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MLS: #PAMC2186660, Listed By: Tim Owen, Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Source:Bright MLS

1952 Canterbury Road

ABINGTON, PA 19001
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Bed 5

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

SqFt4,328

Sqft

Acres0.93

Acre(Lot)

Here’s your chance to own “Tall Trees,” a rare & stunning home offering serenity & privacy in the sought-after Baederwood neighborhood in the A-rated Abington School District. Built in 1938 for the Laird & Schober Shoes family, the Christian Louboutin of their time. Laird & Schober Shoes was founded in Philadelphia in 1870 & became internationally renowned for crafting luxurious women's & children's footwear, winning the Grand Prize at the 1900 Paris Exposition. This beautifully updated home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, a 3-car garage, an 8-car driveway, 3 working stone fireplaces, a foyer w/ a handcrafted staircase, a dramatic great room w/ soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, expansive walls of glass, a fireplace & Juliet balcony, office/den, dining room, cook's k itchen w/ island & original butler's pantry, front & rear staircases, a finished lower level w/ a family/game/exercise room plus laundry, storage & workshop, & an above-garage Au Pair/In-Law Suite, home office or art studio w/ a kitchenette, 1/2 bath & private entrance. The outdoor living is equally impressive, featuring a heated in-ground Gunite saltwater pool w/ stone waterfalls, slide & spa, surrounded by travertine decking, an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, fire pit, covered porch, multiple patios w/ outdoor flat-screen TVs, trampoline, swing set, playhouse, basketball hoop, & a professionally landscaped, private, level & fenced yard. This home seamlessly blends preserved period craftsmanship w/ modern amenities for today's lifestyle. From the moment you enter, the defining architectural details reveal themselves: original hardwood floors, exceptional millwork & moldings, stile & rail paneled walls, soaring ceilings, handcrafted staircases & banisters, carved woodwork, leaded-glass casement windows & doors, stained-glass wood doors, crystal doorknobs, original sconces & light fixtures, & beautiful stonework. Nearly every room enjoys views of the surrounding gardens & mature landscaping. The exterior is equally exceptional. Travertine, bluestone & EP Henry patios, walls & walkways create a series of outdoor living spaces designed to engage w/ the landscape from nearly every angle. Updates include the entire interior & exterior having just been professionally painted, an updated kitchen & baths, windows, doors, garage doors & openers, roof, HVAC, high-efficiency Weil-McLain gas heater, Bryant high-velocity central air, Bradford White gas water heater, 200+ amp electric w/ multiple panels, hardwired house backup generator plug-in, light fixtures, ceiling fans, pool, spa, patios, walls, walkways, driveway, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, fire pit, landscape lighting, flower-bed irrigation, aluminum & wood fencing & gates, plus low-maintenance landscaping, trees, flowers & plantings. The finished lower level, w/ its own fireplace & TV, is perfect for kids, pets, a Peloton, Pilates, games, hobbies or a rec room. The pool, spa & outdoor entertaining areas are perfect for family gatherings, entertaining, BBQ, & special occasions. The home offers abundant natural light & storage, tremendous indoor & outdoor living space, timeless character & an unmistakable sense of warmth. Walk to Abington High & Middle Schools directly across the street, w/ Highland & Copper Beech Elementary schools just blocks away. Also within walking distance are Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Honeygrow, Shake Shack, Starbucks, Wawa, CVS, PNC Bank, PetSmart, Jules Thin Crust, the Noble SEPTA Regional Rail Station w/ service to Center City, Suburban Station, 30th St. Station & Philadelphia Airport, plus Baederwood Park, J. Boyd Coates Park & Briar Bush Nature Center. Minutes away are Jefferson Abington Hospital, Pennypack Park, Target, Abington Art Center, Abington Friends School & Arcadia U. Enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, cafés, parks, trails, golf, tennis, pickleball & country clubs.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,200,000

AD Id : 87745029

MLS Id : PAMC2186660

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 0.93 Acre

Living Area Size : 4,328

Year Built : 1938

Garage : 3

County : MONTGOMERY

Subdivision: Baederwood

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 5

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 5 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Finished, Full, Sump Pump, Interior Entry
  • Flooring Information

    Hardwood, Wood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Roofing Information

    Tile
  • Interior Features

    Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Pantry Roof: Tile Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Oven, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Bay Window(s), Low Emissivity Windows
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Steam Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Electric

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1938 Building Area Total: 4328 Construction Materials: Stone Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Terrace Pool Features: Fenced, Filtered, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo, Salt Water, Private Private Pool: Yes View: Trees/Woods, Garden
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Barbecue, Lighting

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 0.93 Lot Size Source: Estimated Lot Size Square Feet: 40510.8 Lot Description: Front Yard, Level, Private, Back Yard

    Property Information

    Subdivision: BAEDERWOOD Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 4521 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 88

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1200000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 30-00-06300-006 Tax Lot: 012 Tax Year: 2026 Annual Tax: $17079

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 11 Oversized, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Garage, Driveway, Covered, Attached

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3
    Homeowners Association Information
    Association Amenities: Playground Community Features: Sidewalks

  • School Information

    Elementary School: HIGHLAND
    Junior High School: ABINGTON JUNIOR
    Senior High School: ABINGTON
  • Location Information

    Direction: Old York Road to Canterbury Road. Home is on the Left at 1952 Canterbury Road. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
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MLS: PAMC2186660 LISTED BY: Tim Owen, Compass Pennsylvania, LLC 267-435-8015 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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