For more information regarding the value of a property, please contact us for a free consultation.
Key Details
Sold Price $788,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,398 sqft
Price per Sqft $179
Subdivision Laverock
MLS Listing ID 1002456162
Sold Date 09/19/16
Style Cape Cod
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,398
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1917
Annual Tax Amount $19,002
Tax Year 2016
Lot Size 3.870 Acres
Acres 3.87
Lot Dimensions 50
Property Description
Welcome to Wetherill Cottage! Designed by John Graham Jr. & constructed in 1917 for William Chattin Wetherill, this caretaker's cottage of a once grande estate, just 2 miles from Chestnut Hill, is available for only the 3rd time in its 99 year history! What once housed the estate's caretaker, chauffeur & the automobiles is now an eclectic & charming property that still retains nearly 4 acres of private grounds. While the house was originally designed for the staff, it's an elegant & understated design that retains wonderful finishes and simple details in the moldings, trim, doors, windows, shutters, Pine floors, hardware, fireplaces & other subtleties. There is a coziness & charm that envelops you as soon as you enter the house. While it offers great square footage, nothing is over-powering & everything is scaled appropriately. With 4 chimneys and symmetrical windows & dormers, it just feels and looks right. So much has been updated in the past few years, including a new steam boiler (gas), new central A/C system, all new Thermador professional S/S appliance package in the artistic Kitchen, a perfectly interpreted classic bathroom renovation (penny & subway tiles, dutch lap wainscoting, a seamless glass shower, custom vanity, quartz counters & a Robern medicine cabinet) & an entirely new paved driveway. The main residence offers a versatile floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a huge Great Room (in 2 of the former garage bays), a dedicated office & laundry. Combine this with a legally conforming 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment (the former quarters for the Chauffeur) that the current Owners have rented for between $15K to $17K per year (no long-term leases are currently in place). This makes a huge dent in the mortgage or taxes. Alternatively, the apartment could also provide additional living space for visiting parents, grandparents or returning college grads in their own dedicated space, while still being attached to the main house. Outside, the grounds are well manicured, with about half tended in level lawns & the remainder in a naturalized habitat of briars & woods. It's a nature lover's dream with an abundance of wildlife, yet so close to major roads, multiple SEPTA stations and just 12 miles from Center City. Nearly a century of memories have been made in this home by only 3 Owners, maybe you will create your memories too! Come discover Wetherill Cottage, and fall in love with its unique charm!
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Cheltenham Twp (10631)
Zoning R3
Direction North
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Attic
Basement Partial, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Stove - Wood, 2nd Kitchen, Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Steam
Cooling Central A/C, Wall Unit
Flooring Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Brick
Equipment Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Energy Efficient Appliances, Built-In Microwave
Fireplace Y
Appliance Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Energy Efficient Appliances, Built-In Microwave
Heat Source Natural Gas, Other
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Garage Spaces 4.0
Utilities Available Cable TV
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched,Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Parking Type Driveway, Attached Garage
Attached Garage 1
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Level, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Cape Cod
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Cheltenham
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 31-00-29032-007
Ownership Fee Simple
Security Features Security System
Acceptable Financing Conventional
Listing Terms Conventional
Financing Conventional
Read Less Info
Want to know what your home might be worth? Contact us for a FREE valuation!
Our team is ready to help you sell your home for the highest possible price ASAP
Bought with Cynthia L Lintner • BHHS Fox & Roach - Center Valley
GET MORE INFORMATION