Villanova, PA 19085,1636 MOUNT PLEASANT RD
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Villanova, PA 19085,1636 MOUNT PLEASANT RD
Villanova, PA 19085,1636 MOUNT PLEASANT RD
Villanova, PA 19085,1636 MOUNT PLEASANT RD
Villanova, PA 19085,1636 MOUNT PLEASANT RD
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1636 MOUNT PLEASANT RD Villanova, PA 19085

4 Beds

5 Baths

3,412 SqFt


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10/14/2024 10:32 PM

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Pending

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,412 sqft

Price per Sqft $467

Subdivision None Available

MLS Listing ID PAMC2115624

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 2

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,412

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1959

Annual Tax Amount $18,306

Tax Year 2020

Lot Size 1.189 Acres

Acres 1.19

Lot Dimensions 41.00 x 0.00

Property Description

Enter a home of timeless elegance and unparalleled charm with this exquisite stone colonial, perfectly situated on the scenic, country-like stretch of Mount Pleasant Road. This 4-bedroom, 3 full, and 2 half-bath masterpiece is in the Pennsylvania farmhouse style, where historic character meets modern luxury. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the home?s stately presence and serene surroundings. The expansive grounds, lush with meticulously maintained gardens and a tranquil Japanese fishpond, provide a perfect backdrop for this one-of-a-kind residence. Here, every detail has been thoughtfully curated to offer an unparalleled living experience, making it a rare gem on the Main Line.

The main level welcomes you with a bright, open-concept family room that flows seamlessly into the kitchen, flanked by a sun-filled breakfast room and a den. The living room, featuring a large window bench, is a peaceful retreat for bird watching or reading, with doors that open to a covered porch?perfect for hosting friends or enjoying a quiet evening. The dining room, with its own French doors leading to the patio, provides an elegant space for gatherings.

Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite is a serene escape, complete with a Juliet balcony overlooking the lush, private backyard. The additional bedrooms are equally inviting, each with unique views of the surrounding greenery, enhancing the home's natural connection. The third-floor suite adds versatility as a guest room, a teen's private retreat, or a home office. This space, like the rest of the house, has been meticulously updated, including new windows, new plaster and paint, and a rebuilt septic and drip system.

The lower level is finished with fitness and recreation areas, a powder room and laundry, and 2-car garage.

Outside, the expansive flagstone patio, which has been completely re-seated, and beautifully maintained gardens invite you to unwind amidst nature. The property also boasts a recently renovated Japanese fishpond with a working waterfall, adding to the tranquil ambiance. Extensive landscaping has introduced a new grass clearing to the backyard and lined the driveway with forsythia, river birch, and butterfly bushes.

The home has recently undergone numerous thoughtful upgrades, ensuring both functionality and aesthetics. These include a 3/4" jumbo cedar roof with 50-year protection, 20-gauge copper flashing on the front pent, valleys, and rear dormer, European 6? 20oz copper gutters with oversized downspouts, and Velux triple laminate skylights in the sunroom, and a state-of-the-art Bosche HVAC system with 3 zones has just been installed. The chimney has been repointed and flashed with copper, and new chimney toppers with rain hats have been installed. All downspouts lead to new underground storm laterals utilizing ?schedule 40? PVC pipes that daylight far from the building footprint in the pachysandra. A 20kw generator, new security system with surveillance cameras, high-grade mechanicals, replaced storm windows, newer septic and sump pump with battery backup will ensure your comfort and peace of mind at all times. The property by also features a new electrical sub-distribution panel, majority Lutron Decora outlets and switches, Panasonic exhaust fans with copper roof vents in all baths and upgraded gas service capacity with the meter moved outside the home. The driveway has been resealed, and significant tree work has been done to enhance the property?s natural beauty.

This Villanova gem offers a unique opportunity to live in a home where every detail has been carefully considered, combining the charm of a classic fieldstone colonial with the comforts of modern living. It?s more than just a house?it?s a place to create memories, enjoy nature, and live life to the fullest.

Location

State PA

County Montgomery

Area Lower Merion Twp (10640)

Zoning RESIDENTIAL

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath

Basement Full, Sump Pump, Garage Access, Fully Finished

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Wood

Inclusions See Agent

Equipment Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer - Front Loading, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Trash Compactor, Washer - Front Loading

Fireplace Y

Window Features Skylights,Sliding

Appliance Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer - Front Loading, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Trash Compactor, Washer - Front Loading

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Basement

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es)

Garage Built In, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access

Garage Spaces 2.0

Waterfront N

Water Access N

Roof Type Pitched,Shingle

Accessibility None

Porch Patio(s), Porch(es)

Parking Type Attached Garage, Driveway

Attached Garage 2

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Pond, Rear Yard

Story 3

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer On Site Septic

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Lower Merion

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 40-00-41960-003

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Security System,Smoke Detector

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Horse Property N

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Financing Cash,Conventional

Special Listing Condition Standard


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Listed by Robin R. Gordon • BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford

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