1343 Fording Brook Rd

Ambler, PA 19002

$2,300,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
15,820 Sq. Ft.
$145 / Sq. Ft.
15,820
Sq. Ft.
$145
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 12/30/19
Closed 12/30/19
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Description

Residing in prestigious Gwynedd Valley; this idyllic luxury estate is a lesson in extraordinary living. Nestled within a serene setting at the end of a private road, the 2.76 acres are enhanced by natural topography that has been handcrafted with bluestone terraces and professionally landscaped grounds to create exceptional outdoor living space. Masterful in design, the home is a field-stone masterpiece by highly acclaimed architect Michael H. Visich and built by Guidi. Stately and sophisticated,...Residing in prestigious Gwynedd Valley; this idyllic luxury estate is a lesson in extraordinary living. Nestled within a serene setting at the end of a private road, the 2.76 acres are enhanced by natural topography that has been handcrafted with bluestone terraces and professionally landscaped grounds to create exceptional outdoor living space. Masterful in design, the home is a field-stone masterpiece by highly acclaimed architect Michael H. Visich and built by Guidi. Stately and sophisticated, the over 12,000 square feet of living space is architecturally enhanced at every turn; evident in the fieldstone columns, solid mahogany entryway, Palladium windows, deep sill Pella casement windows, eight foot French doors with beveled glass, archways, seven fireplaces with raised panel surround, custom trim and rich hardwood floors. The grand scale of the foyer is complemented by the formal living and dining rooms each with a fireplace with marble hearth. Perfectly positioned, the octagon music room and handsome parlor with hand carved fireplace, extensive millwork and coffered ceiling - offer the grandest of entertaining. The gourmet kitchen with sun-drenched dining area is sure to please the most discerning of chef s with custom cabinetry by Wakefield, granite countertops, Thermador six burner cooktop, Miele dishwasher, double oven by Profile, Subzero refrigerator, under-mount lighting, a massive center island, butlers pantry and wet bar with ice-maker and wine refrigerator. Adjacent to the kitchen, the captivating great room features a stone fireplace with custom mantle, coffered ceilings and casement windows with views of the rear grounds. The second and third levels are as equally impressive. Truly astonishing, the master suite features a marble fireplace, dressing and sitting rooms, dual walk-in closets, spa bath with limestone vanities and Juliet balcony with awe inspiring views of the rear grounds. An au pair suite and four generously sized en suite bedrooms also adorn the upstairs. Magnificent in purpose and size, the lower level features a theatre, custom bar, temperature controlled wine cellar, glass enclosed exercise room with mirrored walls, sauna and a Peter Pan playroom. Perched above the garage, the guest house offers comfort and privacy for your guests. Exceedingly private and exceptionally convenient to Philadelphia- a city steep in history, dining & theatre, Princeton and NYC; 1343 Fording Brook Road is the embodiment of Gwynedd Valley cultured elegance wrapped in modern luxury.

Listing Agents

  1. Candace Brooks

    Candace Brooks

    Alternative Listing Agent

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  2. Listed by Jacqueline Hillgrube • Coldwell Banker Hearthside
    P: (267)-716-2814 j.hillgrube@cbhearthside.com

Property Details for 1343 Fording Brook Road

Tax ID Number
39-00-02014-449
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/16/2022 01:03 AM

Property Details for 1343 Fording Brook Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PAMC614960
Days on Market180
Taxes$39,219 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built2003
Lot Size2.76 AC / 120,226 SF
CountyMontgomery County
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Sold By Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

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Building Information for 1343 Fording Brook Road

Stories-Year Built2003Building Size-Lot Size2.76 AC / 120,226 SF

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Property Information for 1343 Fording Brook Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: WISSAHICKON
  • School District County ID: 300200397032
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: SHADY GROVE (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: WISSAHICKON (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: WISSAHICKON SENIOR (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • MLS Area: Lower Gwynedd Twp (10639)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,528,300
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $5,286
  • City Town Tax: $1,869
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: AA
  • Tax Lot: 023
  • School Tax: $32,064
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 6
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 5
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Great Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Solarium, Media Room, Bedroom 6, Full Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Builder Name: Guildi
  • Total Finished SQFT: 15,820.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 15,820.00
  • Total SQFT: 15,820.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3019/8586/8540/301985868540_512_384_WM_sqgI4FzeqgECnvi9.jpg
  • Basement Type: Full, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Windows
  • Basement Finished Percent: 95.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-5, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 6
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 26.00 x 0.00
  • Parcel ID: 713952
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 5
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Central Vacuum, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Sprinkler System, Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Marble, Stone, Brick
  • Appliances: Central Vacuum, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In, 2+ Access Exits
  • Window Features: Casement, Bay/Bow, Palladian, Skylights, Transom, Triple Pane
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tour.circlepix.com/home2/EWJAF9/1343-FORDING-BROOK-RD-AMBLER-PA-PAMC614960
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Bucks County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1343 Fording Brook Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 21, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2057682

$2,900,000—
Mar 11, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1507998661

$2,900,000

-1.1% / yr

Dec 30, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2057682

—
Dec 30, 2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2057682

—
Dec 2, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2057682

$3,250,000—
Dec 30, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC614960

$2,300,000—
Dec 1, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC614960

—
Oct 28, 2019

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PAMC614960

$2,780,000—
Jun 22, 2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC614960

$2,849,000—
Jun 7, 2019

Expired

BRIGHT #PAMC375290

$2,850,000—
Jun 5, 2019

Expired

BRIGHT #1001781594

$2,950,000—
Jun 5, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC375290

$2,950,000—
Jun 5, 2018

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1001249129

$3,250,000—
Jun 5, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001781594

$3,199,000—
Oct 5, 2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001249129

$3,250,000—
Dec 20, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #587417634

$3,100,000—
Dec 15, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002468144

$3,100,000—
Nov 11, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002468144

—
Aug 10, 2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002468144

$3,175,000—
Jun 26, 2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007629952

$3,575,000—
Jun 13, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007629952

$3,575,000—
May 23, 2014

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009714402

$3,895,000—
May 7, 2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009714402

$3,895,000—
Oct 22, 2012

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009450574

$4,600,000—
Feb 16, 2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009450574

$4,600,000—
Feb 16, 2012

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009048670

$4,975,000—
Apr 27, 2010

Expired

BRIGHT #1008759874

$4,975,000—
Apr 27, 2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009048670

$4,975,000—
Apr 28, 2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008759874

$4,975,000—
Feb 16, 2006

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC547022

$6,700,000—
Nov 11, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC547022

$7,000,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/21/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2057682

$2,900,000
03/11/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1507998661

$2,900,000

-1.1% / yr

12/30/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2057682

—
12/30/2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2057682

—
12/02/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2057682

$3,250,000
12/30/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC614960

$2,300,000
12/01/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC614960

—
10/28/2019

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PAMC614960

$2,780,000
06/22/2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC614960

$2,849,000
06/07/2019

Expired

BRIGHT #PAMC375290

$2,850,000
06/05/2019

Expired

BRIGHT #1001781594

$2,950,000
06/05/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC375290

$2,950,000
06/05/2018

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1001249129

$3,250,000
06/05/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001781594

$3,199,000
10/05/2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001249129

$3,250,000
12/20/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #587417634

$3,100,000
12/15/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002468144

$3,100,000
11/11/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002468144

—
08/10/2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002468144

$3,175,000
06/26/2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007629952

$3,575,000
06/13/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007629952

$3,575,000
05/23/2014

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009714402

$3,895,000
05/07/2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009714402

$3,895,000
10/22/2012

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009450574

$4,600,000
02/16/2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009450574

$4,600,000
02/16/2012

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009048670

$4,975,000
04/27/2010

Expired

BRIGHT #1008759874

$4,975,000
04/27/2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009048670

$4,975,000
04/28/2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008759874

$4,975,000
02/16/2006

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC547022

$6,700,000
11/11/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC547022

$7,000,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1343 Fording Brook Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$38,883 ($3,240 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths8Total Finished SqFt15,820 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt12,767 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt3,053 SqFtStories2Lot Size120,226 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003ZoningAACountyMONTGOMERYAPN39-00-02014-44-9Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1343 Fording Brook Road

This home is within Wissahickon School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Shady Grove El School
Public - K to 5
Wissahickon Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Wissahickon Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Gwynedd Mercy Academy El Division
Private - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Shady Grove El School
PublicK to 5

Wissahickon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wissahickon Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Gwynedd Mercy Academy El Division
PrivateK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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