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8301 HIGH SCHOOL RD Elkins Park, PA 19027
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Key Details
Sold Price $714,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,454 sqft
Price per Sqft $206
Subdivision Elkins Park
MLS Listing ID PAMC2103500
Sold Date 09/13/24
Style Mid-Century Modern,Art Deco
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,446
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1950
Annual Tax Amount $14,045
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.333 Acres
Acres 0.33
Lot Dimensions 96.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Welcome to the Small House. This stunning mid-century modern home was commissioned by ardent admirers of Frank Lloyd Wright, Benjamin & Rebecca Small and designed by prominent Philadelphia architect David Daniel Weitz of Thalhimer & Weitz. Nestled on a wooded corner lot in the charming community of Elkins Park, this home offers a rare opportunity to own a lovingly well-preserved mid-century modern gem. The brilliance of the home's design reveals itself across the seasons in numerous subtle ways from perfect morning and afternoon light indoors to framed views of the sunsets from the living room and roof deck with cooling shade covering the patio in summer. This home presents the possibility for one-level living and offers original details such as paneled walls, original hardware, tiles, custom fixtures, and a vintage leather wet bar.
With 3 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms spread across a deceptively large 3,454 square feet, this home provides a gracious living and entertaining space. A large foyer with double coat closets opens into a dramatic living room with walls of windows and a fieldstone fireplace. Serving as the focal point of the living room, the fieldstone wall extends outside to border the flagstone patio, seamlessly tying the outdoor and indoor spaces together. The large flagstone patio can be accessed directly from this room. High ceilings and wide passages fill the home with spaciousness from the moment you enter.
The dining room can accommodate a large party comfortably for any occasion, with original built in display cabinets. The remodeled kitchen boasts sleek white cabinets, custom quartz countertops and smart technology appliances, including a WiFi-enabled cooktop and a combination convection microwave wall oven. The original curved banquet and custom breakfast nook table are framed by an art deco glass block wall that captures morning light perfectly. The main level also features a convenient powder room with art deco details and a full wet bar, enhancing the entertainment experience.
The luxury of a first-floor primary bedroom and bath with a vanity/dressing area, walk-in closet, and built-ins offers a private retreat. Upstairs, two additional large bedrooms, a full bath and a spacious walk-in cedar closet adjoin a small flight of stairs that lead to an enormous roof terrace which provides endless possibilities for outdoor enjoyment.
The lower level encompasses a finished basement with an oversized laundry room, a pantry and space for additional storage. A large room under the master bedroom originally served as a fourth bedroom for a live-in nanny but could just as easily be a home office or gym. A full bathroom completes this lower level. Outside, a deck and a barbecue area offer opportunities for al fresco dining and relaxation. The home also features an oversized two-car garage with natural light, inside access to the kitchen, dedicated 20 amp electrical service and a full sized workbench with heating.
New 200 amp electrical service, new flat and pitched roofs, gutters, plumbing and numerous freshly planted trees complete the home.
This unique home is ideally located a short 16 minute walk from the Elkins Park train station, offering a swift 25-minute ride to Center City and direct service to 30th Street Station and the airport. Convenient access to major highways, including Route 309 and the PA Turnpike, enhances its connectivity. Enjoy the ease of walking to a variety of shops, restaurants, parks, and the local library. Don't miss the opportunity to make this mid-century modern gem your own!
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Cheltenham Twp (10631)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Basement Full, Fully Finished
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Attic/House Fan, Wet/Dry Bar, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Laundry Chute, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiant
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Tile/Brick
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood, Stone
Equipment Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Oven - Double, Stainless Steel Appliances
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Oven - Double, Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Roof, Patio(s)
Garage Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Garage Spaces 4.0
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Flat
Accessibility None
Porch Roof, Patio(s)
Road Frontage Boro/Township
Parking Type Driveway, Attached Garage
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Corner, Front Yard, SideYard(s), Landscaping
Story 2
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Cheltenham
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 31-00-25126-007
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Wendy J Schwartz • Compass RE