1539 MONK RD Pending Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Gladwyne,PA 19035
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PAMC2101296
Style Converted Barn,Cottage,Normandy
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1930
Annual Tax Amount $17,872
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 12.480 Acres
Property Description
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.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Kitchen,Foyer,Solarium
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Wall Unit
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Exterior
Garage Additional Storage Area,Oversized
Garage Spaces 20.0
Utilities Available Electric Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Water Available,Under Ground,Sewer Available
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Shingle,Wood
Building
Lot Description Adjoins - Open Space,Front Yard,Landscaping,Level,Not In Development,Open,Premium,Private,Rear Yard,SideYard(s),Trees/Wooded,Vegetation Planting
Story 2
Foundation Permanent
Sewer On Site Septic,Public Hook/Up Avail
Water Public
Structure Type Masonry,Plaster Walls
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Gladwyne
Middle Schools Welsh Valley
High Schools Harriton Senior
School District Lower Merion
Others
Special Listing Condition Auction