Sitting on 2.65 bucolic acres, completely fenced-in, this 6 Bedroom 7 Full bath, and 2 Powder rooms home is on one of Gladwyne's most desirable streets. Enter through secure gates onto a circular drive with professional landscaping and hardscaping, including the cobblestone curbing. The main entrance welcomes you into a large bright center hall foyer with hardwood floors that flow throughout the home. The French doors to the rear of the foyer lead to the newly updated flagstone deck and resurfaced pool and spa. Directly to the left of the main door, you’ll find the living room including a gas fireplace, perfect for entertaining friends and family. The first-floor office features floor-to-ceiling bookcases surrounding the entire room. There is a formal dining room large enough for any size holiday dinner party. The kitchen with a beautiful breakfast room is large and bright and full of white cabinets, a walk-in pantry, stainless appliances, and an extra-large seated island to encourage gatherings in the kitchen. The kitchen flows effortlessly into the family room with a cathedral ceiling where you will enjoy detailed molding and built-ins encasing the gas fireplace, accentuating the warm and cozy vibe of this home. The walls of glass windows allow you to enjoy the breathtaking views of the private grounds, with sliding doors to access the expansive flagstone patios. Ascend to the second level from the foyer or the rear stairs to the primary suite with a luxurious, resort-like bathroom with heated flooring, a soaking tub, glass-encased shower stall with dual shower heads, double vanity sink, and two walk-in closets. Three additional bedrooms on the second level, each with an en-suite bathroom including heated floors. The third floor is a recently finished loft space with a half bathroom. The sixth bedroom is located on the main level of the home with an easily accessible en-suite full-bathroom designed for Persons with disabilities. On the fully furnished lower level, with 9-foot ceilings, you will find a mirrored gym with impact floors, entertainment area, full bathroom, and school room or art studio. The spectacular grounds are what make this home truly special. Enjoy the newly resurfaced pool and waterfall spa just off the new flagstone deck. A large stone fire pit just past the pool is wood burning and includes ample seating and a grill attachment. Only a few steps away from the home are the pool house with a full bathroom, changing room, and multi-level storage. Lighting and speakers surround this tranquil patio area. Brand-new shed, custom-built vegetable and fruit gardens with an irrigation system serviced by a designated well. The current homeowners did extensive tree removal and added estate fencing so the property can be enjoyed in its entirety. 7 new HVAC units, 4 new electrical panels throughout the main house and pool house, and a full house generator. This home was upgraded with the Savant Smarthome system and new high-speed cables. Only a five-minute drive to the best of Gladwyne Rolling Hill Park and Trails, Philadelphia Country Club, and the historic village of Gladwyne. Located in the renowned Lower Merion School District and minutes from I76 and 476 Expressway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
2.65 acresLot Size
$366Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jack Aezen• Compass RE
•610-822-3356 (broker)
•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)
Bought with Maxine Goldberg• BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr
Great opportunity to purchase a custom designed home on one of the Main Line and Gladwyne's most spectacular properties. This stunning 20 year old French Colonial, with 5 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms(one bathroom is located in the pool house), is situated on almost 3 acres of park-like, professionally landscaped grounds, on one of Gladwyne's most coveted streets. Lovingly maintained and upgraded, this home offers a dramatic, spacious, open floor-plan with great flow for easy living and entertaining. Soaring ceilings and a multitude of windows, including two architectural palladium windows, allow light to permeate each room with spectacular views of the gorgeous outdoors. The first floor comprises a large center hall, living room with fireplace and French doors to a study/office with built-ins. The formal dining room leads to a butler's pantry, a large modern, granite kitchen with island, breakfast area and family/great room with cathedral ceiling and a huge palladium window. A first floor fifth bedroom and bathroom (both handicap accessible), mudroom and large walk-in coat/storage closet and powder room complete this main floor. French doors from the entry hall and sliders from the breakfast area lead to an expansive slate patio overlooking the breathtaking grounds, 45ft in-ground pool and hot tub with waterfall. A pool house with full bath, shower, changing room and multi-level storage is conveniently located nearby. The second floor offers a master suite with vaulted ceiling, his & her bathrooms and two large walk-in closets. There are 3 additional very large bedrooms, all with their own full baths and a spacious laundry room. An open staircase leads to the huge floored attic for additional storage. This large area can easily be converted to additional living space. The incredible lower level with 10 foot ceilings has a full bathroom and is divided into a huge art studio, an entertainment area with big screen TV, a game room with custom designed open space for games, pool table and a gym . Other special features include an attached 3-car garage, circular driveway, security system, 5 zone heating and cooling, new septic, hardwood floors, moldings and wainscoting, back staircase leading to the second floor from the mudroom/kitchen area, surround sound in family room and house wide, 5-zone sound system with Sonos including an exterior in-ground sound system around pool. Prize winning Lower Merion School District, minutes from I76 and 476 Expressway. All stucco was removed in 2018 and replaced with hardy plank, enhancing the handsome curb appeal of this stunning home!
BRIGHT MLS #1000911019
Sep 19, 2017
Listed
$2,349,000
$223/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008163558
Jun 26, 2017
Listing Removed
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May 9, 2017
Listed
$2,490,000
$237/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003341991
Oct 15, 1999
Sold
$1,595,000
$152/sq ft
Oct 23, 1998
Listed
$1,595,000
$152/sq ft
Oct 23, 1998
Listing Removed
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BRIGHT MLS #PAMC370448
Jan 9, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Dec 1, 1997
Listed
$600,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$47,235 (+4.6%)
2025
$45,159 (+5.4%)
2024
$42,849 (+4.4%)
2023
$41,062 (+1.9%)
2022
$40,301 (+2.3%)
2021
$39,383 (+2.5%)
2020
$38,421 (+1.8%)
2019
$37,743 (+1.9%)
2018
$37,052 (+1.9%)
2017
$36,356 (+8.4%)
2015
$33,525 (+6.0%)
2014
$31,628
2013
$31,628 (+3.1%)
2011
$30,690 (+4.0%)
2010
$29,512 (−33.1%)
2009
$44,144
Tax history for 1336 Colton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$47,235 (+4.6%)
2025
$45,159 (+5.4%)
2024
$42,849 (+4.4%)
2023
$41,062 (+1.9%)
2022
$40,301 (+2.3%)
2021
$39,383 (+2.5%)
2020
$38,421 (+1.8%)
2019
$37,743 (+1.9%)
2018
$37,052 (+1.9%)
2017
$36,356 (+8.4%)
2015
$33,525 (+6.0%)
2014
$31,628
2013
$31,628 (+3.1%)
2011
$30,690 (+4.0%)
2010
$29,512 (−33.1%)
2009
$44,144
*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
4
Baths
7.5
Stories
2
Lot width
297 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.65 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
8,177
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400012212006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 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.
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Include but are not limited to:
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry