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Property Description
"Glendower" Arched fieldstone entry walls flank your "Welcome Home" leading to a sweeping driveway as you are immediately taken aback by the grandeur of this historic homestead. Perched on 3.7 acres & complemented by stately trees & lush gardens, this elegant home is nestled in a secluded settling that can't be duplicated. The history & folklore includes George Washington stopping by en route to Valley Forge, Forefathers of the Declaration of Independence escaped to Glendower for county retreats, a stop on the underground railroad, Abe Lincoln's Grandmother resided for a time, hand written sheep skin deeds used to convey its ownership through the years. Formal living areas offer original wide plank random width hardwood floors, high ceilings, tall windows w/ deep window sills, detailed moldings & built-in hutches & cabinetry. Cozy-up to any of the 7 wood burning fireplaces. Escape to the Library or kick-up & watch the game in the Family Room, be entertained in the Music Room, greet guests in the formal entry hall & host grand events in the inter connecting Living, Dining & Music Rooms. The household can catch up on their daily activities while dining informally in the original summer Kitchen warmed by a walk-in fireplace that was used for the daily cooking in its day. Master Suite offers a retreat from the hustle & bustle of the household, a Princess Suite & 3-4 additional Bedrooms & 3 Baths, super convenience of a 2nd floor Laundry & back staircase. 2+ car Garage w/ the luxury of auto openers makes coming home a seamless effort. Garage connects directly to the homestead through a window paned enclosed breezeway, so you never have to bear the outdoors & inclement weather. This informal entry offers multiple closets & shelfed storage. Outside living offers multiple settings to relax, entertain guests, have a picnic & fire up the built-in BBQ. Terraces, patios, decks, canopy areas & in ground pool, it's your choice! The Barn has been restored & converted into a multi-purpose building- Pool House w/ Baths & changing rooms; an event center or party hall- complete w/ a full kitchen & wet bar, soaring ceilings, fireplace & wall of glass looking out to the pool decks & terraces; 2 Bedrooms- Au Pair, Caretaker or In-Law Quarters; Garage, Workshop & abundance of storage. Additional 2-car detached Garage to tuck away your personal treasures. If this is a property that piques any interest, it is a must see to appreciate all that it offers!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1221 Meetinghouse Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,150,000
- Taxes: $29,400 (2018)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: 1000872016
- Added to Site: 2, 886 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Attic
- Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Dining Area
- Fireplace(s): Stone, Stone
- Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Marble
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Upper Floor Baths: 4
- Upper - Full Baths: 4
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, 18 x 17, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, 16 x 15, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3, 25 x 13, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Other, 17 x 16, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Fireplace - Other, 20 x 16, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Island, Pantry, Double Sink, Fireplace - Other, 19 x 17, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Fireplace - Other, 17 x 17, Main
- Laundry: Upper Floor, 17 x 11, Upper 1
- Other Room 1: Other, 18 x 15, Upper 1
- Other Room 2: Other, 20 x 16, Main
- Other Room 3: Other, 17 x 16, Main
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground, In Ground
- Security/Safety: Security System
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Boat Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 7
- Parking Type: Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Other
- Other Parking Total: 3
- Garage Description: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Location
- Area: Lower Gwynedd Twp (10639)
- County: Montgomery
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Cross Streets: Dekalb
School Information
- School District: Wissahickon
- Middle School: Wissahickon
- High School: Wissahickon Senior
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Oil, Gas, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil, Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partial, Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone, Slab
- Roof: Pitched, Wood
- Entry Location: Center Hall
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 6,950
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 6,950 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 6,950 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1752
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Good
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: 2nd Garage
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 3.7
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 162,460
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Level, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Zoning: A
- Lot Description: Level, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Fencing (Description): Other
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $258.27
- Tax Amount: $29,400
- Tax Year: 2018
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 1
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Schools
Schools serving 1221 Meetinghouse Rd
School District:Wissahickon School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lower Gwynedd El School 571 Houston Rd, Ambler, PA 19002 | K-5 | 2.8 mi |
Wissahickon Middle School 500 Houston Rd, Ambler, PA 19002 | 6-8 | 2.8 mi |
Wissahickon Senior High School 521 Houston Road, Ambler, PA 19002 | 9-12 | 2.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1221 Meetinghouse Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/21/2018
Sold
$1,150,000
-35.93%
MLS
5/09/2018
Listed
$1,795,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1221 Meetinghouse Road, Gwynedd, PA 19436 (MLS# 1000872016) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,150,000 on December 21, 2018. This property was listed by David Caracausa Team from our Blue Bell Office.Want to learn more about 1221 Meetinghouse Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gwynedd? You can browse all Gwynedd real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


