Welcome to 1380 Gilbert Road, an extraordinary Wayne Herkness Meadowbrook estate that seamlessly merges classic architecture with the luxuries of modern living. This distinguished property, poised on 1.29 acres of beautifully established grounds, reflects an unparalleled level of craftsmanship and individuality rarely found in today's homes. Built in 1927, this stately stone and shingle residence boasts an expansive interior of almost 5,000 square feet, thoughtfully arranged across three levels. The home features five bedrooms and four bathrooms, offering ample space for both family and guests. From its commanding stone façade to its secluded gardens, the property exudes a timeless charm that cannot be duplicated. The impressive cut stone exterior sets the residence apart, its rich texture and architectural detail convey a sense of permanence and artistry that is nearly impossible to replicate. Inside, the home continues to captivate with graciously proportioned rooms featuring hardwood floors, intricate millwork, refined moldings, and multiple fireplaces. Arched windows and French doors create a seamless flow between formal and informal spaces, providing an elegant backdrop for both entertaining and everyday living. The spacious formal living room is perfect for gatherings, while the adjoining solarium, with its dramatic arched windows, fills the space with natural light and offers views of the surrounding landscape. French doors open to the covered veranda, creating a seamless connection to the gardens. The sophisticated dining room, complete with a fireplace and bay window, offers an intimate setting for memorable occasions, while a wood-paneled study provides a quiet and handsome retreat. The Joanne Hudson kitchen elegantly combines timeless style with modern convenience, featuring custom cabinetry, granite countertops, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, radiant-heated floors, a wine refrigerator, coffee station with dedicated second sink, and an expansive center island. The adjoining breakfast room is a delightful space for morning meals, offering tranquil views of the grounds, serene koi pond and one of the most beautiful stone fireplaces in the Philadelphia suburbs. All combine to form a peaceful space to meet the day. The outdoor setting is equally compelling, with brick and stone terraces leading into beautifully landscaped gardens. Mature trees, colorful plantings, tranquil koi ponds, and a picturesque garden bridge create a serene and enchanting environment. Extensive timed and zoned light-scaping extends the natural beauty from day to night. A stunning outdoor fireplace anchors the large sunken gathering area, providing a unique and inviting space for outdoor entertaining. Its size and grandeur make it a standout feature, admired by neighbors and guests alike. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with cathedral ceilings, a gas fireplace, and access to a secluded balcony overlooking the gardens. The en-suite bath, is tiled with exquisite onyx and features radiant heated floors, dual vanities, a jetted soaking tub, an oversized glass-enclosed shower, and elegant finishes, along with a generous custom-organized walk-in closet. Four additional bedrooms and thoughtfully updated bathrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, offices, or other uses. Among these, the large third-floor bedroom is particularly notable, offering its own en suite for added convenience and privacy. The home’s multiple gathering spaces make it exceptionally well-suited for both intimate living and larger-scale entertaining. The architectural details, beautiful stonework, mature gardens, and inviting living spaces come together and provide a residence that is established, authentic, and entirely its own. 1380 Gilbert Road is a rare Meadowbrook offering, presenting an opportunity to experience the character of a distinguished earlier era with the comforts and conveniences of today.
For a breathtaking, magazine-worthy residence, look no further than this nearly 5,000-square-foot Meadowbrook home. From its manicured 1.3-acre grounds with Koi ponds, specimen trees and shrubs, outdoor fireplace and private spaces for entertaining and relaxation, to its exquisite interiors, this c. 1927, stone and shingle, center-hall Colonial designed by architect Wayne Herkness is a stunner. The home’s best features have been preserved and renewed with great respect for the original plan. Gorgeous hardwood floors, extensive millwork and moldings, bay windows, French doors and fireplaces galore create a timeless backdrop for both modern and traditional furnishings. A formal living room connects to a gracious family room with a wet bar and lined in arched windows. French doors open to a veranda that overlooks a formal lawn just waiting for a game of croquet. The kitchen is finished in all neutral tones and has radiant-heated floors, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a wet bar with wine chiller (full wine cellar is on the lower level) and an island with bar seating. Adjacent is a very sunny breakfast room with a wall of French doors that open to a large patio that is totally fine-tuned for outdoor dining, grilling and chillaxing. For more formal entertaining, the dining room handles a crowd comfortably and has a fireplace and bay window. The main level also has a wood-paneled study, perfect as a home office or library. Private quarters are on the second and third floors, accessible via a main and rear staircase. On the second level, the sumptuous main bedroom suite features a private balcony, cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, radiant-heated floors and a bath with furniture-finish double vanity, jetted soaking tub and oversized stall shower with handheld and rainfall shower heads plus body sprays. A generous sized walk-in closet with custom organizers completes the owner’s quarters. There are two additional bedrooms, each with plenty of closet space and natural light, plus an updated Jack & Jill bath. A smaller room can serve as a den/study area or even gaming/media space. On the third floor are the fourth and fifth bedrooms, each expansive, and hall bath that is updated but also has a clawfoot tub because, well, there simply is no better soaker. Mechanically, the systems in the home include multiple zones of air conditioning, efficient heating system, updated plumbing and electric, an irrigation system and exterior lighting. Walkable to the train station yet a world of its own with such beautiful grounds, this is one of Meadowbrook’s best offerings. Seller is a PA Licensed Realtor.
