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  • $2,587,500

    700 Merion Square Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035

    6beds
    7baths
    8,914sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1928
    2.19 Acres Lot
    $3,461,600 Zestimate®
    $290/sqft
    $18,552 Estimated rent

    What's special

    $600,000 PRICE REDUCTION. Now listed BELOW APPRAISED VALUE. You will definitely want to take a look at this unique property and take advantage of this rare opportunity. This stunning French Norman estate complete with a pool and tennis court displays the true elegance of a bygone era dating back to 1928. The unsurpassed craftsmanship and detail are evident from the moment one enters the courtyard. This spectacular home, situated in the heart of the Main Line, is on 2 plus acres and boasts a 4-car garage, multiple terraces, a koi pond, and everything needed for elaborate entertaining. Upon entering you are welcomed by high ceilings, exquisite moldings, stone and woodwork rarely seen in today's marketplace. It has been elegantly designed to incorporate both large and small spaces for intimate entertaining as well as larger more formal occasions. As you enter the Great Hall with its exquisite wood paneling and built-in shelving you are welcomed with a fireside Sitting Area or Cardroom. This leads through arched doorways to an elegant Solarium overlooking multi-tiered terraces and the pool. There is a step-down Living Room enhanced by a stately stone fireplace, a high tray ceiling with a center rosette medallion, and large leaded glass windows with decorative transoms. The quiet Study also features a private wet bar and window seat. A large formal Dining Room with an elegant triple window overlooks the pool and terrace area as well. The Great Room is luxurious yet comfortable with a working bar for entertaining also featuring built-in shelves and cabinetry. The Eat-In Kitchen and service pantry is well equipped to host larger parties as well as everyday meals. There is an additional washer and dryer for excess linens and access to the attached 4 car garage. The second floor has a gracious main bedroom with tray ceiling His and Her private Baths and Dressing Rooms with custom cabinetry. There are 4 additional bedroom suites. with custom bult-ins. There is private access from the garage to an Au Pair or In-law Suite which includes 2 bedrooms with ensuite baths and a sitting area. Laundry facilities and stairs to a walk-up attic with large cedar closet complete this floor. A semi-circular stone stairwell takes you to the lower level where a large entertainment room with high ceilings and a massive fireplace leads to a covered porch, flagstone patio, and koi pond. You will find a gated wine cellar, changing rooms for the pool, and a large storage area on this level as well. This home is timeless and elegant and centrally located. The exquisite rooms flow seamlessly, each offering unique details and exuding quality. An in-ground swimming pool, a tennis court, flat grassy lawn, mature landscaping, garage with parking courtyard, estate fencing are just a few additional features of this magnificent property This is a true gem in the heart of Philadelphia's Main Line suburbs Come visit, enhance, and make your own. 2021-11-04

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 7
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 8,914 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 2.19 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 400037160006

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Condition
    • Year built: 1928

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Gladwyne
    Services availability
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    $3,461,600
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    $3,530,832