26 Old Gulph Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035-1527 $8,900,000

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Beds/Baths: 8/9.3
Interior Sq. Ft: 16,410
Acreage: 6.81
Age:104 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: PAMC2121886
Subdivision: Gladwyne
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

"Wooded Hill", a quintessential Main Line estate, perfectly combines architectural grandeur with luxurious amenities to create an unrivaled oasis in a coveted Gladwyne location. Tucked away behind stone piers and custom entrance gates, this magazine-worthy residence is majestically sited on nearly 7 acres. The estate grounds feature stately mature trees, specimen plantings, flagstone terraces and a large walled motor court. The 16,410 sq ft main residence has been exquisitely expanded and meticulously renovated to reflect the floor plan and design features sought by modern families; with 8 bedrooms total, including the 2 bedroom apartment. Old world elegance includes handsome millwork, lovely ceiling designs, decorative iron staircase railings, countless French doors, 7 charming fireplaces that have been converted to gas, and the highest-grade fit and finishes. Generous windows throughout brighten the interiors with natural sunlight. The beauty is not just in the details, but on display in every room and out of every window. Some highlights include a Mercer tiled reception hall, grandly proportioned living & dining rooms, a gourmet kitchen with adjacent breakfast room, a sunroom, billiards room, two family rooms and two home offices. A private sanctuary, the luxurious primary bedroom suite includes his and her spa-like baths, a sitting area and is enhanced with a library balcony overlooking a two-story family room. Five other generously sized bedroom suites are beautifully appointed, served by outfitted walk-in closets, upscale private baths and sitting/homework areas. A second floor library/sitting room is an ideal area for homework or relaxation. The expansive day lit, walk-out lower level has a custom home bar, exercise room, home theater with stadium seating, full bathroom and convenient access to the swimming pool and grounds. Accommodations for the staff include a two bedroom suite, living room, kitchen, dining area and bathroom. Additionally, the home offers a full house generator (Cummins 100kw) and a Control 4 smart home system providing convenient management of lighting, music, security, and pool systems. Approached through a stone walled courtyard, the stunning 2 bedroom guest house has been recently renovated with contemporary designer finishes. Breathtaking estate grounds provide endless opportunities for recreation, entertainment or relaxation. You'll enjoy a sparkling swimming pool and nearby pavilion, numerous stone and brick patios offering a variety of commanding viewpoints, enchanting crushed stone pathways and exterior landscape lighting. A substantial level area of the grounds are perfect sports fields, and currently include a golf green plus three separate tee boxes. This idyllic retreat makes it easy to forget how centrally located you are in proximity to Gladwyne Village, King of Prussia, Center City and all major transportation routes.

Bedroom 5: Upper 2
Full Bath: Upper 2
Bedroom 6: Upper 2
Full Bath: Upper 2
Bedroom 1: Upper 1
Bedroom 2: Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Upper 1
Bedroom 4: Upper 1
Office: Upper 1
Library: Upper 1
Laundry: Upper 1
Loft: Upper 1
Kitchen: Main
Dining Room: Main
Breakfast Room: Main
Living Room: Main
Family Room: Main
Sun/Florida Room: Main
Recreation Room: Main
Office: Main
Sitting Room: Main
Mud Room: Main
Basement: Lower 1
Exercise Room: Lower 1
Media Room: Lower 1
Maid/Guest Quarters: Lower 1
Full Bath: Lower 1

Taxes: $156,235
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: Yes - Personal
School Dist: Lower Merion

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Lower Floor Laundry, Upper Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Inside Access, Oversized, Attached Garage Spaces #: 4;

Interior
2nd Kitchen, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Additional Stairway, Full Basement, Interior Access Basement, Walkout Level Basement, Basement Windows, Carpet Flooring, Tile/Brick Flooring, Wood Flooring, Gas/Propane Fireplace, 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls, Security System

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Slate Roof, Stone Exterior, Balconies- Multiple, Patio(s), Terrace, BBQ Grill, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Water Fountains

Lot
Suburban, Creek/Stream View, Garden/Lawn View, Panoramic View, Scenic Vista View, Trees/Woods View

