AUCTION - Seller offering property via online auction. Bid online beginning Monday, May 20th with a starting bid of $2M. Preview starts the weekend of Friday, May 17th. ALL POTENTIAL BUYERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED BY AUCTION COMPANY BEFORE BEING ADMITTED FOR A PREVIEW. Linden Hill can be bid for with or without the adjacent Linden Court at 1539 Monk Road. Linden Hill on 13.83± acres, in Philadelphia Main Line's most exclusive areas, is a historic and rare opportunity to experience true estate living. The main residence, guest house, grounds and gardens are spectacular, having been magnificently maintained by the present owners. The property is notable for its world-class architecture and its very private, park-like setting. Designed between 1928 and 1931 by Edmund B. Gilchrist for stockbroker Rodman Ellison Griscom, the property was owned for more than 50 years by the Dorrance family of Campbell's Soup Company. Enter Linden Hill's very secluded grounds and travel past fenced pastures and stone outbuildings reminiscent of the quaintest of French villages. The stunning main residence is a majestic example of French Normandy- inspired design of breathtaking scale and symmetry, and lends itself perfectly to comfortable everyday family living, easy entertaining and offering every modern amenity. Its grand-scale rooms showcase soaring ceiling heights, breathtaking windows and French doors with endless views, interior access to multiple terraces, beautifully restored, hand-crafted millwork, original floors and moldings throughout, elegant and easy, expansive or intimate gathering spaces. Private bedroom suites and common areas are equally inviting, with configurations that also accommodate guests for short-term or extended stays. Beyond the main house are a two bedroom, two bathroom guest house, two pools, a pool house and tennis court, all set within absolutely stunning gardens and grounds. As a picturesque legacy property that can also serve as a family and corporate retreat, look no farther than the timeless and spectacular Linden Hill, in close proximity to renowned schools, horse trails, fabulous shopping, clubs, golf courses, recreational facilities, restaurants, trains, Center City Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport and more. A rare jewel. *PUBLIC SEWER NOW AVAILABLE* **. Bid at auction for the opportunity to own the Mainline’s most prestigious residence. Agent is not engaging in auctioneering activities. Contact agent or Interluxe.com for full terms and conditions of the sale and schedule appointment to preview the home.
Sold for $4,950,000 on 11/01/24
$4,950,000
1543 Monk Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035
8beds
14,467sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
13.83 Acres Lot
$5,109,600 Zestimate®
$342/sqft
$3,501 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 01, 2024 at 04:56am
Listed by:
Lisa Yakulis 610-517-8445,
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Robin Gordon, AB049690L
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2101302

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 5
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Microwave, Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Ice Maker, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Double Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Additional Stairway, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Curved Staircase, Double/Dual Staircase, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Wine Storage, Attic, 2nd Kitchen, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Spiral Staircase, Studio, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Other, 9'+ Ceilings, High Ceilings, Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Marble, Carpet, Stone, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Doors: Double Entry
- Windows: Casement, Atrium, Storm Window(s), Screens, Stain/Lead Glass, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Marble, Stone, Wood Burning, Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 14,467
- Total interior livable area: 14,467 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 14,467
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 20
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Private, Crushed Stone, Lighted, Driveway, Paved, On Street, Other
- Uncovered spaces: 20
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Lawn Sprinkler, Play Area, Storage, Stone Retaining Walls, Tennis Court(s), Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Other, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Fencing: Decorative,Split Rail,Invisible
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Courtyard, Panoramic, Pasture, Pond, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods, Valley, Water, Other
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond,Water
- Waterfront features: Pond
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
Lot
- Size: 13.83 Acres
- Dimensions: 2321.00 x 0.00
- Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Level, No Thru Street, Not In Development, Open Lot, Wooded, Pond, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, SideYard(s), Sloped, Stream/Creek, Subdivision Possible, Vegetation Planting, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Additional parcels included: Linden Court also being offered
- Parcel number: 400038064002
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Auction
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Manor,Normandy,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Masonry
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Underground, Generator, 440 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: On Site Septic, Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Electricity Available, Multiple Phone Lines, Phone Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Alarm, Monitored, Motion Detectors, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Security Gate, Fire Sprinkler System
Location
- Region: Gladwyne
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability
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