$1,750,000
Beds:
7
Baths:
5 full, 1 half
Sqft:
8,645
Sqft lot:
84,506
Acre lot:
1.94
447 Days On Market -
Courtesy of Michael A. Kelczewski, Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Status:
Active
Property Type:
Single Family Residential
Year Built:
1915
Neighborhood:
Laverock
Days On Website:
447
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.
Features
Appliances & Equipment
- Commercial Range
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Partially Finished
Bathrooms
- 6 total bathrooms
- 5 bathrooms on all upper levels
- 5 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- 1 half bathroom on main level
Bedrooms
- 7 bedrooms on upper levels
- 7 bedrooms
Building
- 8,645 sqft living area
- 8,645 sqft above grade (finished)
- Built in 1915
- Structure Type: Detached
- Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings,Dry Wall,High
- 3 levels in building
- 3 levels
- Colonial
- Stone
Cooling
- Central Air
- Electric
- Central A/C
Exterior Features
- Outbuilding(s)
- Secure Storage
- Stone Retaining Walls
Floors
- Carpet
- Hardwood
Foundation
- Block
Garage
- 2 garage spaces
Heating
- Natural Gas
- Central
- Forced Air
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
Listing
- 448 days on market
- $202 per sqft
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residential
Location
- Municipality: CHELTENHAM TWP
- County: Montgomery
- MLS Area: Cheltenham Twp (10631)
- Subdivision: Laverock
Lot
- 84,300 sqft
- Lot Size Dimensions: 282.00 x 0.00
- 1.94 acres
Pool
- Heated
- In Ground
Property
- Historic
- Other Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
- View: Garden/Lawn
Roof
- Architectural Shingle
Schools
- School District: CHELTENHAM
Sewer
- Public Sewer
Taxes
- City/Town Tax: $3,774
- City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,671
- County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
- School Tax: $20,524
- Tax Annual Amount: $26,123
- Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
- Hot Water: Electric
- Cable TV Available
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$1,750,000 - 8201 Fenton Road, Glenside, PA 19038
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8201 Fenton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
Municipality: CHELTENHAM TWP
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This content last updated on May 16, 2024 2:02PM.