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Gladwyne,PA 19035
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,096 sqft
Price per Sqft $579
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PAMC2156640
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1937
Available Date 2025-10-03
Annual Tax Amount $25,876
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 2.610 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Tucked away at the end of a private cul-de-sac and set well back from Black Rock Road, this remarkable residence offers a rare combination of privacy, architectural pedigree, and natural beauty in the heart of Gladwyne. Situated on 2.6 acres within the award-winning Lower Merion School District, the home enjoys wooded views from every room and a serene connection to its surroundings. Originally designed in 1937 by architects Douglas Braik and Robert Montgomery Brown, it is a striking example of early International Style architecture, a precursor to the Mid-Century Modern movement. Defined by clean lines, flat rooflines, and expansive bands of windows, the stucco-on-masonry façade, geometric forms, and light-filled interiors embody timeless modern design decades ahead of its time.
Inside, a foyer with custom mosaic marble flooring and original metal-and-glass French doors opens to a spacious living room with wooded vistas, a wraparound terrace, floor-to-ceiling built-ins, and a fireplace. The living spaces flow into a formal dining room and a fully reimagined kitchen with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and backsplash, Brizo fixtures, and premium appliances including a Liebherr Smart refrigerator and freezer, Fisher & Paykel Smart DishDrawer dishwasher, and Bertazzoni induction range, complemented by a light-filled breakfast nook. A home office and powder room complete the main level. Upstairs are four bedrooms and three full baths, including a primary suite with a private balcony, remodeled bath, and walk-in closet. The lower level extends the living space with a family room, laundry, and an additional full bath. A detached garage adds convenience, while renovations throughout—marble and terrazzo baths, recessed lighting, new flooring, custom cabinetry, and quartz window sills—elevate every detail of this historic home for modern living.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Zoning 1101 RESIDENTIAL
Interior
Hot Water Electric
Heating Hot Water,Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 2
Inclusions Washer, Dryer, Refrig
Equipment Built-In Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer - Electric,Dryer - Front Loading,Washer - Front Loading,Range Hood,Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balconies- Multiple,Wrap Around,Deck(s)
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
View Trees/Woods
Roof Type Flat,Rubber
Building
Lot Description Backs to Trees,Cul-de-sac,Partly Wooded
Story 3
Foundation Block
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Public
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Gladwyne
Middle Schools Black Rock
High Schools Harriton
School District Lower Merion
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions