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Key Details
Sold Price $575,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,286 sqft
Price per Sqft $108
Subdivision Old Wyncote
MLS Listing ID PAMC693186
Sold Date 11/01/21
Style Tudor,Craftsman,Traditional
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,286
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1929
Annual Tax Amount $18,091
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 0.753 Acres
Acres 0.75
Lot Dimensions 208.00 x 0.00
Property Description
This gem of the Arts and Crafts movement was built in 1927 for the Kents as a summer cottage in historic Wyncote. The home combines the best of all worlds with exceptional original details and modern updates. Arts and Crafts Movement homes are characterized by large casement windows, arched doorways indoor and out, and most particularly by extraordinary hand-crafted woodwork. The craftsmanship is evident as you enter the foyer. Intricate woodwork detailing is found on the three story grand staircase, which is bathed in light from a soaring wall of windows. The feel of the first floor is bright and free-flowing, with lines of sight from the family room on one end, through the living room and entrance hall to the new kitchen and breakfast nook at the other end. Through an arched entrance, you enter the elegant arts and crafts living room. The bright living room has windows on four sides and a stunning fireplace surrounded by 3 walls hand tooled bookshelves. Adjacent to the living room, you can enter the cathedral-ceiling family room with walls of windows and access to a covered patio, floored with rare red slate tiles. The modern gourmet kitchen designed by a Philadelphia designer is another highlight of this home. High-end finishes, including Portuguese limestone flooring, custom cabinetry, Bertazzonni ovens, Bosch hood and dishwasher, quartz counters, and glass tiles, come together in a beautifully understated way. Beyond the breakfast nook is an outdoor cement deck over the two-car garage. The large dining room features another impressive fireplace. The gracious main floor of the home also includes an enclosed sun porch, a piano room, and a half bath tucked away off the foyer. Updates continue upstairs in the primary bedroom with a modern bath and walk-in closet/dressing room. In all, there are 5 bedrooms on the second floor with 4 full baths. There is the option of closing off two bedrooms and a bath as an “in-law suite,” with a separate staircase. The home has a new high-efficiency heater. There is a 2 car garage and plenty of additional parking in the circular drive. This house is a five-minute walk to the beautiful Curtis Arboretum, once the home of publisher Cyrus H. Curtis, now the site of township fairs and outdoor concerts. It is a short walk to two other parks, as well as the hub Jenkintown train station. Nearby Jenkintown is a bit of a walk but less than five minutes by car, with fantastic restaurants and an independent movie theater. Accessible commuter location with quick access direct to Center City from Route 76 or Lincoln/ Kelly Dr, connecting routes to the PA Turnpike or 1-95. The SEPTA station has the best-scheduled service, with three train lines all merging at that one station. Service every 10 minutes during the rush hours can get you to Temple University, downtown Philadelphia, 30th Street Station, the U of P/Drexel University campuses & hospitals, and the Philadelphia Airport. This home is a stunning, architecturally significant residence to fall in love with.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Cheltenham Twp (10631)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Hot Water Oil
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Multi Units
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Heat Source Oil
Exterior
Parking Features Basement Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn
Accessibility None
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Story 2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Tudor, Craftsman, Traditional
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Cheltenham
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 31-00-18280-004
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Eric Prine • Compass RE