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26 FURNESS LN Wallingford, PA 19086
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Key Details
Sold Price $600,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $200
Subdivision Heatherwold
MLS Listing ID PADE475876
Sold Date 06/28/19
Style Other
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,000
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1903
Annual Tax Amount $10,082
Tax Year 2018
Lot Size 0.854 Acres
Acres 0.85
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Welcome to Lindenshade, a historic estate replete with a two story library designed by renowned architect Frank Furness for his brother. This magnificent home is set back at the end of a private cul-de-sac in the fabulous and coveted Heatherwold neighborhood. With the library built in 1903, this entire home is a wonderful mix of classic charm and modern updates including central air, propane direct vent heating and renovations throughout.Set on nearly an acre of land with mature trees, Japanese Maples and a large pond with three waterfalls, this home will feel like your private oasis. Enter Lindenshade s grand entry foyer to a picture window overlooking the lush yard. The bright and sun-filled living room has a floor-to-ceiling window for letting the outside in, and a brick accent wall with wood-burning fireplace to make this home an entertainer s dream.The formal dining room has a wall of windows, making it spacious and light. With elegant flocked wallpaper and pendant chandelier the dining room connects to the eat-in kitchen and has an invisible flush mounted door to 4th bedroom with bathroom and exterior access making it a great space for potential guests/in-laws.Large kitchen with another wood burning fireplace has room to maneuver during meal prep and has exterior access. Hardwood floors throughout the kitchen, library and living space, plush wall-to-wall carpet on the more private side of the home makes the bedrooms warm and comfortable. The master bedroom is large and bright with sounds and view of the waterfalls and has updated en-suite bathroom. Two additional large bedrooms share a beautifully renovated hall bath.The crowning feature of this home is the two story library with ornate iron railings ascending to the upper stacks. According to Wikipedia, this home is the property where Horace Howard Furness , "collected in a single source 300 years of references, antecedent works, influences and commentaries. Current homeowners have preserved the history of this home and can pass on its wonderful story to the next generation of Lindenshade occupants.The sprawling backyard connects to private trail access to the Wallingford SEPTA station connecting you to Philadelphia in 25 minutes & 17 acre Furness Park. Located down the street from the Helen Kate Furness Library, Wallingford-Swarthmore schools and just minutes to downtown Media and Swarthmore with all the shops and dining.Do not let this opportunity to own a unique part of history pass you by.
Location
State PA
County Delaware
Area Nether Providence Twp (10434)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Other Rooms Library
Basement Full, Unfinished
Main Level Bedrooms 4
Interior
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Central A/C
Heat Source Oil
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Parking Features Other
Garage Spaces 3.0
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Total Parking Spaces 3
Garage Y
Building
Story Other
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Public
Architectural Style Other
Level or Stories Other
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Middle Schools Strath Haven
High Schools Strath Haven
School District Wallingford-Swarthmore
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 34-00-00977-03
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Kaja M Giloley • BHHS Fox & Roach-Washington-Gloucester