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Key Details
Sold Price $1,640,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,032 sqft
Price per Sqft $325
Subdivision Bala
MLS Listing ID PAMC2066420
Sold Date 05/23/23
Style Tudor
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,032
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1919
Annual Tax Amount $13,151
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 0.352 Acres
Acres 0.35
Lot Dimensions 128.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Welcome to 39 Union Avenue, a stunning Grand Tudor Revival home built around 1919, beautifully renovated preserving its original details and character. Designed for renowned local builder P.J. Lawler, this majestic residence boasts an intriguing past as a former speakeasy, and now offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of history.
Push the heavy wood front door, flanked by two original lead glass windows and you are greeted by a generous foyer with a striking central staircase. To the left, the living room features original oak-paneled walls, a custom-carved wood fireplace surround, and a wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
To the right, you will find the dining room with its original crown molding and windows that overlook the side garden with its traditional Argentinian Asado grill as well as the front porch. The marble fireplace in the dining room makes it a perfect destination for a romantic diner, or any formal occasion for large groups of guests.
The spacious kitchen is a chef's dream with top-of-the-line appliances and custom cabinetry made by a master woodworker in Lancaster County. The main countertop is soapstone, and the island is Danby Marble from Vermont and salvaged Hawaiian Koa wood. The original floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets offer lots of storage space and character to the lavish kitchen. The bar, conveniently located next to the bank of French doors that lead to the back gardens, is custom-made using salvaged mixed wood panels and apothecary drawers from the 1800s.
Past the living room, a glass-enclosed sunroom, with its solid 22-inch-thick stone walls, is a private oasis with large hydrangea bushes that keep it shaded and cool in the summer.
The front porch, back patio and side gardens offer multiple outdoor living spaces, with an extensive Pennsylvania Bluestone patio lined in historic brick, a wooden archway and arbor, and a cozy sitting area with a custom steel firepit.
The second floor features a very large bedroom with a walk-in closet, its ensuite bathroom with soaking tub and shower, as well as two bedrooms with recently built ensuite bathrooms, an office with wrap-around bookcases, and finally a marvelous north-facing room with huge windows on 3 sides overlooking the back patio with tree top view. That could be a perfect private office, playroom, Peloton room…. The laundry area is also conveniently located on this floor.
Under the eaves of the third floor is the dreamlike main bedroom suite with a fireplace, a gorgeous spa-like bathroom with an oversized soaking tub, oversized double shower with rain head, and a double vanity. To complete this suite, there is the most amazing walk-in closet with a dressing area straight out of the trendiest store in New York!
You can roll out of bed and go straight into the gym that is also located on the third floor.
The basement reveals a speakeasy used during Prohibition, which is transformed into a family room with plenty of space for games, TV nights, as well as a gym area, and a very large storage room behind it.
The built-in Sonos sound system can be found in the kitchen, two patio units and the third-floor bedroom and bathroom. There's also a programmed outdoor and indoor Lutron lighting system.
To complete this house is a 2-car garage over which you will find a renovated apartment. Perfect for guests or as income producing rental. The driveway allows for multiple car parking.
This home is truly one-of-a-kind, with every detail thoughtfully and expertly crafted.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Direction Southeast
Rooms
Basement Heated, Partially Finished, Walkout Stairs, Windows
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Stain/Lead Glass, Stall Shower, Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
Hot Water 60+ Gallon Tank
Heating Radiator
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplaces Type Mantel(s), Wood, Non-Functioning, Marble
Equipment Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
Fireplace Y
Window Features Wood Frame
Appliance Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es)
Garage Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 6.0
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Other,Asphalt
Accessibility 2+ Access Exits
Porch Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking Type Detached Garage, Driveway
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage Y
Building
Story 3
Foundation Stone, Pillar/Post/Pier
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Tudor
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Plaster Walls
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Cynwyd
Middle Schools Bala Cynwyd
High Schools Lower Merion
School District Lower Merion
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 40-00-62740-004
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Horse Property N
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Andrea Robbins • BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
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