Glenside, PA 19038,1681 E WILLOW GROVE AVE
Glenside, PA 19038,1681 E WILLOW GROVE AVE
Glenside, PA 19038,1681 E WILLOW GROVE AVE
$788,000
Est. payment /mo
$789,000
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6 Beds
6 Baths
4,398 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 09/19/2016

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)

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

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Listed by Scott Laughlin • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Bought with Cynthia L Lintner • BHHS Fox & Roach - Center Valley

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