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Key Details
Sold Price $1,750,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 8,645 sqft
Price per Sqft $202
Subdivision Laverock
MLS Listing ID PAMC2064752
Sold Date 08/08/24
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 8,645
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1915
Annual Tax Amount $26,378
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1.935 Acres
Acres 1.94
Lot Dimensions 282.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Designed and built by renowned architect John Graham, JR in 1915,“The Orchard” is a great American house. This classic 8,645 sqft Colonial Revival estate was built in 1916 for the Wetherill family on almost 2 acres. The pedigree of this architectural masterpiece has been documented in Town & Country magazine's June 1919 edition and the book “Important American Houses” by Keefe in 1922.Originally built as a country estate,the first floor consists of grand entrance hall, formal living room, dining room, library, family room, and kitchen; all tied together by a light-filled 30'x6' gallery. The dining room features its original antique Zuber mural, “Views of North America,” painstakingly restored to its original splendor. This mural predates the exact copy that First Lady Jackie Kennedy had installed in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in 1961. Moving towards the chef inspired kitchen, notice 48” Viking Range & ample storage. Ascending the grand staircase to find the primary suite, featuring an updated bath, his & her dressing rooms/closets, fireplace, and lovely summer sleeping porch. Three more spacious bedrooms with fireplaces and private baths complete the second floor. The tfloor is comprised of a bedroom suite, a vaulted billiard room, and a large walk-in cedar closet converted to an additional recreational room. A 2-bedroom apartment, with its own entrance, is the perfect space for guests, in-laws, or an au-pair suite or professional office. The converted barn includes a 2-car garage and exercise/dance studio which could be perfect for your home office. This home is conveniently located within walking distance to Chestnut Hill also known as Philadelphia Garden District, public transportation, restaurants, shops and an easy commute to Center City, PHL Airport and much more. "The Orchard" is truly a magnificent estate and is waiting to tell its next story.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Cheltenham Twp (10631)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Library, Bedroom 1
Basement Partially Finished
Interior
Interior Features Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Crown Moldings, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops
Hot Water Electric
Heating Central, Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood
Equipment Commercial Range, Dryer, Washer
Furnishings No
Appliance Commercial Range, Dryer, Washer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Garage Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access
Garage Spaces 12.0
Pool Heated, In Ground
Utilities Available Cable TV Available
Waterfront N
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn
Roof Type Architectural Shingle
Accessibility None
Parking Type Detached Garage, Driveway
Total Parking Spaces 12
Garage Y
Building
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,Dry Wall,High
New Construction N
Schools
School District Cheltenham
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 31-00-09946-004
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Vanessa Elena Jarymovych • Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
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