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Key Details
Sold Price $2,700,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,577 sqft
Price per Sqft $410
Subdivision Merion Golf Estates
MLS Listing ID PADE2026786
Sold Date 08/24/22
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 6,577
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $29,169
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 1.890 Acres
Acres 1.89
Lot Dimensions 240.00 x 267.00
Property Description
Rarely does a home so elegant and timeless, in a prestigious & coveted location become available. Situated on Merion Golf Club’s East Course overlooking the first green, this Quintessential Main Line Stone Colonial is the perfect blend of stunning curb appeal, large open rooms, and enchanting outdoor living spaces. Stone Pillars and manicured landscaping welcome you to this Grand Estate. Enter the wide foyer and you are immediately enveloped in sunlight, warm hardwoods, luxurious finishes, charming arched doorways, crown molding and ornate wainscoting details. A large dining room can accommodate your largest gatherings, three built-in china closets will delight you, and french doors to the bluestone patio make for effortless flow while entertaining. The formal living room is light and bright with a wood burning fireplace and opens to a fabulous expanded family room featuring exposed stone walls, french doors to the patio and built-in bench seating under the walls of windows overlooking the gardens, the perfect spot to enjoy a book and the views! The gourmet eat in kitchen, accessed through an intelligently designed butlers pantry complete with prep sink, sub zero wine fridge, Miele dishwasher and glass front china storage, is a chef's dream anchored by a large seated island. Marble counters and white custom cabinetry make this space light and airy, while a 6 burner Wolf Range, 2 Miele ovens, a mixer lift cabinet and a SubZero refrig ensure state of the art functionality. The large island has seating for four, two SubZero refrigerator drawers, a prep sink and butcher block. The kitchen is open to a breakfast room/ family room with built-ins and french doors opening to the back gardens. A mudroom with sink is off of the kitchen and features built-ins, storage and an entrance to the backyard perfect for pets. A lovely updated powder room with designer wallpaper and entry closet completes the main level. Every room along the backside of this home has french doors opening to the expansive flagstone patio overlooking the breathtaking grounds which were modeled on the work of Thomas Sears. The over 1.8 acre lot is truly a respite from the outside world, with mature specimen plantings bordering the grounds allowing for peekaboo views of the golf course beyond, a gorgeous pool, numerous blue stone patio seating areas and a fountain with a lily pond. The wide staircase with arched windows on the landing leads you to the upper level. The primary bathroom has been updated with Marble tile, two vanities with marble tops, a steam shower with frameless glass door, linen closet and a soaking tub with fabulous views of the grounds. The bedroom is generously sized and is lined with closets, and a custom walk-in closet completes this bedroom retreat. A large office/den has french doors that open and overlook the impressive grounds below a quiet sanctuary. Two additional bedrooms each with their own en suite baths offer large spaces and ample closets. The large laundry room has a rinse sink, built-in cabinetry and ironing board. Original linen drawers and cabinets line the wall heading to the third floor, perfect for linen storage. The third floor features four additional bedrooms, a full bath with shower and a spacious cedar storage room! The lower level of this home is unfinished-but currently has a work out room, storage area, sauna room, wine room and canning kitchen! Outside find a 2+ car garage with ample storage, an attached potter's shed and riding mower storage. All the systems and mechanicals have been updated including a new boiler(2021), on demand hot water heater, newer roof, windows and doors are just a few of the latest improvements. The entire home has been updated and renovated to the highest quality standards with special attention to adhering to the quality and craftsmanship of the era. Make this stunning home within walking distance to Merion Golf your forever home by calling for your appointment today!
Location
State PA
County Delaware
Area Haverford Twp (10422)
Zoning R-10
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Study, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Storage Room, Workshop, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
Basement Full, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Level, Water Proofing System, Workshop
Interior
Interior Features Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Cedar Closet(s), Curved Staircase, Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Natural Gas, Instant Hot Water
Heating Radiator, Radiant, Steam
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Mantel(s), Marble
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless, Commercial Range, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Water Heater
Fireplace Y
Window Features Double Hung
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless, Commercial Range, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Water Heater
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Patio(s)
Garage Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Oversized
Garage Spaces 7.0
Fence Fully, Aluminum, Masonry/Stone, Wrought Iron
Pool In Ground, Heated
Waterfront N
Water Access N
View Golf Course, Garden/Lawn
Roof Type Architectural Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Balcony, Patio(s)
Parking Type Detached Garage, Driveway
Total Parking Spaces 7
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Cleared, Landscaping, Premium, Private, Rear Yard
Story 3
Foundation Block
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Coopertown
Middle Schools Haverford
High Schools Haverford Senior
School District Haverford Township
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 22-04-00028-00
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Monitored,Security System
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Sarah Thompson Hamilton Heller • BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
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