fireplaces Type Brick, Marble, Gas/Propane
Equipment Built-In Range, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
Fireplace N
Window Features Bay/Bow
Appliance Built-In Range, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
Heat Source Natural Gas, Geo-thermal
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Garage Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 5.0
Pool In Ground
Utilities Available Cable TV
Waterfront N
Roof Type Flat,Pitched,Metal,Wood
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Parking Type Driveway, Detached Garage, Other
Total Parking Spaces 5
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Cul-de-sac, Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 3+
Foundation Stone
Sewer Community Septic Tank, Private Septic Tank
Water Well
Architectural Style French
Level or Stories 3+
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type Cathedral Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Wissahickon
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 39-00-03205-005
Ownership Fee Simple
Security Features Security System
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Bought with Nicole C Miller-DeSantis • Coldwell Banker Realty
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