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5 Beds
5 Baths
7,128 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 09/30/2021
Key Details
Sold Price $937,225
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,128 sqft
Price per Sqft $131
Subdivision Tall Trees
MLS Listing ID PAMC2003922
Sold Date 09/30/21
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Fees $672/mo
HOA Y/N Y
Abv Grd Liv Area 7,128
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $17,885
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 0.828 Acres
Acres 0.83
Lot Dimensions 70.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Located in Tall Trees Community, this beautiful stone home sits on 0.82 acres of lush green land maintained by the HOA. Originally used as a hunting lodge for the Lippincott Family, who founded one of the first book publishing companies in America, this home is completely unique and flooded with history. With its charming features and intricate elements, the former homeowners lovingly cared for this property while founding the Wharton Business School at University of Pennsylvania.
Throughout the residence, you'll find Mercer tiles on the first floor, one of a kind delft tiles around the fireplace, a hidden door leading from the living room to a suite on the second floor, images of the hunter animals on the ceilings, and other incredible details. The home features six total working fireplaces with three on each floor and ornate architectural details, such as a large stained glass window. The expansive grounds offer a running pond spillway filled with fish and plenty of outdoor entertaining space.
Tall Trees is a community created on the basis of preserving the environment including their surrounding tall trees. This home is close to major thoroughfares and sits behind Pennypack Creek Trail. With its everlasting history and its highly-coveted location, 1731 Oak Hill Drive is truly one-of-a-kind compared to other homes within the area. Legal address is 1731 Oak Hill Drive, while the property address is 1733 Oak Hill Drive.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Abington Twp (10630)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air, Wood Burn Stove
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 6
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane, Wood
Equipment Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Parking Features Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 10.0
Utilities Available Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Amenities Available Basketball Courts, Bike Trail, Tennis Courts
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn
Roof Type Slate
Accessibility None
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 10
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Backs - Open Common Area, Front Yard, Landscaping, Pond, Rear Yard
Story 2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Abington
Others
Pets Allowed Y
HOA Fee Include Snow Removal,Other
Senior Community No
Tax ID 30-00-47550-327
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, VA
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, VA
Financing Cash,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions
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