This custom-built manor home is nestled on just under an acre and offers over 5,000 square feet of private flexible living space. Entering through the one-of-a-kind front entryway, you are met with a dramatic curved staircase that leads to a wrap-around second-floor balcony. From the polished hardwood floors and 3 gas fireplaces to the finely crafted wainscoting and custom millwork, the luxurious details and superb craftsmanship throughout this home are evident upon entering. Adjacent to the foyer is the living room providing a wonderful space for formal entertaining with a cozy gas fireplace. The wonderful great room boasts superb natural light with a copious amount of windows offering stunning views of the property while creating a sun-filled environment. With its stunning white-painted, vaulted beamed ceiling, beautiful custom cabinetry, and stone fireplace this room offers a flexible space for the perfect family gathering or celebratory event. French doors lead to a magnificent personal office, adorned with cherry cabinetry, wainscoting, and a coffered ceiling. The massive chef's kitchen is built for entertaining and fashioned with Kountry Kraft inset cabinetry, beautiful granite countertops, and offers three Wolf ovens complemented by a large central island, wine/beverage cooler, ice maker, (2) dishwashers, Subzero refrigerator, and a back staircase. The space extends into a warm and inviting family breakfast area which opens into the fabulous family room adorned with white beams accenting the barreled ceiling and 2 walls of windows overlooking the rear grounds. The grand formal dining room features a custom recessed display cabinet and wainscoting offering a traditional layout with contemporary flair. Ascending the central staircase, you are met with an extraordinary owner's suite beautified by a charming tray ceiling and the third gas fireplace, a separate sitting/exercise room, full walk-in closet, and vaulted sky-lit spa bath that features a frameless glass shower with 2 rain showerheads and body sprays, dual vanities, and a Whirlpool tub. Four additional large bedrooms and 2 more fulls baths are also found on the second floor along with the convenience of a second-floor laundry room. A third staircase also ascends to the unfinished third floor if more space is desired. Full unfinished basement for storage but offers plenty of height should one want to finish it, 2 car attached garage enters into a mudroom, 4 zone HVAC, (2) 80-gallon water heaters, speakers throughout the first floor and master bedroom, a private rear patio. Conveniently located with easy access to Center City, the airport, and all major highways, minutes to the Village of Gladwyne, plus Lower Merion Schools- all contribute to this treasure that could be your next home.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
0.97 acresLot Size
$334Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stephanie MacDonald• Compass RE
•610-822-3356 (broker)
•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)
Bought with Bob Ellis• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Custom built with strict adherence to quality construction and stunning architectural detail, this 5,000+ sq ft Estate Manor Home is so distinctive it was selected as the builder's own home. The ultra-convenient location near all major transportation routes, Center City Philadelphia, the airport, shops, restaurants, schools, and all that upscale Main Line living has to offer is perfect for today's busy family. Classic details meld with luxurious appointments, creating a gracious, luxurious ambiance for relaxing and entertaining. A dramatic center hall staircase, airy 9' coffered and detailed post and beam ceilings, hardwood floors, 3 exquisite fireplaces, arched doorways, custom cabinetry and wainscoting by Trey Halkett, generously-proportioned rooms, and abundant light streaming through 69 oversized windows set an elegant tone. A grand living room with gas fireplace and formal wainscoted dining room graced by built-in cabinetry sit on either side of the entry hall and are accessed through large open doorways. French doors from the living room lead to a handsome coffered ceiling library, beyond which awaits a wonderful sun-filled family room with a white painted beamed vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace with stone surround rising to the ceiling, lovely built-ins and doors to the outside grounds. The dining room is served by a massive top-of-the-line cherry Kountry Kraft and granite kitchen with a partnering breakfast room that opens to a fabulous vaulted sunroom/second family room, also leading outdoors. A formal powder room, rear staircase, mudroom with a closet, family entrance, informal powder room and door to the 2-car garage enhance convenience on the mail level. Enjoy the brightness and peacefulness of your luxurious master suite beautified by a tray ceiling and charming fireplace, along with a sitting room, walk-in fitted closet, and vaulted sky-lit spa bath offering a double sink vanity, Whirlpool tub, and frameless glass shower with 2 rain shower heads and body spray. The upper level also presents 4 additional bedrooms, 2 full baths and a laundry room. A huge unfinished lower level with high ceilings is ready to be finished to meet your needs. Four separate heating and cooling zone provide comfort and energy efficiency. A private patio and sprawling tree-surrounded yard are perfect for hosting guests and watching the family play.
BRIGHT MLS #1007996096
Nov 19, 2016
Listing Removed
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Mar 28, 2016
Listed
$1,100,000
$209/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 10, 2002
Sold
$120,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$28,611 (+4.6%)
2025
$27,354 (+5.4%)
2024
$25,954 (+4.4%)
2023
$24,872 (+1.9%)
2022
$24,411 (+2.3%)
2021
$23,855 (+2.5%)
2020
$23,272 (+1.8%)
2019
$22,861 (+1.9%)
2018
$22,443 (+1.9%)
2017
$22,021 (+8.4%)
2015
$20,306 (+6.0%)
2014
$19,157
2013
$19,157 (+3.1%)
2011
$18,589 (+4.0%)
2010
$17,876 (+3.6%)
2009
$17,262
Tax history for 1708 Waverly Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$28,611 (+4.6%)
2025
$27,354 (+5.4%)
2024
$25,954 (+4.4%)
2023
$24,872 (+1.9%)
2022
$24,411 (+2.3%)
2021
$23,855 (+2.5%)
2020
$23,272 (+1.8%)
2019
$22,861 (+1.9%)
2018
$22,443 (+1.9%)
2017
$22,021 (+8.4%)
2015
$20,306 (+6.0%)
2014
$19,157
2013
$19,157 (+3.1%)
2011
$18,589 (+4.0%)
2010
$17,876 (+3.6%)
2009
$17,262
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
345 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.97 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,262
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400064528007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
LDR2
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