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC631224
Apr 27, 2020
Sold
$895,000
$183/sq ft
Nov 26, 2019
Pending
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Nov 13, 2019
Relisted
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Nov 13, 2019
Listing Removed
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Nov 13, 2019
Listed
$899,900
$184/sq ft
+91
Welcome to this all stone Colonial sited majestically at the intersection of Gilbert Road and Lindsay Lane in Meadowbrook. This Stately home is from an era when homes were built with sensitive care, intense pride & stellar workmanship, all updated for today's buyer while maintaining its original character and charm. Enter through the double doors into a stunning Center Hall w/ handsome staircase. The oversized Living Room with gleaming H/W floors, built-ins & fireplace with original mantle. Living Room is connected to the Family Room featuring walls of arched windows, dark H/W floors, wet bar & Fr. doors to covered slate patio that overlooks the magnificent grounds. Formal Dining Room with H/W floors and fireplace is large enough for entertaining on a grand scale or hosting an intimate dinner party. Tucked away off the main hallway is a cozy wood-panelled den perfect for reading or a convenient home office. Kitchen boasts Wolf range, top of the line appliances, double sink, granite counters, ceramic tile backsplash, subzero refrigerator, beautiful custom cabinetry, radiant heat floors, wet bar area w/ wine refrigerator and island w/ plenty of room for seating. The open back staircase adds to the charm. The sun-drenched Breakfast Room with walls of french doors flows effortlessly out to the fabulous patio. The patio delivers an incredible outdoor living space. This space has a herringbone brick area for relaxing, cooking and dining with a bridge over the fully stocked koi pond leading to a massive stone fireplace set on a sunken patio. The fireplace is constructed of stone and brick is a work of art on its own! This is the ultimate outdoor living room and invites you to sit and linger and enjoy this glorious property! Back inside this home the dramatic turned staircase accented with original detailed railing and beautiful window and landing leading to the 2nd level. The 2nd floor boasts an elegant Master Bedroom Suite that is a private sanctuary with balcony and En-Suite Bathroom. The Master Bedroom has cathedral ceilings, radiant heat floors, gas fireplace and 2 doors to a balcony that overlooks the professionally landscaped yard. The Master Bath is spa like with marble tile throughout, double sinks, seamless glass enclosed shower and custom cabinetry. The walk-in closet with custom built-in closet system completes this luxurious suite. This level contains 2 additional large BR's w/ ample closets and lots of windows. A small den/office with beautiful wood built-in bookcases perfect for another home office or cozy tv room. The updated Jack & Jill bath w/ vanity, marble tile floor & tiled seamless glass shower. The 3rd floor has 2 more large Bedrooms w/ hall bath and ample closet space. The 3rd floor hall bath has been updated but kept the original claw foot tub to enjoy the period charm! This level is perfect for guest rooms, office, playroom or Au-pair area. The Seller has lovingly restored the spectacular grounds with specimen plantings and it has been professionally landscaped for your enjoyment. Multiple Fr. doors invite you into all of these outdoor spaces-you will love the flow for indoor & outdoor entertaining . The basement features a large wine cellar to store all of your most precious bottles of wine. Expansive driveway trimmed in Belgium block provides plenty of parking and room to turn around. The details in this home abound - beautiful hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, deep window sills, garden views from every window and charming millwork throughout. Unparalleled space and inspirational views. The infrastructure of this house is amazing-updated electric , state of the art efficient heating system, multiple zones of A/C, upgraded plumbing including larger lines from the street, irrigation system, exterior lighting, french drain & sump pump in basement, many upgraded windows and copper gutters and copper standing seemed roofs. Easy access to 309/turnpike, close to major Universities and Hospitals, walk to the train.
Public Records
Jul 15, 1998
Sold
$415,000
$85/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC369530
Mar 30, 1998
Listing Removed
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Oct 24, 1997
Listed
$415,000
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 10, 1995
Sold
$432,500
$88/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC296640
May 18, 1994
Listed
$432,500
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$23,671 (+4.2%)
2025
$22,718 (+5.0%)
2024
$21,632 (+4.4%)
2023
$20,730 (+3.3%)
2022
$20,065 (+5.7%)
2021
$18,985 (+1.5%)
2020
$18,714
2019
$18,714 (+0.6%)
2018
$18,602 (+2.4%)
2017
$18,162 (+7.5%)
2015
$16,901 (+3.6%)
2014
$16,313
2013
$16,313 (+2.1%)
2011
$15,983
2010
$15,983 (+2.4%)
2009
$15,612
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
2.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
405 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,897
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,897
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
300023936001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
R1
Low-Density Residential District
It is the intent of the R-1 Low-Density Residential District to provide low density, single-family neighborhoods.
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Exceptional sunlight
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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