5 Beds
4 Baths
5,500 SqFt
5 Beds
4 Baths
5,500 SqFt
OPEN HOUSE
Sun Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,500 sqft
Price per Sqft $163
Subdivision Elkins Park
MLS Listing ID PAMC2143694
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,500
Year Built 1985
Available Date 2025-06-13
Annual Tax Amount $12,103
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.276 Acres
Acres 0.28
Lot Dimensions 70.00 x 0.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Discover a rare retreat where architectural innovation, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, blends seamlessly with modern luxury and artistic vision. This custom-designed mid-century residence, crafted by architect Walter J. Magill, offers an extraordinary fusion of design sophistication, creative energy, and purposeful functionality.
Today, the home serves as much more than a residence. It is a vibrant sanctuary for internationally acclaimed artists and creative communities from New York City and Philadelphia. Functioning as a home, event venue, professional art gallery, and broadcast-quality recording studio, the property provides a dynamic and inspiring environment. The expansive wall space is ideal for curators, collectors, and visual artists to showcase large-scale works, making this a truly expressive and versatile setting.
From the moment you enter, you're immersed in thoughtful architectural detailing: a sunken living room with soaring 20-foot ceilings, two beveled fireplace walls that dramatize vertical space, graceful archways, a sculptural rounded centerpiece column, and custom curved walls upstairs that evoke the home's fluid, almost liquid architectural flow. These elements are grounded by hand-selected Brazilian teak wood floors, prized for their resilience and beauty, and framed by exposed high-contrast ceiling beams for an added artistic edge.
The gourmet kitchen is equally impressive—both a culinary workspace and a performance-ready stage. It's outfitted with professional-grade appliances, including a Thermador microwave, a Dacor stove, and a professional series KitchenAid double oven and dishwasher. The kitchen has hosted art auctions, private concerts, and notable fundraising chef-table experiences. The Samsung's interchangeable color-paneled fridge (extra sets included), paired with Murano glass handles from a Venetian artisan collection, and remote-controlled kitchen blinds to fine-tune natural light and privacy.
The open-concept main level is filled with natural light, enhanced by top-of-the-line Bali blinds with versatile top-down/bottom-up functionality. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms plus a dedicated laundry. The primary bedroom offers exceptional storage with two large walk-in closets and an additional floor-to-ceiling 8-foot-long mirrored closet. Two of the other bedrooms also feature mirrored closet doors, expanding light and visual space.
Other interior highlights include three modern gas fireplaces, a refinished yellow whirlpool tub designed for multi-person use, electronic Mitsubishi split systems in all bedrooms, the kitchen/dining area, and the music studio, as well as a two-zone central HVAC system and full wall insulation for low utility costs and customizable comfort.
The walk-out basement is a creative haven like no other, featuring a fully insulated, broadcast-quality music recording studio, a professional art gallery with museum-grade lighting, and a private guest or in-law suite with a full kitchen, bath, and living space. It includes two separate entrances and access via a circular driveway that accommodates up to eight cars.
Outdoor living is equally versatile, with two thoughtfully designed patios. A cozy elevated patio off the living room is perfect for quiet mornings or evening unwinding, while a spacious garden-level patio is ideal for cookouts, gatherings, and open-air dining. Complemented by Italian-inspired lawn lighting on a timer, the exterior ambiance transitions beautifully into evening. The driveway was repaved in 2023, and the property also includes a substantial barn with endless potential—as a studio, gallery, performance space, or workshop.
The prime location is just a 10-minute walk to the train station, with only two stops to Center City, a 10-minute drive to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Target and only a 5-minute walk to a newly developed creekside walking and biking trail.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Cheltenham Twp (10631)
Zoning RES
Rooms
Basement Full, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished
Interior
Interior Features Floor Plan - Open, Upgraded Countertops, Dining Area, Recessed Lighting, Wet/Dry Bar, Sauna, Kitchen - Island, Bar, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Central A/C, Zoned, Energy Star Cooling System
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Engineered Wood, Hardwood, Renewable
Fireplaces Number 3
Inclusions Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Window Treatments, Light Fixtures, Security System
Equipment Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Disposal, Cooktop, Energy Efficient Appliances, Icemaker, Microwave
Furnishings Yes
Fireplace Y
Window Features Atrium,Energy Efficient,Insulated
Appliance Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Disposal, Cooktop, Energy Efficient Appliances, Icemaker, Microwave
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Patio(s)
Garage Spaces 8.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched
Accessibility None
Porch Balcony, Patio(s)
Total Parking Spaces 8
Garage N
Building
Story 3
Foundation Block
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Contemporary
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type High,9'+ Ceilings,Cathedral Ceilings,Vaulted Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Cheltenham
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 31-00-06639-008
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Security System
Acceptable Financing Negotiable
Listing Terms Negotiable
Financing Negotiable
Special Listing Condition Standard
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