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Key Details
Sold Price $2,300,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 15,820 sqft
Price per Sqft $145
Subdivision Polo Club
MLS Listing ID PAMC614960
Sold Date 12/30/19
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 12,767
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 2003
Annual Tax Amount $39,219
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 2.760 Acres
Acres 2.76
Lot Dimensions 26.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Residing in prestigious Gwynedd Valley; this idyllic luxury estate is a lesson in extraordinary living. Nestled within a serene setting at the end of a private road, the 2.76 acres are enhanced by natural topography that has been handcrafted with bluestone terraces and professionally landscaped grounds to create exceptional outdoor living space. Masterful in design, the home is a field-stone masterpiece by highly acclaimed architect Michael H. Visich and built by Guidi. Stately and sophisticated, the over 12,000 square feet of living space is architecturally enhanced at every turn; evident in the fieldstone columns, solid mahogany entryway, Palladium windows, deep sill Pella casement windows, eight foot French doors with beveled glass, archways, seven fireplaces with raised panel surround, custom trim and rich hardwood floors. The grand scale of the foyer is complemented by the formal living and dining rooms each with a fireplace with marble hearth. Perfectly positioned, the octagon music room and handsome parlor with hand carved fireplace, extensive millwork and coffered ceiling - offer the grandest of entertaining. The gourmet kitchen with sun-drenched dining area is sure to please the most discerning of chef s with custom cabinetry by Wakefield, granite countertops, Thermador six burner cooktop, Miele dishwasher, double oven by Profile, Subzero refrigerator, under-mount lighting, a massive center island, butlers pantry and wet bar with ice-maker and wine refrigerator. Adjacent to the kitchen, the captivating great room features a stone fireplace with custom mantle, coffered ceilings and casement windows with views of the rear grounds. The second and third levels are as equally impressive. Truly astonishing, the master suite features a marble fireplace, dressing and sitting rooms, dual walk-in closets, spa bath with limestone vanities and Juliet balcony with awe inspiring views of the rear grounds. An au pair suite and four generously sized en suite bedrooms also adorn the upstairs. Magnificent in purpose and size, the lower level features a theatre, custom bar, temperature controlled wine cellar, glass enclosed exercise room with mirrored walls, sauna and a Peter Pan playroom. Perched above the garage, the guest house offers comfort and privacy for your guests. Exceedingly private and exceptionally convenient to Philadelphia- a city steep in history, dining & theatre, Princeton and NYC; 1343 Fording Brook Road is the embodiment of Gwynedd Valley cultured elegance wrapped in modern luxury.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Lower Gwynedd Twp (10639)
Zoning AA
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Great Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Solarium, Media Room, Bedroom 6, Full Bath
Basement Full, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Windows
Interior
Interior Features Additional Stairway, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Central Vacuum, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Sprinkler System, Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
Heating Zoned
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 6
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane, Marble, Stone, Brick
Equipment Central Vacuum, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances
Fireplace Y
Window Features Casement,Bay/Bow,Palladian,Skylights,Transom,Triple Pane
Appliance Central Vacuum, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Garage Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Garage Spaces 5.0
Water Access N
Accessibility Doors - Swing In, 2+ Access Exits
Attached Garage 3
Total Parking Spaces 5
Garage Y
Building
Story 3+
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3+
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Shady Grove
Middle Schools Wissahickon
High Schools Wissahickon Senior
School District Wissahickon
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 39-00-02014-449
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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