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Address
56 Crosby Brown Road, Gladwyne, PA
Price
$ 8,495,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#PAMC2087314
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyMONTGOMERY
- CityGladwyne
- AreaLower Merion Twp
- NeighborhoodGladwyne
- Zip19035
- Style
- Year Built1905
- Taxes$ 83747
- Price$ 8,495,000
- Bedrooms6
- Full Bathrooms6
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage10680
- Lot Size2.83 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
Nestled amidst the leafy canopies of Gladwyne on Philadelphia's Main Line, this enchanting 1905 Gothic Revival manor home would appear as though it was seemingly plucked straight from the pages of an English fairy tale. With its massive stone walls, wood beams and impressive scale, this architectural gem stands as a testament to a bygone era while offering every modern comfort with details executed to perfection. On 2.8 level acres hidden along a picturesque private lane, the property offers a 4-bedroom, 5.2 bath main residence, a 2-bedroom guest cottage, garages, gardeners cottage and beautifully designed outdoor spaces and gardens. Massive leaded-glass doors open to an interior of soaring ceilings, custom Indiana limestone floors and archways, reclaimed antique stone, leaded glass windows and doors and rich millwork and cabinetry, all working in tandem to create magnificent, captivating spaces. A great hall with massive beams supporting its 25-foot ceiling is a showstopping setting for gatherings of any size. It accesses one of three terraces that look out over the gardens and specimen trees of the rear grounds. Sunlight pours through the broad, leaded-glass window of the formal dining room. With an adjacent wet bar, butlers pantry, wine room and enormous, well-appointed Downsview kitchen, its easy to imagine this home as a setting for memorable events. The Gothic elements are carried off perfectly in the kitchen, down to stunning artisan millwork and hand-molded Moorish tile backsplash. In this heart of the home, open to the kitchen, is a comfortable family room with a fireplace and access to the rear gardens. The main level is completed by a library/study with picture-window sliders to the propertys lush rear gardens. A full bath is adjacent to this room, making it a potential first-floor bedroom. A large home gym/yoga studio/flex space completes the main level. The second floor originally used as a ballroom and as such features early 20th-century, canvas-covered, hand-painted ceiling beams. This formerly festive space now contains four bedrooms, all en-suite and all with vaulted ceilings. Each bedroom has its own personality with lighting, millwork and bathrooms that speak to the homes one-of-a-kind character. The owners suite feels fit for royalty, all the more so with the newly completed, sumptuous Italian marble bath. In this and other bathrooms, Sherle Wagner fixtures provide the finishing touch. Approaching the guest house, one feels as though they could be in England with the half-timbered exterior of these former stables, a perfect match for the main house. Guests can enjoy inviting, modernized living space with one or two bedrooms, sitting/dining area, full bath and kitchenette. The spacious grounds embrace nature's splendor and are a hideaway for moments of solitude. For buyers seeking a storybook setting and elegant residence less than 30 minutes from Center City Philadelphia, tour this property and see for yourself why it is a pinnacle of quality, style and privacy on the Main Line.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 11/14/2023 | Listed $8,495,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | On Site Septic |
|---|---|
| Heating | Radiant,Hot Water |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| Utilities | Cable TV,Electric Available,Water Available |
| Possession | 31-60 Days CD,61-90 Days CD |
| Roof | Pitched,Slate |
| Appliances | Built-In Microwave,Built-In Range,Commercial Range,Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Zoning | RESINDENTIAL |
| Garage Spaces | 2.00 |
| Pool Y/N | Yes - Personal |
| Patio/Porch Features | Terrace |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Pool Features | In Ground,Indoor,Lap/Exercise |
| Security Features | Security System |
| Construction Materials | Stone |
| Exclusions | Entry Hall Chandelier,Dining Room Sconces (2),Wine Room Chandelier,Master Bath Chandelier,(4) wall sconces in Family Room/Top of Stairs |
| Year Built | 1905 |
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service |
| View | Garden/Lawn |
| Levels | 2 |
| Tax Year | 2023 |
| Percent Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Accessibility | 32 + wide Doors,36 + wide Halls,Level Entry - Main |
| County | MONTGOMERY |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA / Comm Assn | No |
| Subdivision Name | GLADWYNE |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | From Mill Creek Rd turn onto Crosby Brown Rd (Private Lane) |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2024-04-17T06:17:31 |
| City | GLADWYNE |
| Buyer Agent Compensation | 2.25 |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| MLS Area | Lower Merion Twp (10640) |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 123275.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 2092560.0 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Street Name | CROSBY BROWN |
| Tax Annual Amount | 83747.0 |
| Property Condition | Excellent |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Full Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 2.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | 795.41 |
| Acceptable Financing | Cash,Conventional |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Virtual Tour | https://vimeo.com/kurfisssir/56crosbybrownroad?share=copy |
| Total SQFT | 10680 |
| Days on Market | 156 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Estimated |
| Tax Lot | 16 |
| Buyer Agent Compensation Type | % Of Gross |
| Association Recreation Fee | No |
Interior Features
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Hardwood,Marble,Stone,Solid Hardwood |
| Total Fireplaces | 3 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas/Propane,Wood |
| Hot Water | Oil |
| Basement (Y/N) | No |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 10680 |
| Full Baths | 6 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Street Suffix | ROAD |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| Room Type | Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Sitting Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Family Room,Library,Foyer,Bedroom 1,Exercise Room,Laundry,Maid/Guest Quarters,Mud Room,Other,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2,Bat |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Laundry Type | Upper Floor |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Assessor |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 6 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 4 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half Upper Level 1 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 5 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 5.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 6 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 8 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Circular Driveway,Crushed Stone |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Backs to Trees,Front Yard,Irregular,Level,Rear Yard,Secluded |
| Water Source | Public |
| Inclusions | Washer/Dryer/Refrigerators |
| Total Parking Spaces | 22 |
| Garage Features | Garage - Front Entry,Inside Access,Oversized |
| Type of Parking | Attached Garage,Driveway |
| Land Use Code | 1108 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Spa | No |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 69.00 x 0.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 2.83 |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Road Responsibility | Private,Road Maintenance Agreement |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Land Assessed Value | 0.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| # of Attached Garage Spaces | 2 |
| LotDimensionsSource | Assessor |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom 1 | Upper 1 | |||
| Bathroom 2 | Upper 1 | |||
| Bathroom 3 | Upper 1 | |||
| Bedroom 1 | Upper 2 | |||
| Bedroom 1 | Upper 1 | Walk-In Closet(s) | ||
| Bedroom 2 | Upper 1 | |||
| Bedroom 3 | Upper 1 | Fireplace - Gas | ||
| Dining Room | Main | Flooring - Stone | ||
| Exercise Room | Main | |||
| Family Room | Main | Flooring - Stone,Fireplace - Gas | ||
| Foyer | Main | |||
| Full Bath | Main | |||
| Half Bath | Main | |||
| Kitchen | Upper 2 | |||
| Kitchen | Main | |||
| Laundry | Upper 1 | |||
| Library | Main | Flooring - Solid Hardwood | ||
| Living Room | Main | Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling,Flooring - HardWood,Fireplace - Wood Burning | ||
| Maid/Guest Quarters | Upper 2 | |||
| Mud Room | Main | |||
| Other | Main | |||
| Primary Bathroom | Upper 1 | |||
| Primary Bedroom | Upper 1 | |||
| Sitting Room | Upper 2 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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