$3,950,000

1539 Monk Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035
6 beds | Single Family, Single Family-Detached
MLS# PAMC2101296 | NEW LISTING

AUCTION - Seller offering property via online auction, Monday, May 20th with a starting bid of $1.5M. Preview starts Friday, May 17th. ALL POTENTIAL BUYERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED BY AUCTION COMPANY BEFORE BEING ADMITTED FOR A PREVIEW. The adjacent Linden Hill Estate at 1543 Monk is also going to auction. Linden Court on 12.48± acres, in one of the Philadelphia Main Line's most exclusive areas, is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience legacy, estate living at its historic finest, with 21st century amenities. The main residence and its secondary stone structures are in excellent condition, having been magnificently maintained by the present owners. Enter Linden Hill Court's very secluded grounds and travel past fenced pastures and stone outbuildings reminiscent of the quaintest of French villages. Enter the courtyard formed by two residences, a turreted primary house and a guest house, a 10-car garage, woodwork shop, maintenance building, and a quaint two-stall barn. Linden Courtâs primary residence offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths; the guest house offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Constructed by architect Edmund B. Gilchrist from 1928 to 1931, the estate was originally built for stockbroker Rodman Ellison Griscom and purchased in the 1950s by John T. Dorrance, the Campbellâs Soup chemist. Dorrance raised his family on the estate until the mid 1990s. All set within absolutely stunning gardens, stone walls and grounds. As a picturesque legacy property, look no farther than the timeless and spectacular Linden Hill Court. Set in a quiet, walkable Gladwyne neighborhood, it is also just minutes from clubs, golf courses, recreational facilities, center city Philadelphia, trains, renowned schools, shopping and Philadelphia International Airport. Agent is not engaging in auctioneering activities. Contact agent or Interluxe.com for full terms and conditions of the sale and schedule appointment to preview the home.

5/18/2024 11:20 PM
Listing Information
Property Type: Single Family, Single Family-Detached, Cottage, 2 Story
6
4 Full/1 Half
0
12.48 Acres
Estimate
1930
Yes- 10 spaces
Stone, Other Construction
None Available
Other, Gas Water Heater, Public Water Service
Septic, Public Sewer
Electric service available, Natural Gas, Onsite Telephone, Underground
School Information
District: Lower Merion
GLADWYNE
WELSH VALLEY
HARRITON SENIOR
Room Information
Bathrooms
4 1
Kitchen, Living Room, Sun Room, Foyer
Dining Area, Formal
Interior Features
Wood
Electric, Wall Air Conditioning
Gas Heat, Forced Air
Partial
2
Wood Floors, Chair Rail
Exterior / Lot Features
10 Garage Spaces, Street Parking, Paved Driveway
Stone, Other
Wood Shingle, Shingle
0.00 x 0.00
RESIDENTIAL
Level
Exterior Lighting, Out Building, Playground, Front Yard, Landscaped, Not In Development, Back Yard, Side Yard, Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Sideyard(S), Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting
Driving Directions
From Lancaster, turn left on Morris Ave, right on Waverly Rd, right on Youngs Ford Rd, left on Monk Red
Area map
Walk Score
Financial Considerations
Fee Simple
25633191
$17,873
2023
Listing Price History

Courtesy: Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, (610) 229-9011