Pending

1539 Monk Rd

Gladwyne PA, 19035

$3,950,000


Pending

6 Beds

5 Baths

Residential

Built in 1930

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 Court's 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 Campbell's 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.

PAMC2101296

MLS ID

May 13, 2024

Listed

October 2, 2024

Updated

Map

1539 Monk Rd
Gladwyne PA, 19035

Interior Features

Total Stories

2


Bedrooms

6


Total Bathrooms

5


Full Bathrooms

4


Half Bathrooms

1


Interior Features

Entrance Foyer


Floor Description

Wood


Fireplace

Yes


Cooling

No


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

12.48 Acres


Lot Features

Wooded


Architectual Style

Converted Barn, Cottage, Normandy


Roof

Shingle, Wood


Sewer

Septic Tank

School Information

School District

LOWER MERION


High School

HARRITON SENIOR


Elementary School

GLADWYNE

Other Property Details

Area Name

LOWER MERION TWP


Taxes

$17,872


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

23


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

10


Parking

On Street, Detached


Parking Total

20


View

No


County

MONTGOMERY


Water Source

Public


Pool

No

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

7/9/2024

Pending

6/4/2024

Under contract

5/13/2024

Active

Listed by Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Contact: 6105178445 

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