720 Swedesford Road

Lower Gwynedd, PA 19454

$5,390,000
Price
4
Beds
4
Baths
3
1/2 Baths
6,920 Sq. Ft.
$779 / Sq. Ft.
6,920
Sq. Ft.
$779
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tunnel Farm is a stunning, jewel-box estate located in the heart of Montgomery County. Beautifully situated on 24 tranquil acres and surrounded by the permanently preserved 375+ Natural Lands Trust Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve. Enjoy state-of-the-art living with multiple residences and incredible recreational amenities in a peaceful country setting, yet close in proximity to everyday essentials and a short drive to center city! This quiet and serene property provides lush grounds, a beautiful pond,...Tunnel Farm is a stunning, jewel-box estate located in the heart of Montgomery County. Beautifully situated on 24 tranquil acres and surrounded by the permanently preserved 375+ Natural Lands Trust Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve. Enjoy state-of-the-art living with multiple residences and incredible recreational amenities in a peaceful country setting, yet close in proximity to everyday essentials and a short drive to center city! This quiet and serene property provides lush grounds, a beautiful pond, arboretum, organic vegetable garden, orchard, walking trails, world-class equestrian facilities and pickleball courts. In addition to the breathtaking main residence, the property also offers 2 additional residences, a bank barn, incredible indoor arena and more! Enjoy the resort-lifestyle without leaving home! The circa 1742 main residence is a gorgeous manor home which has recently undergone an extensive 3-year renovation and expansion by architects Archer & Buchanan and Casella Builders. The home has been reimagined by a designer with discerning taste and is the perfect blend of modern-day amenities and old-world charm. Rich in period details, such as exposed stone walls, barn-beamed ceilings, restored original fireplaces, antique mantel and stone floors. The stunning kitchen, by Blue Bell Kitchens, features gorgeous granite countertops and backsplashes, antique exposed beams, hardwood floors, top-of-the-line appliances and a retractable appliance bay that disappears into the countertop. The open floor plan flows into a cheerful breakfast room and custom bar area with zinc countertops. Completing this space is a cozy living room with a fireplace and peaceful pond views. Enjoy the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces with multiple outdoor seating areas with beautiful stone patios and covered porches, overlooking a serene pond and small walking bridge which leads to the pickleball courts. Also on the main level, a formal dining room, sleek home office with exquisite wood paneling and fireplace, a den with original stone fireplace, mudroom and powder room. Take the lovely sweeping staircase to the upper level to a magnificent main bedroom suite with exposed beams, private outdoor covered deck with pond views and walk-in closets. The sumptuous bathroom boasts a jetted slipper tub, mosaic marble floors, granite vanity with vessel sinks, wood-paneled alcove, Juliska lighting fixtures, granite steam shower, Sunlighten Infrared sauna, Toto sensor toilet and Smart Glass technology with privacy 'fog' at the click of a button. There are 3 additional lovely ensuite bedrooms, each with their own character and charm and gorgeous bathrooms. The 4th bedroom suite is complete with a large sitting room and private entrance, via a back staircase, perfect in-law or au pair suite! Finished lower level w/ fitness area and bathroom. The home also has an ELEVATOR. 3-car heated attached garage and 4th garage bay located in the bank barn. The exterior of the home is surrounded by a variety of specimen trees and pristine flower beds which are archived in photographs in the Smithsonian. The horse facilities are an equestrian’s dream! Renovated 200-year-old bank barn in impeccable condition w/ 6 matted stalls, air conditioned feed room, bathroom & social room. Automatic waterers in stalls & fields. Extraordinary 200 x 86 custom-built indoor riding arena which features 24 electrically operated, oversized glass doors, Attwood Equestrian dust-free footing, 4’ angled rider guard w/ mirrors, 2 wash stalls w/ hot/cold water, temperature-controlled tack/viewing room w/ kitchenette & bathroom. Two 5-stall shed rows for overflow horses w/ 2 tack rooms. All fields have access to 3 run-in sheds. Caretaker home attached to the barn 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths and guest house w/ 2 BR & 2 full baths. Whether you're looking for a family compound, country/nature retreat, resort lifestyle or state-of-the-art equestrian facilities, this property has it all!
  1. Listed by Cary Simons • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
    P: 4844319019 cary@kurfiss.com
  2. Listed by Petrina Unger • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
    P: 4849030650 petrina@kurfiss.com

Property Details for 720 Swedesford Road

Tax ID Number
39-00-04162-002
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No

Location

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Property Details for 720 Swedesford Road

StatusActive
MLS #PAMC2098368
Days on Market44
Taxes$16,843 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1742
Lot Size23.99 AC / 1,045,004 SF
CountyMontgomery County

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Building Information for 720 Swedesford Road

Stories2Year Built1742Building Size-Lot Size23.99 AC / 1,045,004 SF

Payment Calculator

$30,819 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$29,415

Property Taxes

$1,404

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 720 Swedesford Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: WISSAHICKON
  • School District County ID: 300200397032
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • MLS Area: Lower Gwynedd Twp (10639)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Type: Pond
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $591,320
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Clean Green Assessed: Yes
  • Zoning: AA1
  • Zoning Dscrp: Conservation Easement
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Den, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Great Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Mud Room, Office, Media Room
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: In-Law/auPair/Suite
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Media Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Builder Name: Milner/ Cassella
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2015
  • Total Finished SQFT: 6,920.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 6,920.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Elevators Count: 1
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Shake
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wood, Stone
  • Basement Type: Improved, Interior Access, Partial, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, 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 Half-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 3
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Partly Wooded, Pond, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting, Backs - Parkland, Not In Development, Secluded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Fencing: Partially, Masonry/Stone, Split Rail, Other
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • Parcel ID: 715496
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Private
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Built In, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Double/Dual Staircase, Efficiency, Elevator, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Studio, Wet/Dry Bar, WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Stone, Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: 48"+ Halls, Elevator
  • Security Features: Fire Detection System, Exterior Cameras, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), 24 hour security, Monitored, Motion Detectors, Security System, Smoke Detector, Surveillance Sys
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Insulated
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/758333374
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: BBQ Grill, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Secure Storage, Sport Court, Stone Retaining Walls, Tennis Court(s), Other, Gutter System
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Balcony, Roof, Terrace
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: Yes
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Propane, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air, Hot Water, Radiant, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 440 Volts, Generator
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Bucks County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 720 Swedesford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 720 Swedesford Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$17,608 ($1,467 / month)
Home Facts
Baths8Total Finished SqFt5,920 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,920 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,045,004 SqFtStyleGovernmental / Public UseYear Built1800ZoningAA1CountyMONTGOMERYAPN39-00-04162-00-2Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 720 Swedesford Road

This home is within Wissahickon School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Stony Creek El School
PublicK to 5

Wissahickon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wissahickon Senior High School
Public9 to 12

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720 Swedesford Road is a single family home for sale in Lower Gwynedd, PA 19454. This property was listed for sale on March 18, 2024 by Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $5,390,000. It has been on the market for a total of 44 days and was last sold on June 15, 2012. This listing's school district is Wissahickon School District. Nearby schools include Stony Creek El School, Wissahickon Middle School and Wissahickon Senior High School. 720 Swedesford Road is a 4-bed, 5.5-bath, 6,920 sqft single family home built in 1742.

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