Bought with Elizabeth May • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,150,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,644 sqft
Price per Sqft $247
Subdivision Baederwood
MLS Listing ID PAMC2101358
Style Mid-Century Modern,Contemporary
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1963
Available Date 2024-05-03
Annual Tax Amount $15,558
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 0.521 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own this Mid-Century Modern Stone & Cedar home being sold by the original owner! Love of MCM homes designed by Neutra, Williams, Frey, Wexler & Cody led to the building of this remarkable home in 1963. Designed by architect Warren Beltz, Built by A. F. Mueller & Son, Landscape designed by J. Schlesinger, Interior designed by Irving Sharrow. Exotic woods, cabinetry, unique wall & floor finishes, no detail was spared. This home has it all; 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, 2 car garage, 3 fireplaces, an elevator, In-ground pool, dog run, multiple patios, deck & fitness center w/ spa in the sought-after Baederwood neighborhood in A rated Abington SD. The Belgian block-edged motor court & circular driveway wrap around a 70+ year-old Japanese Split-Leaf Maple. Stunning landscaping w/ boulders, specimen plants, flowers, trees, landscape & tree lighting & irrigation systems. Front & back courtyards w/ Fieldstone walls, Bluestone & Brick patios, walkways & steps. Privacy fencing & gates wrap side & back yards, patios & dog run & separately fenced & gated In-Ground heated pool w/ a private tree-lined yard perfect for entertaining, kids, pets, your next BBQ or pool party. Enter the grandeur of an MCM masterpiece of texture & light through the Foyer w/ 2 story windows, Brass Rail open staircase & stone walls overlooking the courtyard patio reached through the adjacent living room's wall of sliding glass. The Living Room's floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace & vaulted ceiling support multiple conversation areas for both intimate & large gatherings. Step down to the cozy Den w/ a fireplace, Walnut floors, Rosewood & Walnut cabinetry w/ a wet bar. The stately Dining Room has wood pocket & sliding glass doors to the courtyard area; a wall of Black Limba & Walnut cabinetry w/ stone accent walls lit by diffused lighting. The bright kitchen w/ a dining area & breakfast bar are wrapped by windows, abundant cabinetry, counter space, pantry closets, main & separate prep sinks, SS appliances, doors to the courtyard, patio & dog run. A family room w/ 2 story vaulted ceilings, windows, skylights, fireplace, door to patio & elevator. 1st FLR Laundry/Mudroom w/ a sink, storage, laundry chute, washer & dryer flank back stairs. The Primary Bedroom has elevator access, an ADA-compliant full bath, extensive custom closets, storage & separate dressing areas (1 w/ make-up counter & sink). Down the hall, past a walk-in cedar closet, is an Ensuite Bedroom w/ ample storage in the DBL closets, built-ins & large tiled bath. Off the 2nd floor foyer find 3 bedrooms, a full bath, linen closet & hidden-door storage. A finished lower level w/ a chairlift, 2nd Powder Room, mirrored fitness center w/ Sauna, Steam Shower & Whirlpool. Lots of space for a kids & pets playroom, home theater/office/business, workshop, storage or In-law/Nanny suite. A 2-car garage & covered front deck complete a truly special home w/ every surface & architectural feature curated & professionally installed. Thoughtful design, function & simplicity, rich finishes, spacious rooms & lots of windows that marry both the rooms & views provide an MCM home that is fresh & modern today. Original & period details have been preserved in an MCM time capsule w/ updated amenities & luxuries: an elevator, HE zoned gas heat, hot water, central air & air purification systems, Low-E Casement & Skylight windows, Pella sliding glass & entry doors, over 200 amp electric, whole house standby generator, architectural shingle roof w/ ridge vents, gutters w/ guards. Award-winning local schools & prestigious private schools. Walk to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Target, Starbucks, WaWa, Dunkin, CVS, PNC, Abington Hospital, Abington HS & MS, Highland ES, dining, shopping, parks, trails, lakes, golf, tennis & Pickleball. Easy access to all major traffic routes for easy commutes. Walk 2 blocks to the Noble SEPTA Train station to Philadelphia, 30th St. Station & Philadelphia Airport.
Location
Province PA
County Montgomery
Area Abington Twp (10630)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Basement, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Laundry, Storage Room
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Energy Star Heating System, Hot Water, Programmable Thermostat
Cooling Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Tile, Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Brick, Stone, Wood, Screen, Mantel(s)
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dual Flush Toilets, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Dispenser, Water Heater, Air Cleaner, Refrigerator
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace
Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Garage Spaces 10.0
Fence Aluminum, Privacy, Wood
Pool Heated, Gunite, Filtered, Fenced, In Ground
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn
Roof Type Architectural Shingle,Pitched
Building
Lot Description Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Partly Wooded, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded
Story 2
Foundation Block
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Cathedral Ceilings,2 Story Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings,Beamed Ceilings,Paneled Walls,Vaulted Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Highland
Middle Schools Abington
High Schools Abington
School District Abington
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard
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