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Key Details
Sold Price $895,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 8,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $111
Subdivision Elkins Park
MLS Listing ID 1003140049
Sold Date 04/07/17
Style Colonial,French
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 8,000
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1921
Annual Tax Amount $18,262
Tax Year 2017
Lot Size 0.988 Acres
Acres 0.99
Lot Dimensions 138
Property Description
"Sylvan Edge" is the definition of old world elegance and charm. This elegant Georgian Revival Estate home is filled with ornate detailing and craftsmanship unavailable in today's modern estate homes, and has been revived to its former glory by the current owner. Pass the high-gated entrance with walled courtyard and enter a home that was designed for the most sophisticated and worldly owner. Enter through the gracious central entrance hall with marble floors, curved stairway and gallery connecting you to a grand formal living room and dining room, each with full-wall salon paneling, hand-carved marble fireplaces and French doors boasting views of the pool and magnificent grounds. The fabulous GOURMET KITCHEN features new cabinets and new, high-end appliances, restored original range hood over a VIKING 8 burner range, new center island with statuary top, Italian FARMHOUSE SINK and an adjacent breakfast room. Retire with your guests after dinner to the impressive WOOD-PANNELED LIBRARY with spectacular built-in bookcases and a MARBLE FIREPLACE, or the comfortable sunroom with travertine floors, marble lunette fountain and bar area. French doors open to the POOL and OUTDOOR DINING areas with relaxing views of the pond and grounds. This masterpiece of design was made for entertaining and parties in all four seasons! Follow the grand central staircase to the second level to find the incredible MASTER BEDROOM SUITE with marble fireplace, original painted frescoes, full marble bathroom with DEEP SOAKING TUB and his and hers dressing room and SHOE CLOSET; A princess suite with bathroom, dressing room and fireplace. 4 other bedrooms and 3 baths are found on the second floor, while a large, PRIVATE BALCONY overlooks the pool and GARDENS. The third level offers 3 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The large lower level features outside access and could easily become a wine cellar. Set on an acre with 3-CAR GARAGE, some recent upgrades include 3-ZONE CENTRAL AIR, 400 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE and NEW POOL EQUIPMENT. This home is a commuters dream, located just 1 block away from the Elkins Park train station, and a 5 minute walk to Elkins Park shops and restaurants, with easy access to Philadelphia, 611 Old York Rd, Route 309 and the PA Turnpike. "Sylvan Edge" is a grand estate tucked away from the crowds, yet close to everything!
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Cheltenham Twp (10631)
Zoning R4
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Other
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Stain/Lead Glass, Dining Area
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Radiator
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Stone, Marble
Fireplaces Type Marble, Stone
Equipment Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
Fireplace N
Appliance Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony, Breezeway
Garage Spaces 6.0
Fence Other
Pool In Ground
Utilities Available Cable TV
Roof Type Tile
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony, Breezeway
Attached Garage 3
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 3+
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial, French
Level or Stories 3+
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type Cathedral Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Cheltenham
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 31-00-00781-007
Ownership Fee Simple
Security Features Security System
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