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Key Details
Sold Price $1,002,500
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,976 sqft
Price per Sqft $125
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID 1001412312
Sold Date 08/15/18
Style Tudor
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,976
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1903
Annual Tax Amount $29,004
Tax Year 2018
Lot Size 2.010 Acres
Acres 2.01
Lot Dimensions 374 X 279
Property Description
This 1903 English Tudor estate was constructed as a wedding present by Robert W. Downing (Comptroller of the PA Railroad) for his grand-daughter, May Downing. Ms. Downing married Eugene F. Caldwell Jr. who became a wealthy cotton broker with the firm of George F. McFadden & Bro. Mr. Caldwell travelled the world to sell American cotton products. The family owned the home until 1943 & there have only been 3 other families that have called this place home in its 115-year history! Situated on a 2 acre parcel, this estate retains all the architectural integrity of its half-timbered, stone & stucco exterior, while significantly upgraded for modern living. Behind a tall privacy wall, one enters the gates into a lushly landscaped oasis. The drive wraps around the rear to the 3-car garage or to the circular entry courtyard. The current Owners spared no expense to create an island-inspired resort in their back yard! There are multiple patios for entertaining, lounging & sunbathing. One section is a large hot tub area. There is a tanning ledge on one end of the pool & a shallow end for younger swimmers. A hidden grotto is tucked under one of the two waterfalls! There is a full entertainment area with swim-up barstools! Within this space, there is a full BBQ & sink. There is a sitting area & a full changing room with a toilet, shower & sink. Atop the outdoor entertainment area is a custom Bear statue where the 2nd waterfall cascades over the bar area. As if that's not enough, there is extensive lighting & fountains that makes for magical displays at night, all from the controls of an App on your iPhone/iPad! The home provides nearly 6,000 SF of gracious living space. You enter into a large foyer with a coffered ceiling. There are 4 gas-fired fireplaces throughout the home. A large sunroom was added off the living room (with a 2nd hot tub) overlooking the pool complex. The dining room, family room, kitchen & breakfast area all open to each other. The original pantry is tucked into the rear wing. The rear staircase accesses the fully finished, "Tuscan-inspired" basement entertainment area or the 2nd floor. An entire apartment (for an au-paire or visiting guests) includes a 2nd kitchen, sitting room, bedroom, full bath & another room on the 3rd floor. The main house offers 6 bedrooms, 4 full & 2 half baths & several large storage rooms & closets on the 3rd floor. The property is located next door to Wallingford Elementary & just 3 blocks to the Wallingford SEPTA station.
Location
State PA
County Delaware
Area Nether Providence Twp (10434)
Zoning R-10
Direction West
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Other, Attic
Basement Full, Fully Finished
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, WhirlPool/HotTub, 2nd Kitchen, Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Hot Water, Radiant, Zoned
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Equipment Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
Fireplace N
Window Features Bay/Bow
Appliance Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Garage Spaces 6.0
Fence Other
Pool In Ground
Utilities Available Cable TV
Water Access N
Roof Type Flat,Pitched,Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Attached Garage 3
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 3+
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Tudor
Level or Stories 3+
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Wallingford-Swarthmore
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 34-00-02117-00
Ownership Fee Simple
Security Features Security System
Acceptable Financing Conventional
Listing Terms Conventional
Financing Conventional
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Bought with Scott MIchael Campanile Jr. • SCOTT REALTY GROUP