261 FARM RD Haverford, PA 19041
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,960 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,960 sqft
Price per Sqft $574
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PAMC2175476
Style Colonial,Carriage House
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,960
Year Built 1895
Available Date 2026-04-16
Annual Tax Amount $18,650
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.256 Acres
Acres 0.26
Lot Dimensions 211.00 x 0.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The exterior is clad in authentic clapboard siding tastefully painted (June 2024) with triple hung true divided light windows, beautiful tiered slate courtyards with dry-stack stone walls, elegant gardens filled with perennials that pop throughout the year, an architectural shingle roof (December 2023) as well as a beautiful copper roof (December 2023) above the Garden/Sun Room, all copper downspouts and gutters, slate walkways, and the restored original garage doors for beautiful and authentic aesthetic.
Pride of ownership shows in keeping with the original character of the home with modern amenities that suit today's needs, including recently remodeled bathrooms, a whole house Generac generator (April 2024), updated electric as well as natural gas for heating and cooking. Other interior features include exquisite millwork, 10 foot ceilings on the first floor, hardwood floors throughout the home, Frank Furness signature keyhole stairwell and original bannister with ivory inlay, large fireside Living Room with a wall of built-ins, heated Garden/Sun Room with original hardware on windows and doors, formal Dining Room with swinging door to Breakfast Area with built-in banquette seating and updated granite Kitchen, and sprawling Family Room addition converted from the original garage with newer hardwood floors, a Powder Room, and French doors to the courtyards.
The upstairs of the home has five functional bedrooms including a Primary Bedroom with en suite bath, two additional updated baths, and a convenient 2nd floor Laundry Room.
The Lower Level of the home is unfinished, dry, and organized with a walk-out door to the driveway side of the home. The driveway has been repaved and has ample room for parking!
This convenient location is within walking distance to the Merion Cricket Club, Haverford train station, and shops at Haverford Square, within close proximity to all major roadways for commuting to Center City or the airport, nearby local schools, and within minutes to the towns of Bryn Mawr and Ardmore as well as Suburban Square for shopping and dining! Don't miss this opportunity to have your own slice of heaven in one of the most sought after Main Line neighborhoods!
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Zoning R1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Basement Partial
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Other
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Brick, Mantel(s), Wood
Inclusions Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator - All in As Is condition; large Bookshelf in Bedroom with twin beds
Equipment Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace Y
Window Features Triple Pane,Wood Frame,Storm,Transom,Screens
Appliance Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es)
Garage Spaces 6.0
Fence Fully, Split Rail, Wood
Utilities Available Cable TV
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn
Roof Type Architectural Shingle,Copper
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s), Porch(es)
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Landscaping, No Thru Street, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Rural, Other
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2960
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial, Carriage House
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Gladwyne
Middle Schools Black Rock
High Schools Harriton Senior
School District Lower Merion
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 40-00-17892-005
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2960
Security Features Security System
Special Listing Condition Standard
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