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  • $2,255,000

    842 Buck Ln, Haverford, PA 19041

    6beds
    7,056sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1903
    1.11 Acres Lot
    $2,564,400 Zestimate®
    $320/sqft
    $7,255 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Welcome to this Main Line treasure, which has been beautifully restored, expanded and renovated by its two most recent owners, honoring its special historic past as the 1903 residence of Charles Hires, originator of Hires Root Beer. Set on a breathtaking, private, fully fenced, flat 1.2 acre lot, the residence's sun-filled windows capture endless views of the expansive lawn, rare specimen trees, gorgeous pool and charming 1 bedroom guest house, complete with fabulous new eat-in Joanne Hudson designed kitchen, full bathroom with custom tiled frameless glass shower and soaking tub, exercise room and more, all within easy walking distance to The Haverford and Friends School facilities, Haverford College, miles of walking/ biking trails, trains, shopping, restaurants and more. Every detail has been meticulously executed for the next lucky stewards including perfectly restored inlaid floors, fabulous millwork, high ceilings with stunning moldings, a stately center hall staircase, graciously proportioned and inviting living room, dining room, music room, family room and sun room/ office, an incredible white Coventry Kitchen with timeless Carrera countertops and large eat-in island, bright window-filled breakfast room, expansive covered outdoor terrace with glorious views of the grounds and hard wired for sound, spacious mudroom, inviting primary suite with fully renovated marble bathroom with oversized frameless glass shower and generously sized dressing room, 5 additional generous bedrooms and with 3 additional fully renovated marble bathrooms and a large, full, waterproofed and partially finished basement with incredible gym/ recreation room and new lighting, offering an additional 2000 square feet of living space and storage. Move right in and enjoy this jewel of a property as well as its coveted location. A rare find!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 07, 2023 at 06:22am

    Listed by:

    Lisa Yakulis 610-517-8445,

    Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

    Bought with:

    Chris O'Brien, AB046648L

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2039328MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    Basement
    • Area: 1000
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Cooktop, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Upper Level, Main Level, Laundry Room, Mud Room
    Features
    • Primary Bath(s), Kitchen Island, Butlers Pantry, Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, 2nd Kitchen, 9'+ Ceilings, High Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Plaster Walls
    • Flooring: Marble, Carpet, Tile/Brick
    • Basement: Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Corner, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Other
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 7,056
    • Total interior livable area: 7,056 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 6,056
    • Finished area below ground: 1,000

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway, On Street, Off Site
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Outdoor Shower, Play Area, Storage, Street Lights, Other
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Private
    • Fencing: Full,Privacy
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Garden, Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
    • Frontage type: Road Frontage
    Lot
    • Size: 1.11 Acres
    • Dimensions: 100.00 x 487.00
    • Features: Level, Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaped, Not In Development, Open Lot, Premium, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Wooded, Vegetation Planting, Suburban
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
    • Additional parcels included: purchase includes two parcels
    • Parcel number: 22050009600
    • Zoning: RESID
    • Zoning description: Residential
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial,Manor
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Stone, Permanent, Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Pitched,Shingle
    Condition
    • Excellent
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1903
    • Major remodel year: 2015

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), 24 Hour Security, Fire Alarm, Main Entrance Lock, Monitored, Motion Detectors, Smoke Detector(s), Security System
    Location
    • Region: Haverford
    • Subdivision: None Available
    • Municipality: HAVERFORD TWP

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Road surface type: Paved
    Services availability
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