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Public Elementary (41 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Gladwyne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Gladwyne 0.8 mi
Penn Valley School Lower Merion School District K–4 Narberth 0.95 mi
Chestnutwold Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Ardmore 1.98 mi
Merion Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Merion Station 2.02 mi
Cynwyd School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 2.27 mi
Belmont Hills Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 2.39 mi
Penn Wynne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Wynnewood 2.47 mi
Coopertown Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 2.59 mi
Dobson James School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.83 mi
Green Woods Charter School Green Woods Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.97 mi
Shawmont School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.06 mi
Samuel Gompers School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.13 mi
Ad Prima Charter School Ad Prima Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.2 mi
Chatham Park Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 3.34 mi
Lamberton Robert E School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.37 mi
Overbrook Elementary School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.43 mi
Lynnewood Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 3.49 mi
Overbrook Edu Center Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.68 mi
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.69 mi
Mastery Charter School - Mann Campus Mastery CS-Mann Campus K–6 Philadelphia 3.73 mi
Conshohocken Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 3.75 mi
Harambee Institute of Science and Techno Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.78 mi
Highland Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Upper Darby 3.82 mi
West Phila. Achievement CES West Phila. Achievement CES K–5 Philadelphia 3.91 mi
Cook-Wissahickon School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.01 mi
Bluford Charter School Bluford Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.17 mi
Heston Edward School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.18 mi
Manoa Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 4.23 mi
Hillcrest Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Drexel Hill 4.33 mi
Ithan Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 4.34 mi
KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.39 mi
Radnor Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Radnor 4.52 mi
Barry Community John School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.65 mi
Bywood Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Upper Darby 4.66 mi
Upper Darby Kindergarten Center Upper Darby School District K Drexel Hill 4.78 mi
Discovery Charter School Discovery Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Henry Charles W School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Mifflin Thomas School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.86 mi
Global Leadership Academy Charter School Global Leadership Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.92 mi
Blankenburg Rudolph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.97 mi
Inquiry Charter School Inquiry Charter School Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.98 mi

Public Middle (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Welsh Valley Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Narberth 1.51 mi
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Bala Cynwyd 2.19 mi
Haverford Middle School Haverford Township School District 6–8 Havertown 2.97 mi
Black Rock Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Villanova 3.51 mi
Amy NW Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.73 mi
Drexel Hill Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Drexel Hill 4.6 mi
Beverly Hills Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Upper Darby 4.71 mi

Public High (12 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lower Merion High School Lower Merion School District 9–12 Ardmore 0.88 mi
Harriton Senior High School Lower Merion School District 9–12 Bryn Mawr 2.21 mi
Haverford Senior High School Haverford Township School District 9–12 Havertown 2.87 mi
Lankenau High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.16 mi
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber Philadelphia City School District 5–12 Philadelphia 3.29 mi
Roxborough High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.33 mi
Overbrook High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.7 mi
Saul W B Agricultural School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.72 mi
Radnor Senior High School Radnor Township School District 9–12 Radnor 4.24 mi
Mastery Charter School -Shoemaker Campus Mastery CS-Shoemaker Campus 7–12 Philadelphia 4.3 mi
KIPP DuBois Charter School KIPP DuBois Charter School 9–12 Philadelphia 4.39 mi
Upper Darby Senior High School Upper Darby School District 9–12 Drexel Hill 4.56 mi

Private (88 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
The Gateway School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wynnewood 0.19 mi
Main Line Reform Temple School For Early Childhood Jewish Preschool–K Wynnewood 0.87 mi
The Gladwyne Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Gladwyne 0.94 mi
Fusion Academy - Ardmore Nonsectarian 6–12 Ardmore 1.07 mi
Regina Angelorum Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ardmore 1.2 mi
Cambridge School Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Ardmore 1.3 mi
The Haverford School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Haverford 1.36 mi
Wetherill School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Gladwyne 1.4 mi
Noreen Cook Center For Ece Of Har Zion Temple Jewish Preschool–K Penn Valley 1.43 mi
St Margaret School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Narberth 1.51 mi
The Baldwin School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 1.54 mi
Phebe Anna Thorne Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Haverford 1.54 mi
Friends School Haverford Friends Preschool–5 Haverford 1.55 mi
Caskey Torah Academy Of Greater Philadelphia Jewish Preschool–8 Wynnewood 1.58 mi
Ancona Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wynnewood 1.6 mi
The Shipley School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 1.7 mi
Gan Chabad Of The Main Line Jewish Preschool–K Merion Station 1.8 mi
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Bryn Mawr Nonsectarian 6–12 Bryn Mawr 1.84 mi
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El Early Childhood Center Jewish K Wynnewood 2.01 mi
Waldron Mercy Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Merion Station 2.04 mi
Merion Mercy Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Merion Station 2.05 mi
St Katherine School Roman Catholic K–10 Wynnewood 2.18 mi
Childrens School At St Johns Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 2.32 mi
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Jewish 6–12 Bryn Mawr 2.37 mi
The Mesivta High School Of Greater Phila Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 2.37 mi
Holy Child School At Rosemont Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 2.43 mi
Cardinal John Foley Regional Ca Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Havertown 2.43 mi
Aim Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Conshohocken 2.57 mi
Kohelet Yeshiva High School Jewish 9–12 Merion Station 2.62 mi
Temple Adath Israelearlychildhood Center Jewish Preschool–K Merion Station 2.68 mi
French International School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Bala Cynwyd 2.71 mi
I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School For Girls Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 2.78 mi
Friends Central School Friends Preschool–12 Wynnewood 2.81 mi
Overbrook Preschool And Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.85 mi
Child Steps Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 2.86 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Stern Center Jewish Preschool–5 Wynnewood 2.88 mi
Robert J Wilf Preschool And Kindergarten Jewish Preschool–K Wynnewood 2.9 mi
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 2.95 mi
Phila Yeshiva Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 2.95 mi
Hyman Korman High School-Talmudical Yeshiva Of Phi Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 2.95 mi
Ijoba Shule Other Preschool–11 Philadelphia 3.04 mi
The Miquon School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Conshohocken 3.07 mi
St Faith Preschool & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 3.1 mi
St Aloysius Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 3.11 mi
New Life Alternatives Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 3.18 mi
Sts Colman-John Neumann Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 3.2 mi
Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.22 mi
Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 3.24 mi
The Bala House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 3.26 mi
Y.A.L.E. School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 3.33 mi
Villanova Academy For Honor Studies Islamic Preschool–6 Villanova 3.34 mi
Woodbine Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.39 mi
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Roman Catholic K–12 Bryn Mawr 3.39 mi
Main Line Classical Academy Inc Nonsectarian K–9 Bryn Mawr 3.41 mi
Jameson Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 7–11 Philadelphia 3.44 mi
The Village School Nonsectarian 7–12 Bryn Mawr 3.45 mi
Roxborough Christian School Presbyterian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 3.53 mi
The Agnes Irwin School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 3.62 mi
Manoa Community Church-Keep Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 3.73 mi
Cb Community Schools Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 3.75 mi
Keep At Manoa Community Church Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 3.75 mi
9107 Little Friends Academy Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Upper Darby 3.78 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic 1 Havertown 3.82 mi
Hill Top Preparatory School Nonsectarian 5–12 Bryn Mawr 3.83 mi
Shepherd's Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.83 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.83 mi
St Laurence School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Upper Darby 3.91 mi
Methodist Services Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 3.99 mi
Fairy Tale Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Upper Darby 3.99 mi
St Rose Of Lima School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.05 mi
The Grayson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Radnor 4.12 mi
Archbishop Carroll High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Malvern 4.12 mi
Archbishop John Carroll High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Radnor 4.12 mi
St Katherine Day School -Upper Roman Catholic K–12 Radnor 4.12 mi
Child Guidance Elementary School Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 4.26 mi
Child Guidance Elementary Educational Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 4.26 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-Middle Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.47 mi
Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 4.54 mi
St Bernadette School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.56 mi
Academy-Notre Dame De Namur Roman Catholic 6–12 Villanova 4.66 mi
Kids World Christian Edu Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.77 mi
Kids World Christian Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.77 mi
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lafayette Hill 4.77 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.78 mi
Pee Wee Prep Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 4.8 mi
St Piusx School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Broomall 4.85 mi
63rd St Multicultural Academy Of Academic Excellence Islamic Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.86 mi
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Drexel Hill 4.9 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Gladwyne (19035), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 30
  • Average salary of people in this community: $211,416

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 709
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.35
  • Households w/ Children: 44%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 1,193 (79.9%)
  • Rented: 246 (16.5%)
  • Vacant: 55 (3.7%)
  • Total: 1,494

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 3,453
Households: 1,439
Median Age: 55.30

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 0.7%
  • Some High School: 0.3%
  • High School Graduate: 7.0%
  • Some College: 7.8%
  • Associate Degree: 4.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 32.2%
  • Graduate Degree: 47.8%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $205,764

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • One Bedroom: $1,481
  • Two Bedroom: $1,692

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26 Old Gulph Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035-1527

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