8201 Fenton Road
8201 Fenton Road
$1,750,000
7
5
1
8,645
8,645
$202
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Description
Designed and built by renowned architect John Graham, JR in 1915,“The Orchard” is a great American house. This classic 8,645 sqft Colonial Revival estate was built in 1916 for the Wetherill family on almost 2 acres. The pedigree of this architectural masterpiece has been documented in Town & Country magazine's June 1919 edition and the book “Important American Houses” by Keefe in 1922. Originally built as a country estate,the first floor consists of grand entrance hall, formal living room, dining...Designed and built by renowned architect John Graham, JR in 1915,“The Orchard” is a great American house. This classic 8,645 sqft Colonial Revival estate was built in 1916 for the Wetherill family on almost 2 acres. The pedigree of this architectural masterpiece has been documented in Town & Country magazine's June 1919 edition and the book “Important American Houses” by Keefe in 1922. Originally built as a country estate,the first floor consists of grand entrance hall, formal living room, dining room, library, family room, and kitchen; all tied together by a light-filled 30'x6' gallery. The dining room features its original antique Zuber mural, “Views of North America,” painstakingly restored to its original splendor. This mural predates the exact copy that First Lady Jackie Kennedy had installed in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in 1961. Moving towards the chef inspired kitchen, notice 48” Viking Range & ample storage. Ascending the grand staircase to find the primary suite, featuring an updated bath, his & her dressing rooms/closets, fireplace, and lovely summer sleeping porch. Three more spacious bedrooms with fireplaces and private baths complete the second floor. The tfloor is comprised of a bedroom suite, a vaulted billiard room, and a large walk-in cedar closet converted to an additional recreational room. A 2-bedroom apartment, with its own entrance, is the perfect space for guests, in-laws, or an au-pair suite or professional office. The converted barn includes a 2-car garage and exercise/dance studio which could be perfect for your home office. This home is conveniently located within walking distance to Chestnut Hill also known as Philadelphia Garden District, public transportation, restaurants, shops and an easy commute to Center City, PHL Airport and much more. "The Orchard" is truly a magnificent estate and is waiting to tell its next story.
- Listed by Michael A. Kelczewski • Kurfiss Sotheby's International RealtyP: 3023831983 mkelczewski@kurfiss.com
Property Details for 8201 Fenton Road
Tax ID Number
31-00-09946-004
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleColonial
Levels/Stories3
FurnishedNo
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 03/28/2024 01:15 PM
Property Details for 8201 Fenton Road
Status | Active |
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MLS # | PAMC2064752 |
Days on Market | 424 |
Taxes | $26,123 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
Year Built | 1915 |
Lot Size | 1.94 AC / 84,300 SF |
County | Montgomery County |
Location
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Building Information for 8201 Fenton Road
Stories3Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size1.94 AC / 84,300 SF
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Tax Record2023$26,341 ($2,195 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt8,645 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,645 SqFtStories2Lot Size84,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915ZoningR3CountyMONTGOMERYAPN31-00-09946-00-4Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 8201 Fenton Road
This home is within Cheltenham Township School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | K to 4 | |||
Public - | 5 to 6 | |||
Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Glenside Elementary School PublicK to 4 | ||
Elkins Park School Public5 to 6 | ||
Cedarbrook Middle School Public7 to 8 | ||
Cheltenham High School Public9 to 12 |
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