This beautiful Main Line Estate epitomizes the grandeur of a bygone era. Set on over an acre of lush landscape this home features beautiful grand living spaces with 10' ceilings, deep seated window sills, original moldings, elegant paneled walls, a graceful staircase, and 5 wood burning fireplaces. The generous living and dining rooms are designed for entertaining- each has stunning paneled walls, generous moldings, a sizable fireplace and outside access to its own private patio. The expansive kitchen has an abundance of cherry cabinetry with a sunny breakfast area that overlooks the rear grounds and pool, an island, double ovens and organization area. A separate study with built in shelving, fireplace and access to another private patio is located at the rear of the main entry hall. An attached 3 car garage is conveniently adjacent to the kitchen. Upstairs find the primary suite with a cozy fireplace, separate his and her bathrooms, dressing area and an abundance of closets. 4 additional bedrooms can be found on the second floor with a back staircase leading to the kitchen. A finished basement houses the fifth fireplace and makes a wonderful playroom or gym complete with surround sound. The stunning grounds feature a heated salt water pool and hot tub surrounded by perennial gardens and offer a variety of areas for dining or lounging. On cooler evenings enjoy gathering poolside by the outdoor stone fireplace. A detached art studio with hvac makes for a perfect outdoor kitchen, she shed, or pool house. Surrounded by stone terraces with a fountain, retaining walls and lush landscape the setting is serene, yet this meticulously maintained home is minutes from an abundance of restaurants, private and public (Lower Merion) schools and a variety of shopping plus is an easy commute to major highways and Center City. A True Masterpiece.
Sold for $1,900,000 on 03/01/23
$1,900,000
605 Old Gulph Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
5beds
5,793sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
1.3 Acres Lot
$2,490,800 Zestimate®
$328/sqft
$9,023 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,490,800
$2.24M - $2.81M
$9,023/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 01, 2023 at 10:57am
Listed by:
Stephanie MacDonald 610-246-1048,
Compass RE,
Listing Team: The Macdonald Team
Bought with:
Maggie Oyler, RS299658
KW Greater West Chester
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2055650
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1000
Heating
- Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Additional Stairway, Attic, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Drainage System,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,793
- Total interior livable area: 5,793 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,793
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Lawn Sprinkler, Stone Retaining Walls, Water Fountains
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Concrete, Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo, Salt Water, Private
Lot
- Size: 1.30 Acres
- Dimensions: 269.00 x 0.00
- Features: Rear Yard, Private, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 400043896002
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Sprinkler System
Location
- Region: Bryn Mawr
- Subdivision: Bryn Mawr
- Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2023 | Sold | $1,900,000-5%$328/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAMC2055650 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2023 | Pending sale | $1,999,999$345/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2055650 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2023 | Contingent | $1,999,999$345/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2055650 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2022 | Price change | $1,999,999-9.1%$345/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2055650 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000$380/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2055650 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,834 | $748,170 |
| 2023 | $30,834 +4.9% | $748,170 |
| 2022 | $29,388 +2.3% | $748,170 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19010
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Gladwyne SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10BLACK ROCK MSGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 10/10Harriton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gladwyne
- Middle: Black Rock
- High: Harriton Senior
- District: Lower Merion
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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