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Address
604 Penllyn Pike Blue Bell, PA
Price
$ 1,999,999
Property Attributes
- MLS#PAMC638914
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyMONTGOMERY
- CityBlue Bell
- AreaLower Gwynedd Twp
- NeighborhoodPENLLYN
- Zip19422
- StyleColonial
- Year Built1986
- Taxes24869
- Price$ 1,999,999
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms3
- Sqr Footage5772
- Lot Size2.1 Acres
Listing Provided Courtesy Of:
Coldwell Banker Preferred-Blue Bell
Property Description
Meadow Farm, the storied 1922 estate in Lower Gwynedd is surrounded by 48 acres of protected land and consists of three magnificent homes. One of these homes is now available. The long, tree-lined, lantern-lit entrance lane leads to this all stone remarkable home. There is 5722 sq ft of living space with 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 3 half baths. It sits on 2.1 acres of rolling terrain. It is a masterpiece. As you enter through the oversize front door you are immediately struck by the elegance of the marble foyer which gives way to an architecturally acclaimed floating staircase. Through the hall you can see through one of many French doors that offer beautiful glimpses of the property. Off the foyer is a large formal living room with an oversized original basket weave brick fireplace, hardwood floors, original plaster crown moldings, & double French doors leading to a large flagstone patio. Opposite the living room is the grand dining room which also has an oversized marble fireplace & French windows with deep sills. The large and recently renovated gourmet kitchen features a 4~ long country sink, 2 built-in Thermador refrigerators, separate Thermador freezer, Viking ice maker, wine cooler, double Viking ovens & range, warming drawer, trash masher & custom cabinetry. A granite island houses a microwave drawer. The breakfast dining area features a corner gas fireplace and large, shuttered wraparound windows overlooking a pond & patios. As you step down into the family room, enter into a large, fully stone walled room which features a wooden, cathedral beamed ceiling, a huge woodburning fireplace, hardwood floors, & a long granite bar that sits atop ample custom cabinets. There are large windows through which you can see the beautiful yard, original springhouse, pool, putting green and fantastic nightly sunsets. A home office is off the family room and serves as a cozy library and houses the Sonos sound system. Sunlight streams through the window which overlooks a private courtyard for an amazing work from home space. Two powder rooms complete this floor. The upstairs consists of multi level bedroom suites. The master suite boasts a wood burning fireplace, dressing room with lighted tray ceiling leading to a marble bathroom with double sink vanity, large steam shower, soaking tub, & heated towel rack. The other bedrooms are all remarkable with deep window sills, period moldings, built ins, and window seats. The finished basement has a wine cellar, powder room, & exercise room. There is an oversized, 3 car detached garage with stairs to a second floor. Throughout the house on many of the doors and windows is original refurbished brass and gold-plated hardware. The outdoor space at this lovely home is truly amazing! Enjoy the gorgeous views while dining outdoors with two separate in-ground gas hookups for a grille. The stone surrounding the enormous pool deck continues down curved steps to a private tennis court which is partially enclosed by stone walls. The rolling landscape includes eight raised beds from which to gather fresh flowers & home-grown produce. The pond is beautiful & requires no maintenance. The location of this home is ideal. You are minutes from supermarkets, specialty shops, local restaurants, & cultural activities. This home sits within the top rated Wissahickon school district. There is easy access to the PA turnpike, blue route, Rt 309, Wing~s Field airport , & within walking distance from the train. Meadow Farm was originally built by Albert L. Smith of the Smith Barney investment firm. It was then conveyed to the Lippincott family of publishing fame, who published The Story of the Trapp Family Singers which inspired the beloved Sound of Music. It is said that Maria Von Trapp stayed at this home during the writing of her story. It has the feel of a historic country manor with all the modern conveniences. It truly blends the past with the present. Don~t miss the chance to own a spectacular piece of history.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Gwynedd Elementary School | Wissahickon Middle School | Wissahickon Senior High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 2/21/2020 | Listed $1,999,999 |
General Features
| Acceptable Financing | Conventional |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | None |
| Appliances | Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Intercom, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Association Y/N | No |
| Condo/Coop Association Y/N | No |
| Construction Materials | Stone |
| Cool Fuel | Electric, Geothermal, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| County | MONTGOMERY |
| Days on Market | 339 |
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service |
| Elementary School | LOWER GWYNEDD |
| Exterior Features | Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Hot Tub, Outbuilding(s), Tennis Court(s) |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Partially Carpeted, Terrazzo, Wood, Marble |
