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Swarthmore,PA 19081
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,544 sqft
Price per Sqft $338
Subdivision Swarthmore
MLS Listing ID PADE2074954
Style Contemporary,Mid-Century Modern
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1983
Annual Tax Amount $17,364
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.560 Acres
Property Description
Here is your chance to own a rare Modernist enclave offering serenity & privacy w/ a detached home, detached studio, & workshop in the heart of sought-after Swarthmore. This property, being offered for sale for only the 2nd time since its construction, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, & other publications. Designed & built by architect Gene Spurgeon as his primary residence, the property consists of a 3544 sq ft detached home, a 600 sq ft detached architecture/design/flower/seed studio, & a 200 sq ft gardening/potting/tool workshop. With the preservation of original details to a level rarely seen. The grounds feature native trees, plant & pollinator gardens, porches, decks, flag & cut stone walkways, patios, water features, & modern horizontal fencing, all set within a private oasis just blocks from Swarthmore College, Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore Town Center, & the Farmers Market. The great location offers easy access to Baltimore Pike, I-476, I-95, Center City, Philly Airport, & is in the A+-rated Wallingford-Swarthmore SD. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 1-car garage, & a 3-car driveway. The living room, the heart of the home features a 2 story floor-to-ceiling wall of windows & a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen boasts a eating area & 2 pantries. Additional rooms include dining, family, laundry & storage rooms, vestibule, foyer, mudroom, wine cellar, & an office/den/library that can easily be converted into a 4th bedroom. The separate studio, w/ exposed wood vaulted ceilings, beams, & floors, offers numerous possibilities: it could serve as a guest house, nanny or in-law suite, VRBO/Airbnb, kids? or pets? playhouse, 2nd office, business space, recording/photography/art studio, or fitness space. The studio also includes an attached Terrain-style garden/potting/storage shed w/ its own entrance. The home, studio, shed, gardens, & grounds provide a perfect backdrop for social media, video, & photo shoots. This unique property, unlike any other in Swarthmore, sits on a level private lot featuring its own nature preserve & bird sanctuary w/ stone walls. Outdoor amenities include a dog run, firepit, BBQ, gardening & composting areas, & spacious front, side, & rear yards, offering plenty of space for kids, pets, & entertaining. Both the home & studio have open & flowing floor plans, w/ floor-to-ceiling windows & doors that bring nature indoors. The property is light-filled, w/ ample storage space & room to spread out, indoors & outdoors. It is ideal for hosting family, friends, in-laws, neighbors, co-workers, kids, pets & special occasions. Updates & features include rarely installed steel roofs, gutters, & downspouts on the home, detached studio & workshop. The entire interiors & exteriors have just been professionally painted. The stone walkways, patios, & concrete driveway have been professionally pressure washed. The kitchen is equipped w/ under-cabinet lighting & high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, KitchenAid 5-burner gas cooktop, & GE wall oven & microwave. The property features Carrier 2-zone high-efficiency HVAC & central air systems, Honeywell programmable thermostats, Rheem gas hot water heater, & a smart app video camera system. It also includes Low-E windows, skylights, French & entry doors, oak hardwood floors, 200-amp electric, an insulated garage door & auto opener, built-in cabinetry & storage throughout, & an Apec reverse osmosis water filtration system, Maytag washer/dryer, LED lighting, & landscape & tree lighting enhance the property?s ambiance. Conveniently located just blocks from Target, the Swarthmore SEPTA train station to Center City, & restaurants, cafes, shops, schools, parks & trails. Easy access to Whole Foods, Trader Joe?s, Home Depot, Lowe?s, Philadelphia, DE, NJ, Brooklyn, NYC, CT, Poconos, beaches, MD & DC. There will not be any public open houses for this property, so don?t miss out on this unique opportunity!
Location
State PA
County Delaware
Area Swarthmore Boro (10443)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Family Room,Foyer,Mud Room,Office,Storage Room
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Energy Star Heating System,Heat Pump - Gas BackUp,Programmable Thermostat,Zoned
Cooling Energy Star Cooling System,Central A/C,Programmable Thermostat,Zoned,Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring Hardwood,Carpet,Renewable,Concrete
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Fireplace - Glass Doors,Mantel(s),Wood
Inclusions See the uploaded page with the Seller's Disclosures.
Equipment Cooktop - Down Draft,Dishwasher,Disposal,Energy Efficient Appliances,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Water Dispenser,Water Heater,Cooktop,Washer,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Water Conditioner - Owned
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s),Porch(es),Deck(s),Terrace
Garage Additional Storage Area,Covered Parking,Garage - Front Entry,Garage Door Opener,Inside Access
Garage Spaces 4.0
Fence Wood,Privacy
Waterfront N
Water Access N
View Courtyard,Garden/Lawn,Trees/Woods
Roof Type Metal,Pitched
Building
Lot Description Front Yard,Landscaping,Level,Premium,Private,Rear Yard,SideYard(s),Trees/Wooded,Vegetation Planting
Story 2
Foundation Concrete Perimeter,Crawl Space,Block
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Dry Wall,Cathedral Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings,2 Story Ceilings,Vaulted Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Swarthmore-Rutledge School
Middle Schools Strath Haven
High Schools Strath Haven
School District Wallingford-Swarthmore
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard