56 Crosby Brown Road

Gladwyne, PA 19035

$7,950,000
Price
6
Beds
6
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
10,680 Sq. Ft.
$744 / Sq. Ft.
10,680
Sq. Ft.
$744
per Sq. Ft.

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Description

Nestled amidst the leafy canopies of Gladwyne on Philadelphia's Main Line, this enchanting 1905 Gothic Revival manor home would appear as though it was seemingly plucked straight from the pages of an English fairy tale. With its massive stone walls, wood beams and impressive scale, this architectural gem stands as a testament to a bygone era while offering every modern comfort with details executed to perfection. On 2.8 level acres hidden along a picturesque private lane, the property offers a 4-bedroom,...Nestled amidst the leafy canopies of Gladwyne on Philadelphia's Main Line, this enchanting 1905 Gothic Revival manor home would appear as though it was seemingly plucked straight from the pages of an English fairy tale. With its massive stone walls, wood beams and impressive scale, this architectural gem stands as a testament to a bygone era while offering every modern comfort with details executed to perfection. On 2.8 level acres hidden along a picturesque private lane, the property offers a 4-bedroom, 5.2 bath main residence, a 2-bedroom guest cottage, garages, gardener’s cottage and beautifully designed outdoor spaces and gardens. Massive leaded-glass doors open to an interior of soaring ceilings, custom Indiana limestone floors and archways, reclaimed antique stone, leaded glass windows and doors and rich millwork and cabinetry, all working in tandem to create magnificent, captivating spaces. A great hall with massive beams supporting its 25-foot ceiling is a showstopping setting for gatherings of any size. It accesses one of three terraces that look out over the gardens and specimen trees of the rear grounds. Sunlight pours through the broad, leaded-glass window of the formal dining room. With an adjacent wet bar, butler’s pantry, wine room and enormous, well-appointed Downsview kitchen, it’s easy to imagine this home as a setting for memorable events. The Gothic elements are carried off perfectly in the kitchen, down to stunning artisan millwork and hand-molded Moorish tile backsplash. In this heart of the home, open to the kitchen, is a comfortable family room with a fireplace and access to the rear gardens. The main level is completed by a library/study with picture-window sliders to the property’s lush rear gardens. A full bath is adjacent to this room, making it a potential first-floor bedroom. A large home gym/yoga studio/flex space completes the main level. The second floor originally used as a ballroom and as such features early 20th-century, canvas-covered, hand-painted ceiling beams. This formerly festive space now contains four bedrooms, all en-suite and all with vaulted ceilings. Each bedroom has its own personality with lighting, millwork and bathrooms that speak to the home’s one-of-a-kind character. The owner’s suite feels fit for royalty, all the more so with the newly completed, sumptuous Italian marble bath. In this and other bathrooms, Sherle Wagner fixtures provide the finishing touch. Approaching the guest house, one feels as though they could be in England with the half-timbered exterior of these former stables, a perfect match for the main house. Guests can enjoy inviting, modernized living space with one or two bedrooms, sitting/dining area, full bath and kitchenette. The spacious grounds embrace nature's splendor and are a hideaway for moments of solitude. For buyers seeking a storybook setting and elegant residence less than 30 minutes from Center City Philadelphia, tour this property and see for yourself why it is a pinnacle of quality, style and privacy on the Main Line.
  1. Listed by Franz J Rabauer • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (610)-304-8861 franz@kurfiss.com

Property Details for 56 Crosby Brown Road

Tax ID Number
40-00-14048-006
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Other
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/29/2024 06:25 PM

Property Details for 56 Crosby Brown Road

StatusActive
MLS #PAMC2106268
Days on Market213
Taxes$89,747 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1905
Lot Size2.83 AC / 123,275 SF
CountyMontgomery County

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Building Information for 56 Crosby Brown Road

Stories2Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size2.83 AC / 123,275 SF

Property Information for 56 Crosby Brown Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: LOWER MERION
  • School District County ID: 300200396851
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • 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
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $2,092,560
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $10,019
  • City Town Tax: $8,767
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Zoning Dscrp: Single Family Residence
  • School Tax: $70,960
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Exercise Room, Laundry, Maid/Guest Quarters, Mud Room, Other, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 39.0
  • Room Width: 34.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Stone
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 31.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 23.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Gas
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Stone, Fireplace - Gas
Room 10
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Length: 29.0
  • Room Width: 26.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 11
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Room Length: 58.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Maid/Guest Quarters
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 19
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 20
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 21
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 22
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 23
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 24
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 10,680.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 10,680.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Slate
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8027/3570/6520/802735706520_512_384_WM_HEdeM3_7ZU-uHwxR.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Marble, Stone, Solid Hardwood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 6
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 69.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Irregular, Level, Rear Yard, Secluded
  • Road Responsibility: Private, Road Maintenance Agreement
  • Parcel ID: 720850
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 20
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Crushed Stone
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: 32"+ wide Doors, 36"+ wide Halls, Level Entry - Main
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/kurfisssir/56crosbybrownroad?share=copy
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Terrace
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground, Indoor, Lap/Exercise
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Electric Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiant, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.franzjrabauer.com

Property History for 56 Crosby Brown Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 56 Crosby Brown Road

Taxable ValueLand$486,550Additions$1,606,010Total$2,092,560
Tax Record2023$87,391 ($7,283 / month)
Home Facts
Baths8Total Finished SqFt9,065 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,065 SqFtStories2Lot Size123,275 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1900ZoningRAACountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-14048-00-6Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 56 Crosby Brown Road

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

Welsh Valley Middle School
Public5 to 8

Harriton Senior High School
Public9 to 12

BLACK ROCK MS
Public5 to 8

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More information about 56 Crosby Brown Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035

56 Crosby Brown Road is a single family home for sale in Gladwyne, PA 19035. This property was listed for sale on May 31, 2024 by Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $7,950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 213 days and was last sold on May 16, 1994. This listing's school district is Lower Merion School District. Nearby schools include Gladwyne School, Welsh Valley Middle School and Harriton Senior High School. 56 Crosby Brown Road is a 6-bed, 7-bath, 10,680 sqft single family home built in 1905.

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