Set on a beautifully manageable acre in the estate section, this distinctive residence offers an unusual combination of architectural presence, privacy and ease. Extraordinary detailing is evident throughout, but it is perhaps the windows that are most memorable: beautifully scaled and exquisitely detailed, they frame private views of the surrounding landscape while giving each room its own architectural character. Inside, the home is sophisticated and highly styled, with two marble fireplaces anchoring the principal living spaces. A beautifully updated kitchen balances clean, current design with the character of the architecture, while the renovated baths are equally refined in their materials and execution. A loft office adds an unexpected and appealing workspace, removed from the primary living areas yet visually connected to the home. With only 2 bedrooms, the residence is particularly compelling for those who want to maintain a substantial Main Line presence without the burden of rooms that are rarely used. The scale is generous where it matters, yet refreshingly right sized for everyday living. Outside, approximately one acre provides privacy and a lovely sense of setting without the maintenance demands of a larger estate. The result is a rare offering: an architecturally significant home in an established estate setting, beautifully updated and exceptionally suited to a buyer seeking sophistication, privacy and a more effortless way to live on the Main Line.
Wynnewood, located between Ardmore and Bala Cynwyd, is a residential and commuter-friendly Penn Wynne neighborhood with leafy streets and a compact commercial strip. Stone Tudors and brick Colonials line curving blocks, with pockets of mid-century apartments near Lancaster Avenue. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lancaster Avenue corridor by Wynnewood Road, where cafés, small grocers, and everyday services keep sidewalks active. Community pillars include the historic Bryn Mawr Film Institute, the Saturday bustle of the Ardmore Farmers Market, and the stage lights at People’s Light. Parks and school fields thread through the area, and SEPTA rail stations shape a walk-and-ride rhythm. Trails and creekside greenspaces nearby add a quiet, outdoorsy counterpoint.
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Offer insights
20 W Old Gulph Rd · $1,950,000
$1.97M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.97M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
31 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Built-ins
Crown moldings
Recessed lighting
Skylights
Walk-in closet
French doors
Three wood-burning fireplaces
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Dishwasher
Wall oven
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Main-floor laundry
Washer
Dryer
Water heater
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Electric cooling
Exterior features
Private setting
Rear yard
Stream or creek
Exterior lighting
Porch
Home design
Detached home
Parking
Gravel driveway
Construction
Stucco exterior
Block foundation
Major renovation in 2018
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas hot water
Electricity and solar
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CHARMING, SOPHISTICATED 200 YR OLD 3-STORY CARRIAGE HOUSE W/ APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAIN LINE'S MOST CELEBRATED DESIGNER. SITUATED ON 1 SPECTACULAR ACRE. THIS SPARKLING RETREAT FEATURES 3 ITALIAN MARBLE FIREPLACES, FANTASTIC MILLWORK W/ HAND TURNED SPINDLED STAIRCASE & MULLIONED WINDOWS IN THE GOURMET COUNTRY KITCHEN AFFORDING BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE REAR YARD. THE VAULTED, FAIRY TALE MASTER BDRM SUITE HAS PRIVATE READING LOFT. ADDITIONAL BDRM HAS FULL BATH W/ JACUZZI TUB & SEPARATE EXIT ON LOWER LEVEL. A TRUE GEM.
Public Records
Feb 17, 1999
Sold
$520,000
$307/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC385324
Oct 8, 1996
Listing Removed
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Apr 11, 1996
Listed
$599,000
$354/sq ft
Public Records
May 6, 1983
Sold
$125,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,582 (+4.6%)
2025
$15,853 (+5.4%)
2024
$15,042 (+4.4%)
2023
$14,415 (+1.9%)
2022
$14,148 (+2.3%)
2021
$13,826 (+2.5%)
2020
$13,488 (+1.8%)
2019
$13,250 (+1.9%)
2018
$13,007 (+1.9%)
2017
$12,763 (+8.4%)
2015
$11,769 (+6.0%)
2014
$11,103
2013
$11,103 (+3.1%)
2011
$10,774 (+4.0%)
2010
$10,360 (+3.6%)
2009
$10,004
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
158 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.99 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,692
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,692
Year built
1800
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400043376009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 26, 2026.
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gladwyne, PA • 19035
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Gladwyne. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 20 W Old Gulph Rd
$1,877,547
$72K under list price of $1.95M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $445K to $2.4M.