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Key Details
Sold Price $510,400
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,443 sqft
Price per Sqft $93
Subdivision Elkins Park
MLS Listing ID PAMC2101730
Sold Date 05/30/24
Style Colonial,Converted Barn,Converted Dwelling,Cottage,Loft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,443
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1812
Annual Tax Amount $11,362
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 1.178 Acres
Acres 1.18
Property Description
Welcome home to an exquisite and romantic circa 1812 historic Bank Barn and Carriage house that was transformed to accommodate the 21st century family. Horse carriages once used this house and it is now used as a two (2) bedroom, 2.5 bath lovely 2 1/2 story home. The main barn is inspired by its grand heights and soaring stone walls. Underneath, horse stalls once occupied this area, and it was used as an amazing workshop. The 2nd floor of the two-car garage is a finished and heated/cooled 2nd floor that now serves as an up-to-date office that can possibly be converted into an in-law suite. This area connects the Porte Cochere to the barn. All of this on a neatly landscaped 1.17 acres that used to be part of the historic P.A.B Widener estate. The 1st floor has a glass and screen enclosed 3 season porch that serves as a delightful spot to just relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. The living room features a wood-burning stone fireplace with a custom carved wood mantel, exposed beamed ceiling, oak floors, deep windowsills, huge mirror, and recessed lights over the entry to kitchen. The kitchen was fully renovated in 2009 with radiant heat, Brazilian pecan floors, electric double oven (warming oven below), 5-burner stovetop cooking, refrigerator, extensive polished granite counters with a subway style tile backsplash, built-in microwave, an abundance of storage cabinetry - some with glass doors and a light inside, deep copper sink, dishwasher, wine refrigerator, extra pantry and extra storage space. There is even an adjacent powder room with an awning window for convenience. The 2nd floor features the main bedroom suite including a landing with a large closet; full bath with a sparkling soaking tub and glass enclosed stall shower, ceramic tile floor and walls, towel warmer, beautiful sink cabinet, water-saver toilet, and radiant heat. The main bedroom offers two large rooms that are combined to create one large bedroom. This area can be used as a sitting area or office workspace and has a wall of closets with wall sconces. The 3rd floor staircase leads to airy bedroom under a roofline with plenty of closet/storage space, a window bench under a span of casement windows that overlooks the outside lawn, exposed ceiling beams, wall AC/Heat, private bathroom with shower stall, sink, ceramic tile floor and half wall, and a delightful pull-out closet for convenient storage. The basement is unfinished and offers high ceilings with a washer and dryer, double utility sink, storage space, 200 AMP electric panel (2009), oil-fired boiler with two zones (house and towel warmer) rebuilt in the fall of 2020, and above-ground 250 gallon oil tank. The barn is accessed from the side entrance through a custom split door through the mud room/sitting area that offers ceramic tile floor, deep walk-in closet, access stairs to basement, and a built-in floor-to-ceiling bar cabinet. From the mudroom/sitting area, you will access the BARN that is unheated. Climb the stairs to a grand space of the bank barn itself. The 2nd floor level is on one side, and the other side is ground level through giant red doors. You can view a venture of extensive lawns and foliage. There is an unfinished gigantic attic that can possibly be transformed into living space. This home has a new septic system, public water, outdoor whole house generator, and Pella windows throughout. This is a home you will fall in love with because it is very private and yet so close to City life, shopping malls, restaurants, mass transit and major transpiration arteries. Make your appointment today for a private showing with your Real Estate agent.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Cheltenham Twp (10631)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL: R4
Direction South
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Workshop, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Additional Stairway, Attic, Built-Ins, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Stain/Lead Glass, Stall Shower, Wine Storage, Wood Floors, Stove - Wood
Hot Water Oil
Heating Hot Water, Zoned
Cooling Wall Unit, Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Stone
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Freezer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Cooktop
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Window Features Energy Efficient,Replacement
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Freezer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Cooktop
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es), Enclosed
Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 9.0
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
Street Surface Black Top
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es), Enclosed
Road Frontage City/County
Total Parking Spaces 9
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Secluded
Story 2.5
Foundation Stone
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial, Converted Barn, Converted Dwelling, Cottage, Loft
Level or Stories 2.5
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools Cheltenham
School District Cheltenham
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 31-00-27646-007
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Security Features Security System
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, FHA 203(b), PHFA
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, FHA 203(b), PHFA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,FHA 203(b),PHFA
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions
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