| Garage Spaces | 3.00 |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Heating | Forced Air, Hot Water |
| High School | WISSAHICKON SENIOR |
| High School District | WISSAHICKON |
| Interior Features | Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet |
| Levels | 3 |
| MLS Area | Lower Gwynedd Twp (10639) |
| Middle/Junior High School | WISSAHICKON |
| New Construction | No |
| Open Parking Spaces | 6.00 |
| Other Structures | Above Grade, Below Grade |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio(s) |
| Pool Features | In Ground |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Price Per Sq Ft | 346.5 |
| Property Type | Residential |
| PropertyCondition | Good |
| Real Estate Owned Y/N | No |
| Roof | Shingle, Shake, Pitched |
| Security Features | Intercom, Security System |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Subdivision Name | PENLLYN |
| Tax Annual Amount | 24869.0 |
| Tax Lot | 022 |
| Tax Year | 2019 |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Zoning | AA |
Interior Features
| Above Grade Finished Area | 5772 |
|---|---|
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Basement | Full, Fully Finished |
| Basement Y/N | Yes |
| Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 4 |
| Bathrooms Count Lower Level 1 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 2.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 2.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 2.00 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half Lower Level 1 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half Main Level | 2 |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 5 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 2 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 3 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin Sqft Source | Assessor |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Features | Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Marble, Stone, Screen, Wood |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Half Baths | 3 |
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas, Geo-thermal, Electric |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Hot Water | Natural Gas, Electric |
| Laundry Type | Upper Floor |
| Living Area | 5772 |
| Room Type | Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom |
| Total Baths | 7 |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Total Fireplaces | 5 |
| Total Rooms | 13 |
| Window Features | Bay/Bow, Skylights |
Exterior Features
| # Of Detached Garage Spaces | 3 |
|---|---|
| Door Features | French |
| Fencing | Wood, Rear |
| Garage Features | Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized |
| Inclusions | washer, dryer, refrigerator, freezer, refrigerator in basement all in as is condition |
| Lot Dimensions | 266.00 x 0.00 |
| Lot Features | Front Yard, Level, Pond, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s) |
| Lot Size Acres | 2.10 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 91476.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Pool Y/N | Yes - Personal |
| Total Parking Spaces | 3 |
| Type of Parking | Detached Garage, Driveway |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| Water Source | Well |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom 1 | Upper 2 | Flooring - Tile,Tub Shower | ||
| Bathroom 2 | Upper 1 | Countertop(s) - Granite,Double Sink,Flooring - Tile,Tub Shower | ||
| Bathroom 3 | Upper 2 | Countertop(s) - Ceramic,Flooring - HardWood | ||
| Bedroom 2 | Upper 1 | Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Carpet,Walk-In Closet(s) | ||
| Bedroom 3 | Upper 2 | Cedar Lined Closet,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Carpet | ||
| Bedroom 4 | Upper 2 | Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Carpet | ||
| Bedroom 5 | Upper 2 | Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - HardWood | ||
| Breakfast Room | Main | Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling,Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Molding,Fireplace - Gas,Flooring - Terrazzo,Skylight(s) | ||
| Dining Room | Main | Crown Molding,Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - HardWood | ||
| Family Room | Main | Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling,Ceiling Fan(s),Countertop(s) - Ceramic,Crown Molding,Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - HardWood,Skylight(s) | ||
| Half Bath | Lower 1 | Flooring - Tile | ||
| Half Bath | Main | Flooring - Terrazzo,Countertop(s) - Granite | ||
| Half Bath | Main | Flooring - Marble | ||
| Kitchen | Main | Countertop(s) - Granite,Double Sink,Flooring - Terrazzo,Island,Kitchen - Eat-in,Kitchen - Gas Cooking,Built-Ins,Crown Molding | ||
| Laundry | Upper 1 | Flooring - Carpet,Flooring - Laminate | ||
| Living Room | Main | Crown Molding,Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - HardWood | ||
| Office | Main | Built-Ins,Flooring - HardWood | ||
| Primary Bathroom | Upper 1 | Countertop(s) - Granite,Flooring - Tile,Soaking Tub,Walk-In Closet(s),Tub Shower,Double Sink | ||
| Primary Bedroom | Upper 1 | Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Molding,Fireplace - Wood Burning,Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area,Flooring - Carpet | ||
| Recreation Room | Lower 1 | Countertop(s) - Solid Surface,Flooring - Carpet,Wet Bar |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Master On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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