1221 Lafayette Road

Gladwyne, PA 19035

$20,000
Price
6
Beds
9,175 Sq. Ft.
$26 / Sq. Ft.
9,175
Sq. Ft.
$26
per Sq. Ft.

Listed By Compass

Listed By Compass

Description

Welcome to 1221 Lafayette Rd, a stately 9,388 square foot mansion that dates back to 1895. The location offers private settings of suburbia and convenience of short travels to Center City, Philadelphia Airport, as well as shops, restaurants and all that Main Line offers. This architectural gem has been beautifully maintained, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship with detailed woodwork, plaster moldings, and ornate marble and wood surrounds on several fireplaces.
The interiors are just as impressive,...Welcome to 1221 Lafayette Rd, a stately 9,388 square foot mansion that dates back to 1895. The location offers private settings of suburbia and convenience of short travels to Center City, Philadelphia Airport, as well as shops, restaurants and all that Main Line offers. This architectural gem has been beautifully maintained, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship with detailed woodwork, plaster moldings, and ornate marble and wood surrounds on several fireplaces.

The interiors are just as impressive, featuring floors of limestone, oak, and parquet that perfectly complement the expansive windows and multiple sets of French doors. These open onto a luxurious rear terrace, providing breathtaking views of a sparkling swimming pool and meticulously landscaped gardens.

Inside, the residence features a grand center hall that sets the stage for an elegant flow from the formal rooms to a sunlit conservatory with arched windows on three sides, leading into a cozy, wood-paneled library. The formal living room boasts historic paneling from an 18th-century German castle, adding to the home's rich character, while the dining room’s ceiling displays stunning plaster artistry.

Ascending the main staircase brings you to the private quarters on the second floor, which include a master suite with a spacious marble bathroom, three additional large bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a convenient laundry room. The third floor offers two more bedrooms and two bathrooms, perfect for family or guests.

Additional amenities include a lower-level exercise room and a pool house with direct access to the outdoor swimming area. The grounds are dotted with majestic trees and well-thought-out plantings, enhancing the serene setting.

Make 1221 Lafayette Rd your new home and immerse yourself in luxury and history, whether for a six-month stay or longer.

Listing Agent

  1. Lavinia Smerconish

    Lavinia Smerconish

    Listing Agent

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Property Details for 1221 Lafayette Road

Tax ID Number
40-00-29420-006
Ownership
Other
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/13/2025 03:26 AM

Property Details for 1221 Lafayette Road

StatusActive
MLS #PAMC2104050
Days on Market298
Rental Incentives-
Available Date05/13/2024
Lease Term-
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease / Other
Year Built1885
Lot Size1.33 AC / 57,787 SF
CountyMontgomery County

Building Information for 1221 Lafayette Road

Building/Complex1221 Lafayette RdFloor-Stories3Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsCase by Case Basis,Pet Addendum/Deposit,Size/Weight RestrictionYear Built1885Building Size-Lot Size1.33 AC / 57,787 SF

Property Information for 1221 Lafayette Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: LOWER MERION
  • School District County ID: 300200396851
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: GLADWYNE (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: WELSH VALLEY (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: HARRITON SENIOR (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • MLS Area: Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,018,000
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: RA
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Date Available: 05-13-2024
  • Security Deposit: $20,000
  • Minimum Lease in Months: 6
  • Maximum Lease in Months: 12
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: Case by Case Basis, Pet Addendum/Deposit, Size/Weight Restriction
  • Smoking Allowed: No
  • Owner Pays: Taxes - Real Estate
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Cooking Fuel, Electricity, Exterior Maintenance, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Insurance, Lawn/Tree/Shrub Care, Utilities - All
  • LeaseLink URL: https://apply.link/4baampy
  • Rent Spree Online Application: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 5
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Upper Level 3
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 3
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Description: 5TH BDRM
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Description: POOL RM
Room 11
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 9,175.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 9,175.00
  • Total SQFT: 9,175.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8030/8374/4238/803083744238_512_384_WM_PiAe84AcXH7N0eV0.jpg
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 3-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 3-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 5
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 194.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 725357
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Terrace
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 1221 Lafayette Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Schools near 1221 Lafayette Road

This home is within Lower Merion School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gladwyne School
Public - K to 4
BLACK ROCK MS
Public - 5 to 8
Harriton Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gladwyne School
PublicK to 4

BLACK ROCK MS
Public5 to 8

Harriton Senior High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

More information about 1221 Lafayette Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035

1221 Lafayette Road is available for rent in Gladwyne, PA 19035. This property was listed on May 14, 2024 by Compass, it's currently listed at $20,000. This listing's school district is Lower Merion School District. Nearby schools include Gladwyne School, BLACK ROCK MS and Harriton Senior High School. 1221 Lafayette Road is a 6-bed, 5.5-bath, 9,175 sqft a property built in 1885.

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