Enter through the gates on the circular drive and open the massive front door to envelope yourself in the spacious hall of Historic "Bryn Leigh", a classic stone Colonial Revival house that was built in 1903 for socialite Mrs. Alice Girvin. This gracious and stately stone colonial with elegant grounds reflects the finest tradition of the Philadelphia Main Line. Quality craftsmanship and timeless details, high ceilings 11’ on the first and 10’ on the upper two floors, deep windowsills, Five fireplaces, double french doors in the living room lead out to a covered flagstone wrap-around porch and deck overlooking the pool. Inside extensive moldings and millwork, hardwood floors. Fully updated for todays life with 8 bedrooms, 5.2 baths. Wonderfully large kitchen with an open beamed ceiling Dacor 6 burner commercial range/oven, a 2nd stainless Dacor wall oven, custom cabinetry, stainless Sub-Zero refrigerator, a prep sink, oversized center island with seating for 6, custom cabinetry, large doors that open to invite dining alfresco and enhance a circle of entertainment for guest flow around the deck to the living room and pool. From the massive foyer’s central hall you can reach the Formal dining room with wainscoting and a fireplace, the study with its own outside entrance, the powder room that serves the pool and of course the grand stair. Up one level and take a pause at the window seat over looking the second floor porch before you make your way to the front of the house with the master bedroom suite with large walk in closet and bath and another ample en’suite bedroom. At the back of the house on this level there is the Au pair suite , Bath and laundry. Up another flight and you first encounter a bookcase hiding a secret room with en’suite bath and another secret passage to one of the four bedrooms on the top floor. The basement has Mudroom entrance from the garage, Exercise Room, Movie Room, open area/playroom, a shop/hobby area and tons of storage space. Fully fenced yard with automatic gates on the front drive as well as the back drive, New roof 2019, refinished hardwoods, new HVAC, new plumbing, 53 new windows. landscaped grounds enclose the property with colorful plantings, flat grassy areas and in-ground pool and spa with waterfall complete this Bryn Mawr estate
Single-familyProperty Type
1903Year Built
1.07 acresLot Size
$397Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kenn Brown• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•610-225-7400 (broker)
•bethe@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Donna Pearson• Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors-Collegeville
Welcome to 270 Curwen Road, "Bryn Leigh, " a classic stone Main Line manor home, that has been updated for todays family life. The 8 bedroom, 5.5 bath home, has the timeless details and quality craftsmanship of the traditional Main Line- 11 ft ceilings on the main floor, and 10 ft ceilings on the 2nd and 3rd floors, 13" high baseboards throughout the home, arched doorways with custom mill work and trim, mahogany built-ins, 15" deep windowsills throughout, 5 fireplaces, hardwoods throughout, and double french doors that lead out to a classic flagstone wrap-around porch, that will entice you to sit outside for hours. The Kitchen is grand in size and updated with abundant custom cabinetry, stainless Sub-Zero refrigerator, a second "vegetable" sink, Dacor 6 burner commercial range/oven, a 2nd stainless Dacor wall oven, oversized center island seating 6, french door to a seated patio area, and back stairway that leads to a nanny/in-law suite with its own entrance. The Living Room and Family Room each have custom built ins, glorious windows and doors to the outside, for perfect entertaining flow. Many school fundraisers have been held in this home! The Dining Room has a FP, exquisite wainscoting and the largest bay window with abundant light. The 2nd floor features a huge master suite with 2 fireplaces, windows galore, master bath and new custom walk-in closets and dressing room. The second floor hosts another en-suite Bedroom, Office, Full Bath, and 2nd floor Laundry Room. The 3rd floor has 5 additional, gracious bedrooms and 2 more full baths, all with 10 ft ceilings. There is also a secret room behind a bookcase, and a secret passageway for the kids to play. The lower level has an oversized Mudroom, Exercise Room, Movie Room, open area/playroom, and tons of storage space. The meticulously landscaped grounds enclose the property with colorful plantings, flat grassy areas and a vacation-like in-ground pool and spa with waterfall. The homeowners have taken all the risk out of buying an older home for you, because they have updated and replaced almost everything: new roof 2019, refinished hardwoods, new HVAC, new plumbing, new electric, tied the house into public sewer, replaced 53 windows, new french doors, new laundry room, kitchen, carpeting, replaced pool systems, finished basement. "Bryn-Leigh" has been loved and maintained in every way, and is ready for the next generation of owners to love and care for it.
BRIGHT MLS #1009016798
Nov 3, 2010
Listing Removed
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Mar 24, 2010
Listed
$1,599,000
$228/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003343705
Dec 6, 1999
Sold
$732,500
$105/sq ft
Mar 21, 1999
Listed
$732,500
$105/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC524058
Sep 14, 1998
Listed
$869,000
$124/sq ft
Sep 14, 1998
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jan 2, 1987
Sold
$345,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$34,279 (+4.6%)
2025
$32,772 (+5.4%)
2024
$31,095 (+4.4%)
2023
$29,799 (+1.9%)
2022
$29,247 (+2.3%)
2021
$28,581 (+2.5%)
2020
$27,883 (+1.8%)
2019
$27,390 (+1.9%)
2018
$26,889 (+2.8%)
2017
$26,146 (+8.4%)
2015
$24,110 (+6.0%)
2014
$22,746
2013
$22,746 (+3.1%)
2011
$22,071 (+4.0%)
2010
$21,224 (+3.6%)
2009
$20,495
Tax history for 270 Curwen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$34,279 (+4.6%)
2025
$32,772 (+5.4%)
2024
$31,095 (+4.4%)
2023
$29,799 (+1.9%)
2022
$29,247 (+2.3%)
2021
$28,581 (+2.5%)
2020
$27,883 (+1.8%)
2019
$27,390 (+1.9%)
2018
$26,889 (+2.8%)
2017
$26,146 (+8.4%)
2015
$24,110 (+6.0%)
2014
$22,746
2013
$22,746 (+3.1%)
2011
$22,071 (+4.0%)
2010
$21,224 (+3.6%)
2009
$20,495
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
8
Baths
3.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
199 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.07 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,491
Year built
1903
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400039272009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 26, 2026.
LDR2
Low Density Residential Districts
LDR2 is a low intensity district intended for detached single-family residential homes and the preservation of the existing neighborhood character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 10
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
Asphalt Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 5
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Six Burner Stove, Washer