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Karen Strid
BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
610-527-6400
THIS LISTING IS FOR 1920 MONTGOMERY AVE ONLY - 4.44 ACRES AND MAIN HOME ANOTHER MLS LISTING IS AVAILABLE FOR 1920 AND 1904 COMBINED PARCELS LISTED FOR $3.2 M Come home to a classic estate on the storied Main Line. Built in 1900 for coal baron Edwin Saxman, this grand home sits on 4.44 acres in Villanova. This parcel (1920 Montgomery Ave only) comprises the 8,309-sq-ft home. This 3-story, 7-bedroom, 5 full- and 3-half bath stucco-on-stone Colonial was expertly designed by noted Philadelphia architect Horace Wells Sellers, a member of the committee that restored Independence Hall, Washington’s Headquarters in Valley Forge and other historic landmarks. The period architectural details are exquisite. From the grand staircase in the 2-story foyer, 11 wood burning fireplaces, hardwood floors, intricate moldings, bowed windows, arched doorways, built-in cabinets and 10 ft+ ceilings, the home’s classic beauty has withstood the test of time. Love to entertain? Rooms connect seamlessly with the main foyer and each other through sliding glass and French doors. Move easily from indoor to outdoor living, with expansive red brick and stone patios front and back, with covered porches, multiple seating areas and entry doors to several interior rooms. Across the foyer, abutting the living and dining rooms, a loggia—a room that can open to the outdoors and adjoining rooms—serves as a sunlit family room. With its tiled floor and triple arched French doors, it can easily be opened up to bring the outside in. Large windows and French doors in almost every room allow for abundant sunlight and views of the property’s natural beauty, with specimen trees and lush landscaping. Turn-of-the-20th century elegance meets modern convenience in the kitchen, butler’s pantry, breakfast room/wet bar and informal powder room, all renovated in 2004. The kitchen offers a center island with seating, SubZero refrigerator, Wolf range, refrigerator drawers, custom built-in cabinetry and desk, brick fireplace and access to both front and rear patios. Completing the first floor, a step-up “in-law suite” is currently used as an office. This section provides access to the 2nd level via back stairs to 2 guest bedrooms and bath above. Off the foyer, the grand staircase leads upstairs to a beautiful landing and hallway with 3 gorgeous chandeliers, complete with a sleeping porch, a nod to the days before central air. The primary suite has also been renovated for comfort and convenience. It includes a fireplace, a sitting room, multiple closets with built-ins, and 2 well-appointed luxury bathrooms—one of which pampers you with a soaking tub, steam shower, water closet, marble flooring, built-in cabinetry and a fireplace. Also on this section of hallway, 2 large bedrooms with fireplaces and walk-in closets share a renovated bath. On this level, you will also find the laundry room, with original cabinetry, as well as 2 additional bedrooms, another bath, and 2 storage closets. Another stairwell leads to the 3rd floor, which offers 2 bedrooms, a full bath and a large bonus room with fireplace, currently used as an exercise room. The original “silver closet” on this level is now used to store seasonal décor. The current owner has made many improvements, including a new cedar roof, copper gutters and downspouts; primed and coated flat and tin portions of roof; rebuilt fireplaces; HVAC system, outdoor lighting and sound system, and added 2nd electrical service. This grand property puts you right where you want to be, minutes from the shops and restaurants of Lancaster Avenue, with easy access to I-476 and other arteries and SEPTA rail, and in the coveted Lower Merion School District.
