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Key Details
Sold Price $524,900
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,735 sqft
Price per Sqft $191
Subdivision Rydal
MLS Listing ID 1003465597
Sold Date 07/09/15
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,735
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1949
Annual Tax Amount $9,560
Tax Year 2015
Lot Size 0.794 Acres
Acres 0.79
Lot Dimensions 168
Property Description
Designed by renowned architect, Arthur B. White, this Mid-century Modern classic is an architectural gem. It is not simply an art piece but a truly livable, highly refined 4 bedroom, 2 bath home set on nearly an acre on one of Rydal's most exquisite streets. From its orientation to the sun to the steel structure to the many custom built-ins to the soft palette of natural wood and stone punctuated by flashes of vibrant colors, this home lives both efficiently and harmonically. Vast expanses of glass bring the beautiful, rolling lawn and gardens studded with mature trees into every room. Lovingly restored and updated by its architect owner, the home features a true cook's kitchen with a radiant heated stone floor, Italian cabinetry, Miele appliances, a Sub Zero refrigerator and lovely views through 24 feet of windows. From the kitchen head out to the sunny deck with grilling, dining and lounging areas. Head into the main living area combining casual and formal dining and a large living room with new hardwood floors, floor to ceiling windows, built-ins and a stone fireplace. This open plan, reminiscent of Mad Men, is a prime example of Arthur White's genius - swapping the boxy formality of older homes for an open, flowing casualness that fits today's lifestyle. A bright hallway, featuring more than 25 feet of built-in cabinetry, provides access to the main floor's 3 bedrooms. Bedrooms 1 and 2 can be combined or re-tasked by opening or closing the ingenious folding wall and feature southern exposure glass walls, ample built-ins and separate closets. The Main floor's 3rd bedroom is en-suite with its own bath, closets and built-in cabinetry, featuring desk, drawers and closets. From the hall, travel down to the large, stunning Master bedroom which is magically both full of windows and exceptionally private as it occupies a special place on the land. Built-ins? Of course, and access both to the outside and to the laundry room. With Radiant heat, Central Air and all new windows, siding, roofing, boiler and water heater, flooring, carpet and more this home is full of improvements but the genius that went into its original design is its true essence which can only be experienced by living in it - preferably lounging by a crackling fire and enjoying a dry martini ala Don Draper. 1 year HSA Home Warranty included for you! Award winning Abington Schools, close to shopping, dining, parks and major highways.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Abington Twp (10630)
Zoning V
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Interior
Interior Features Butlers Pantry, Stall Shower, Dining Area
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Stone
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Stone
Equipment Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
Fireplace Y
Appliance Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Lower Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s)
Garage Spaces 5.0
Utilities Available Cable TV
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Flat
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s)
Parking Type Driveway, Detached Garage
Total Parking Spaces 5
Garage Y
Building
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Contemporary
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Rydal East
Middle Schools Abington Junior
High Schools Abington Senior
School District Abington
Others
Tax ID 30-00-22784-001
Ownership Fee Simple
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Bought with Craig T Wakefield • BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr
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