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Key Details
Sold Price $690,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,465 sqft
Price per Sqft $199
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PAMC691172
Sold Date 07/20/21
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,465
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1906
Annual Tax Amount $11,424
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 0.964 Acres
Acres 0.96
Lot Dimensions 190.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Let me take you back to the end of the 19th Century and the early development of Montgomery County. The triumvirate of wealth in this area was best remembered for William L. Elkins, Peter A.B. Widener and William T.B. Roberts. Most people know Elkins & Widener, however Roberts was the man behind the money that built nearly everything (including Lynnwood Hall and Elstowe Manor) and was responsible for many major suburban developments at the turn of the 20th Century. Financed by Elkins, Roberts began buying up the country estates in Cheltenham and Abington Townships to create new suburban developments along the train lines. In Abington Township, they purchased the 300+ acre estate Willieside in 1905 and set out to create Glenside Highlands A Model Home Town. He gave a large 1-acre parcel to his Brother, Charles W. Roberts and constructed this amazing version of an American Foursquare in 1906. Still situated on its original lot, it has been faithfully and diligently preserved to retain all the original character. Placed centrally on the land, affording for large side & rear yards. There is ample room to create a garden oasis, coordinate neighborhood soccer games or to add your own pool. The south facing, full-width front porch is the perfect place to greet all your neighbors. Enter the glass vestibule which is the perfect place to discard the winter weather before entering the central foyer. Immediately, one notices the beautiful oak flooring with contrasting mahogany banding. The formal living room occupies the entire front of the home. The formal dining room has a large bay window that is flooded with Western light & there is an extra seating nook tucked at the end of this space with windows facing the rear yard. The original crown molding remains throughout the home. The updated kitchen was reconfigured to provide a large & open area. From the rear entry, there is a spacious mudroom area with a large bench & pantry cupboard as well as the powder room. Open to the renovated kitchen, an efficient U-shaped space with white Shaker cabinets, black granite countertops & white subway tiles is wide open to the family room. Bar seating is provided for casual dining. The 5-burner gas stove and S/S vent hood is complimented by a S/S dishwasher and a large double-sink under the East facing windows. A coat closet is tucked under the main staircase. One will also appreciate all the custom oak radiator covers that have been designed throughout the home. As one climbs to the 2nd floor, there is a large window on the stair landing & a delightful arched opening in the wall to allow for more light to flood the staircase. The owners suite overlooks the side & rear yards, has two full-length closets, a small sitting area outside of the en-suite bathroom that has both a tub and a separate stall shower. Two spacious guest bedrooms (both with bay windows overlooking the front yard) are connected and serviced by the hall bathroom with a tub/shower combo. A huge 2nd floor office (or playroom) is flanked on two walls with bookshelves and base cabinets. From this space, one accesses the wonderful 2nd floor sleeping porch! On the 3rd floor, another large bedroom is tucked into the roof eaves with windows overlooking the rear yard as well as a large walk-in cedar closet. There is another smaller bedroom, a large attic storage room and the 3rd full bath with a stall shower. The full basement has a small finished area and ample space for storage or further finishing for living space as well as the laundry. The detached garage does need restoration. Walk to practically everything, from the Glenside SEPTA station (and its Farmers Market during the summer months) to Keswick Village. Will you be the next Steward to cherish this historic home for the next generation?
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Abington Twp (10630)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Direction East
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Mud Room, Other, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Half Bath
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood
Fireplace N
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Garage Garage - Rear Entry, Other
Garage Spaces 7.0
Utilities Available Cable TV, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Asphalt
Accessibility None
Parking Type Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Total Parking Spaces 7
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Landscaping
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Copper Beech E.S.
Middle Schools Abington Junior
High Schools Abington Senior
School District Abington
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 30-00-40124-004
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Description No Pet Restrictions
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