A picturesque and majestic beauty in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods on the Main Line! Welcome home to 1227 Lafayette Road in Gladwyne. This home is rich in history as being part of the historic Hartsdale Estate. This gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 full/1 half bathroom quintessential French Colonial is situated on almost an acre of sprawling landscaped grounds. The grounds are truly magical! The tiered deck is magnificent for everyday relaxing during the warmer months, and perfect for entertaining! The ideal family home. It boasts 3,170 square feet (excluding the 1,300 square feet finished lower level.) In addition to having a premier convenient location, it is also located in the award-winning Lower Merion School District (Gladwyne Elementary, Black Rock Middle, Harriton High.) The school bus pick up and drop off is conveniently located right in front of the house. As you enter the home, prepare to fall in love with this GEM! Gleaming hardwood floors run throughout the home. Enter the home into the welcoming foyer. To the left, is a very large living room with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace and an arched built-in bookshelf, which adds so much charm and character. To the right is a well-sized dining room. The bright and light-filled kitchen has a large window overlooking the backyard. A door right off the kitchen leads to the deck. Adjacent to the kitchen and with perfect flow is a sunlit family room with built-in shelving. This room has Pella doors with access to the amazing deck. The first floor is complete with a powder room, and a laundry/mudroom area directly off the kitchen with a back door to the 2-car garage. The second floor includes a primary ensuite bedroom with a walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms and a hall bathroom complete the second floor. The lower level is finished, it is the perfect additional living space or playroom, and there is also a storage room that could be converted to a home gym or home office. The basement also has access to the outside. This home has a newer roof (2015), and brand-new HVAC system (which comes with a ten-year warranty), a Generac generator, most of the interior was just freshly painted, as well as significant improvements to the exterior. No stone was left unturned, or cost spared in preparing this home for its next owners! This home has been impeccably maintained by the current owner and family. 1227 Lafayette Road is situated in an ultra-convenient location to reach all major conveniences including premier schools, shopping, and major highways. Class and style at every corner, this will not last long! Make your appointment today!
Sold for $1,250,000 on 07/28/23
$1,250,000
1227 Lafayette Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035
4beds
3,970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.72 Acres Lot
$1,485,300 Zestimate®
$315/sqft
$5,759 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 01, 2023 at 09:57am
Listed by:
Sara Olender 610-520-0100,
Keller Williams Main Line
Bought with:
Dana Hospodar, RS275569
BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2070324

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1200
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,970
- Total interior livable area: 3,970 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,770
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Inside Entrance, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.72 Acres
- Dimensions: 130.00 x 0.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 400029418008
- Zoning: RESIDENTAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Gladwyne
- Subdivision: Gladwyne
- Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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