1543 MONK ROAD, Gladwyne, PA 19035

$7,950,000 Asking Price

8 beds
11 baths
14,467  sqft
Built in 1930

AUCTION - Seller offering property via online auction. Bid online beginning Monday, May 20th with a starting bid of $2M. Preview starts the weekend of Friday, May 17th. ALL POTENTIAL BUYERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED BY AUCTION COMPANY BEFORE BEING ADMITTED FOR A PREVIEW. Linden Hill can be bid for with or without the adjacent Linden Court at 1539 Monk Road. Linden Hill on 13.83± acres, in Philadelphia Main Line's most exclusive areas, is a historic and rare opportunity to experience true estate living. The main residence, guest house, grounds and gardens are spectacular, having been magnificently maintained by the present owners. The property is notable for its world-class architecture and its very private, park-like setting. Designed between 1928 and 1931 by Edmund B. Gilchrist for stockbroker Rodman Ellison Griscom, the property was owned for more than 50 years by the Dorrance family of Campbell's Soup Company. Enter Linden Hill's very secluded grounds and travel past fenced pastures and stone outbuildings reminiscent of the quaintest of French villages. The stunning main residence is a majestic example of French Normandy- inspired design of breathtaking scale and symmetry, and lends itself perfectly to comfortable everyday family living, easy entertaining and offering every modern amenity. Its grand-scale rooms showcase soaring ceiling heights, breathtaking windows and French doors with endless views, interior access to multiple terraces, beautifully restored, hand-crafted millwork, original floors and moldings throughout, elegant and easy, expansive or intimate gathering spaces. Private bedroom suites and common areas are equally inviting, with configurations that also accommodate guests for short-term or extended stays. Beyond the main house are a two bedroom, two bathroom guest house, two pools, a pool house and tennis court, all set within absolutely stunning gardens and grounds. As a picturesque legacy property that can also serve as a family and corporate retreat, look no farther than the timeless and spectacular Linden Hill, in close proximity to renowned schools, horse trails, fabulous shopping, clubs, golf courses, recreational facilities, restaurants, trains, Center City Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport and more. A rare jewel. *PUBLIC SEWER NOW AVAILABLE* **. Bid at auction for the opportunity to own the Mainline’s most prestigious residence. 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.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Kitchen - Eat-In,Kitchen - Island,Primary Bath(s),Sprinkler System,Walk-in Closet(s),Built-Ins,Breakfast Area,Additional Stairway,Butlers Pantry,Carpet,Chair Railings,Curved Staircase,Double/Dual Staircase,Entry Level Bedroom,Family Room Off Kitchen,Floor Plan - Open,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Recessed Lighting,Soaking Tub,Stain/Lead Glass,Upgraded Countertops,Wainscotting,Wine Storage,Window Treatments,Attic,2nd Kitchen,Combination Dining/Living,Combination Kitchen/Living,Crown Moldings,Dining Area,Exposed Beams,Kitchen - Gourmet,Kitchen - Table Space,Pantry,Spiral Staircase,Studio,Tub Shower,Wood Floors,Other
Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Family Room,Library,Breakfast Room,Bedroom 1,Exercise Room,In-Law/auPair/Suite,Laundry,Mud Room,Other,Solarium,Media Room,Bedroom 6,Primary Bathroom,Full Bath,Additional Bedroom
Appliances:
Built-In Range,Built-In Microwave,Commercial Range,Dishwasher,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Freezer,Icemaker,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,Oven - Double,Oven - Self Cleaning,Oven - Wall,Oven/Range - Gas,Refrigerator,Six Burner Stove,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Water Heater
Laundry:
Main Floor
Basement:
Full,Outside Entrance,Partially Finished,Walkout Level
Flooring:
Marble,Carpet,Stone,Tile/Brick,Wood
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Mantel(s),Marble,Stone,Wood,Gas/Propane, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 7
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
BBQ Grill,Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Lawn Sprinkler,Outbuilding(s),Play Area,Secure Storage,Stone Retaining Walls,Tennis Court(s),Underground Lawn Sprinkler,Other,Gutter System, Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Manor,Normandy,Traditional
Parking:
Circular Driveway,Private,Crushed Stone,Lighted Parking,Paved Driveway,Paved Parking

Construction

Roofing:
Tile
Windows:
Casement,Atrium,Storm,Screens
General:
Stone, 2, Permanent

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
LOWER MERION
County:
MONTGOMERY

Lot

Zoning:
RESIDENTIAL, 40-00-38064-00-2
View:
Garden/Lawn,Courtyard,Panoramic,Pasture,Pond,Scenic Vista,Trees/Woods,Valley,Water,Other
Fencing:
Decorative,Split Rail,Invisible
Current Use:
0319

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable TV Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Electric Available,Multiple Phone Lines,Phone Connected,Under Ground,Water Available, Underground,Generator,440 Volts,200+ Amp Service
Water:
Public
Sewer:
On Site Septic,Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN
Exclusions:
See agent

This listing courtesy of:
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, Lisa Yakulis

About Gladwyne, PA

Housing

Number of Units
1,769
Median Home Value
$1,028,594
Median Rent
$1,590

18.91% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.77% are vacant.

Commute

Car
52.16%
Public Transportation
4.05%
Walk to Work
1.52%
Work from Home
41.47%
Other
0.41%

The median travel time to work is 21 minutes.

People

Population
4,384
Median Age
44.90
Median Household Size
2.92

Education

High School
6.09%
Associate’s Degree
4.08%
Bachelor’s Degree
31.29%
Graduate Degree
51.94%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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