Address
1920 Montgomery Avenue, Villanova, PA
Price
$ 2,490,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#PAMC2096884
- TypePending
- CountyMONTGOMERY
- CityVillanova
- AreaLower Merion Twp
- Zip19085
- StyleManor
- Year Built1900
- Taxes$ 32672
- Price$ 2,490,000
- Bedrooms7
- Full Bathrooms5
- Half Bathrooms3
- Sqr Footage8309
- Lot Size4.44 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
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, Washingtons 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 homes 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 loggiaa room that can open to the outdoors and adjoining roomsserves 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 propertys natural beauty, with specimen trees and lush landscaping. Turn-of-the-20th century elegance meets modern convenience in the kitchen, butlers 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 bathroomsone 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 dcor. 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.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Gladwyne Elementary School | Welsh Valley Middle School | Harriton Senior High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 2/29/2024 | Listed $2,490,000 |
General Features
| Interior Features | 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 Li |
|---|---|
| Sewer | On Site Septic |
| Heating | Radiant,Radiator |
| Cooling | Central A/C,Zoned |
| Utilities | Natural Gas Available |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Roof | Shake,Wood,Pitched,Flat |
| 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 |
| Exterior Features | Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting |
| Zoning | RESIDENTIAL |
| Pool Y/N | No Pool |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio(s),Porch(es),Brick,Balcony,Terrace |
| Architectural Style | Manor |
| Construction Materials | Stone |
| Exclusions | see agent |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service,Circuit Breakers,Fuses |
| Levels | 3 |
| Tax Year | 2023 |
| Percent Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Accessibility | None |
| Additional Parcels Description | THIS LISTING IS FOR 1920 MONTGOMERY AVE ONLY ANOTHER MLS LISTING IS AVAILABLE FOR 1920 AND 1904 COMBINED PARCELS $3.2 M |
| County | MONTGOMERY |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA / Comm Assn | No |
| Subdivision Name | NONE AVAILABLE |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Transportation | Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles |
| Status | PENDING |
| Directions | N Spring Mill Rd to Montgomery Ave - house on the left,or Mastsonford Rd to Montgomery - house on the right |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2024-05-01T19:52:28 |
| City | VILLANOVA |
| Buyer Agent Compensation | 2.5 |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| MLS Area | Lower Merion Twp (10640) |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 193406.40 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 816380.0 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Street Name | MONTGOMERY |
| Tax Annual Amount | 32672.0 |
| Property Condition | Excellent |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 3.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | 299.68 |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Virtual Tour | https://vimeo.com/917488948?share=copy |
| Total SQFT | 8309 |
| Days on Market | 40 |
| Standard Status | Pending |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Tax Lot | 5 |
| Buyer Agent Compensation Type | % Of Gross |
Interior Features
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Basement | Full,Unfinished |
| Flooring | Hardwood,Ceramic Tile,Marble,Tile/Brick |
| Total Fireplaces | 11 |
| Fireplace Features | Brick,Mantel(s),Marble,Wood |
| Hot Water | Natural Gas |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Window Features | Bay/Bow,Double Pane,Transom |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 8309 |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Half Baths | 3 |
| Street Suffix | AVENUE |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 7 |
| Room Type | Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Family Room,Foyer,Breakfast Room,Exercise Room,Laundry,Other,Office,Bedroom 6,Bathroom 2,Bathroom 3,Attic,Prima |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Laundry Type | Upper Floor |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Assessor |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 7 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 5 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half Main Level | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 5 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 4.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 5 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 8 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Asphalt Driveway,Circular Driveway |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Backs to Trees,Landscaping,No Thru Street,Private |
| Water Source | Public |
| Inclusions | see agent |
| Total Parking Spaces | 12 |
| Type of Parking | Driveway |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Acres | 4.44 |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Source | Estimated |
| Door Features | Six Panel,French,Double Entry |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Bedroom | Upper 2 | Attached Bathroom,Flooring - HardWood | ||
| Attic | Upper 2 | Attic - Floored | ||
| Bathroom 2 | Upper 1 | Attached Bathroom,Built-Ins,Countertop(s) - Granite,Flooring - Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Recessed | ||
| Bathroom 3 | Upper 1 | Flooring - Ceramic Tile,Countertop(s) - Granite | ||
| Bedroom 2 | Upper 1 | Attached Bathroom,Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - HardWood,Walk-In Closet(s) | ||
| Bedroom 3 | Upper 1 | Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - HardWood,Walk-In Closet(s) | ||
| Bedroom 4 | Upper 1 | |||
| Bedroom 5 | Upper 1 | Flooring - HardWood | ||
| Bedroom 6 | Upper 2 | Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - HardWood,Walk-In Closet(s) | ||
| Breakfast Room | Main | Built-Ins,Breakfast Nook,Countertop(s) - Granite,Flooring - HardWood,Lighting - Recessed | ||
| Dining Room | Main | Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - HardWood,Crown Molding | ||
| Exercise Room | Upper 2 | Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - Wood | ||
| Family Room | Main | Fireplace - Wood Burning,Crown Molding,Flooring - Terrazzo | ||
| Foyer | Main | Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - HardWood,Crown Molding | ||
| Full Bath | Upper 2 | |||
| Full Bath | Upper 1 | |||
| Half Bath | Main | |||
| Half Bath | Main | |||
| Half Bath | Main | |||
| Kitchen | Main | Fireplace - Wood Burning,Crown Molding,Countertop(s) - Granite,Flooring - HardWood,Built-Ins,Lighting - Recessed,Double Sink,Island,Kitchen - Gas Cooking,Pantry | ||
| Laundry | Upper 1 | Built-Ins,Flooring - HardWood | ||
| Living Room | Main | Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - HardWood,Crown Molding | ||
| Office | Main | Flooring - HardWood,Lighting - Recessed | ||
| Other | Main | |||
| Primary Bathroom | Upper 1 | Attached Bathroom,Built-Ins,Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - Marble,Soaking Tub,Countertop(s) - Granite,Crown Molding,Lighting - Recessed,Walk-In Closet(s),Double Sink | ||
| Primary Bedroom | Upper 1 | Fireplace - Wood Burning,Crown Molding,Flooring - HardWood,Attached Bathroom,Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area,Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area,Walk-In Closet(s),Built-Ins |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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