This home's estimate is 391.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.74M) of 6 comparable homes.
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1543 Monk Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035
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AUCTION - Seller offering property via online auction. Bid online beginning Monday, May 20th with a starting bid of $2M. Preview starts the weekend of Friday, May 17th. ALL POTENTIAL BUYERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED BY AUCTION COMPANY BEFORE BEING ADMITTED FOR A PREVIEW. Linden Hill can be bid for with or without the adjacent Linden Court at 1539 Monk Road. Linden Hill on 13.83± acres, in Philadelphia Main Line's most exclusive areas, is a historic and rare opportunity to experience true estate living. The main residence, guest house, grounds and gardens are spectacular, having been magnificently maintained by the present owners. The property is notable for its world-class architecture and its very private, park-like setting. Designed between 1928 and 1931 by Edmund B. Gilchrist for stockbroker Rodman Ellison Griscom, the property was owned for more than 50 years by the Dorrance family of Campbell's Soup Company. Enter Linden Hill's very secluded grounds and travel past fenced pastures and stone outbuildings reminiscent of the quaintest of French villages. The stunning main residence is a majestic example of French Normandy- inspired design of breathtaking scale and symmetry, and lends itself perfectly to comfortable everyday family living, easy entertaining and offering every modern amenity. Its grand-scale rooms showcase soaring ceiling heights, breathtaking windows and French doors with endless views, interior access to multiple terraces, beautifully restored, hand-crafted millwork, original floors and moldings throughout, elegant and easy, expansive or intimate gathering spaces. Private bedroom suites and common areas are equally inviting, with configurations that also accommodate guests for short-term or extended stays. Beyond the main house are a two bedroom, two bathroom guest house, two pools, a pool house and tennis court, all set within absolutely stunning gardens and grounds. As a picturesque legacy property that can also serve as a family and corporate retreat, look no farther than the timeless and spectacular Linden Hill, in close proximity to renowned schools, horse trails, fabulous shopping, clubs, golf courses, recreational facilities, restaurants, trains, Center City Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport and more. A rare jewel. * PUBLIC SEWER NOW AVAILABLE * * * . Bid at auction for the opportunity to own the Mainline’s most prestigious residence. 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.
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Sale history for 1543 Monk Rd
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$656/sq ft
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$397/sq ft
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Public record
- Public record
- Zoning
LDR1
Low Density Residential Districts
LDR1 is a low intensity district intended for detached single-family residential homes and the preservation of the existing estate character.Include but are not limited to:
- Agriculture
- Housing-Single unit
- Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 20
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 20
- Circular Driveway, Private, Crushed Stone, Lighted Parking, Paved Driveway, Paved Parking
- Driveway, On Street, Other
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 5
- # of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 6
- # of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 2
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 3
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 6
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 2
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 9
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Built-In Microwave, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Icemaker, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Door Features: Double Entry
- Flooring Type: Marble, Carpet, Stone, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s), Sprinkler System, Walk-in Closet(s), Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Additional Stairway, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Chair Railings, Curved Staircase, Double/Dual Staircase, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Stain/Lead Glass, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Wine Storage, Window Treatments, Attic, 2nd Kitchen, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Spiral Staircase, Studio, Tub Shower, Wood Floors, Other
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
- Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, High, Masonry, Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls, Tray Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
- Room Information
- Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Exercise Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Mud Room, Solarium, Media Room, Bedroom 6, Master Bathroom, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 7
- Mantel(s), Marble, Stone, Wood, Gas/Propane
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Full, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
Exterior
- Property Information
- Not Federal Flood Zone
- Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
- Historic
- Horse: Yes
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Property Condition: Excellent
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Foundation Details: Permanent
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Terrace
- Roof: Tile
- Structure Type: Detached
- Window Features: Casement, Atrium, Storm, Screens
- Other Structures: 2nd House, Barn/Stable, Cabana/Pool House, Guest House, Pool Equipment Shed, Storage Barn/Shed, Tenant House
- Exterior Information
- BBQ Grill, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Lawn Sprinkler, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Secure Storage, Stone Retaining Walls, Tennis Court(s), Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Other, Gutter System
- Fencing: Decorative, Split Rail, Invisible
- Pool Information
- Personal Pool
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Level, No Thru Street, Not In Development, Open, Partly Wooded, Pond, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Secluded, SideYard(s), Sloping, Stream/Creek, Subdivision Possible, Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting
- Lot Size Dimensions: 2321.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Has Water View
- Tidal Water: No
- Land Information
- Additional Parcels
- Additional Parcels Description: Linden Court also being offered
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 14,467
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Information
- Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
- Tax Information
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- City/Town Tax: $10,470
- County Tax: $11,965
- School Tax: $80,953
- School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- Tax Assessed Value: $2,498,970
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Annual Amount: $104,363
- Assessments Information
- Year Assessed: 2024
- Lease Information
- Lease Considered: No
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Central Air
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Underground, Generator, 440 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
- Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic, Public Sewer
- Cable TV Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Electric Available, Multiple Phone Lines, Phone Connected, Under Ground, Water Available
- Water Source: Public
Location
- School Information
- High School: HARRITON SENIOR
- School District Name: LOWER MERION
- School District Source: Listing Agent
- Location Information
- Directions: From Lancaster, turn left on Morris Ave, right on Waverly Rd, right on Youngs Ford Rd, left on Monk Rd
- Location Type: Suburban
- Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
- Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Transportation: Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
- Waterfrontage Information
- Water Access
- Water Oriented
- Water Body Type: Pond
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: —
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Montgomery County
- APN: —
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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