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7 Beds
6 Baths
7,569 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 08/17/2016
Key Details
Sold Price $1,200,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,569 sqft
Price per Sqft $158
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID 1003921171
Sold Date 08/17/16
Style Colonial,Other
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 7,569
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1921
Annual Tax Amount $16,951
Tax Year 2016
Lot Size 5.000 Acres
Acres 5.0
Lot Dimensions 0X0
Property Description
Designed by the Philadelphia firm of Savery & Scheetz for its wealthy industrialist namesake, the Houstonia mansion impresses at every turn. No detail was spared in this 22-room estate - you'll find all of the grace and charm of the time period intact with tasteful and modern updates, making the home both a lovely endeavor in preserved history and well suited for today's discerning buyer. With an incredible amount of original architectural elements whose quality in craftsmanship and detail is a rarity in today's builds, the home is quintessentially Neoclassical. Ascend the bluestone terrace with Juliet balcony & soaring 2-story portico & discover its grandeur. French doors open onto a magnificent reception hall, whose wide stair & Palladian window half-story landing fills the space below with natural light. Gleaming hardwood floors, handsome wainscoting, detailed millwork, pocket doors, stunning light fixtures & quality materials set the tone for this home. A very large, full-depth living room with gorgeous soapstone hearth fireplace is located to the hall's left. It serves as a lovely gathering room, providing access to both the terrace & sunroom. To the right of the center hall, you'll find the office & an arched passageway to the home's beautiful dining room with a second soapstone hearth fireplace. The generously-sized butler's pantry with wine refrigerator & kitchen with gorgeous cabinetry, stainless steel built-in kitchen aid appliances, huge island, and many gourmet amenities! A breakfast room is located just beyond the kitchen & makes a lovely transition to the back stair hall. These stairs provide convenient & informal access to the bedroom wing above; here you'll find 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, laundry & stair access to the 3rd story. Continue across the main stair hall to find the sizable owners suite with en suite bath, large dressing room & access to the sleeping porch. The finished 3rd story includes another bedroom, bonus rooms, walk in cedar closets, another full bath and billiard room. A large, detached carriage house with three heated garage bays is located on a separately deeded tax parcel and is included with this property. The carriage home residence serves perfectly as an in-law/Au-Pair suite, or a rental. Recently refinished floors throughout, it boasts an eat-in kitchen, great room, family room, 2 bedrooms, hall bath and deck. Five acres of gorgeous grounds, Houstonia is surrounded by an oasis of township parkland in Wallingford.
Location
State PA
County Delaware
Area Nether Providence Twp (10434)
Zoning RES
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Other, Attic
Basement Full, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Stain/Lead Glass, Dining Area
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Oil, Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Stone
Equipment Oven - Wall, Dishwasher
Fireplace N
Appliance Oven - Wall, Dishwasher
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking Features Oversized
Garage Spaces 6.0
Roof Type Slate
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s), Porch(es)
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Trees/Wooded
Story 3+
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial, Other
Level or Stories 3+
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type Cathedral Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Nether Providence
Middle Schools Strath Haven
High Schools Strath Haven
School District Wallingford-Swarthmore
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 34-00-00192-50 & 34-00-00192-51
Ownership Fee Simple
Security Features Security System
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