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Total Bedrooms : 7
Total Bedroom (Upper): 7
Bedroom Upper Level 1: 5
Bedroom Upper Level 1: 2
Total Baths: 8
Full Baths: 5
Half Baths: 3
Laundry Type : Upper Floor
Water Source : Public
Patio/Porch Features: Patio(s),Porch(es),Brick,Balcony,Terrace
Additional Stairway,Attic,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Butlers Pantry,Crown Moldings,Exposed Beams,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Island,Pantry,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Soaking Tub,Stall Shower,Tub Shower,Upgraded Countertops,Wainscotting,Walk-in Closet(s),Wood Floors,Wine Storage,Store/Office
Roof : Shake,Wood,Pitched,Flat
Exterior Property Features : Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting
Basement Description: Full,Unfinished
Property Appliances: Built-In Microwave,Built-In Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Commercial Range,Dryer - Gas,Washer - Front Loading
Fireplace: Brick,Mantel(s),Marble,Wood
Shake,Wood,Pitched,Flat
Cooling: Central A/C,Zoned
Heating: Radiant,Radiator
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Window Treatments: Bay/Bow,Double Pane,Transom
Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting
Year Built: 1900
Structure: Detached
Fireplace: 11
Major Appliances: Built-In Microwave,Built-In Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Commercial Range,Dryer - Gas,Washer - Front Loading
New Construction: No
Built: 1900
Construction Material: Stone
Roof: Shake,Wood,Pitched,Flat
Foundation/Basement: Concrete Perimeter
Architecture: Manor
Pool/Private: No Pool
Roof Type: Shake,Wood,Pitched,Flat
Utilities: Natural Gas Available
Pool: No Pool
Sewer: On Site Septic
Water Heat: Natural Gas
Lot Size: 193,406
Lot Size (Acres): 4.44
Architectural Style: Manor
Main Square Feet: 193,406
SQ ft: 8,309
SQ ft (Living Area): 8,309
Total Lot SQ ft: 193,406
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Total Acreage: 4.44
New Construction: No
Type: Manor
Possession: Negotiable
Days Of Market: 40
Annual Tax: $32,672
Tax Year: 2023
Total Taxes Payment Frequency: Annually
Negotiable
Taxes Assessment Amount: $816,380
Total Parking Spaces: 12
Parking Type: Driveway
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway,Circular Driveway
Has Garage: N
Roof: Shake,Wood,Pitched,Flat
Direction: N Spring Mill Rd to Montgomery Ave - house on the left, or Mastsonford Rd to Montgomery - house on the right
Elementary School: GLADWYNE
Middle OR Junior School: WELSH VALLEY
High School: HARRITON SENIOR
School District: LOWER MERION
Total Fire Place: 11
Fire Place Features: Brick,Mantel(s),Marble,Wood
Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Public
Sewer: On Site Septic
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Direction: N Spring Mill Rd to Montgomery Ave - house on the left, or Mastsonford Rd to Montgomery - house on the right
Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
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Darby Paoli Road , Villanova, PA,19085 | $5,995,000 | -- | -- | 344,995 | 344995.2 Sqft |
1968 W Montgomery Avenue , Villanova, PA,19085 | $750,000 | -- | -- | 53,662 | 53662 Sqft |
1445 Mount Pleasant Road , Villanova, PA,19085 | $3,650,000 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,756 | 74052 Sqft |
1420 Kyneton Road , Villanova, PA,19085 | $4,250,000 | 7 | 8.5 | 9,078 | 90169 Sqft |
515 Candace Lane , Villanova, PA,19085 | $1,895,000 | 5 | 3.5 | -- | 31000 Sqft |
1323 Prospect Hill Road , Villanova, PA,19085 | $1,374,900 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,567 | 34800 Sqft |
1995 W Montgomery Avenue , Villanova, PA,19085 | $234,900 | -- | -- | 26,500 | 26500 Sqft |
1321 Arrowmink Road , Villanova, PA,19085 | $2,299,000 | 5 | 5.5 | 6,028 | 28401 Sqft |
253 Ithan Creek Rd , Villanova, PA,19085 | $1,800,000 | 5 | 4.5 | 6,466 | 64904 Sqft |
810 Mount Moro Road , Villanova, PA,19085 | $4,895,000 | 5 | 5.5 | 7,267 | 123710 Sqft |
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ByOwner last updated this listing 04/29/2024 @ 11:53
MLS: PAMC2096884
LISTED BY: Karen Strid , BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
SOURCE: BRIGHT MLS
Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5%
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