Situated on 20.6 acres in one of the Philadelphia Main Line's most exclusive areas, Linden Hill is a historic and rare opportunity to experience true estate living. The main residence, guest house, grounds and gardens are in excellent condition, 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. An initial courtyard formed by a turreted caretaker's quarters, a 10-car garage, stables and additional 2-bedroom guest house is also available to purchase, and compliments the main residence, represented by this listing. The magnificent manor home and cour d'honneur is a majestic example of French Normandy-inspired design of breathtaking scale and symmetry. Enter around the initial courtyard , where brick chimney stacks cleverly frame the main house, and behold a truly historic mansion, beautifully maintained with complete respect for its origins, yet offering every modern amenity. Its grand-scale formal rooms offer elegant and easy, expansive or intimate entertaining spaces. Private quarters are equally inviting with family living quarters that accommodate guests for short-term or extended stays. Beyond the main house are two pools, a pool house, tennis court and a beautiful aviary, 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 and restaurants, trains, Center City Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport and more. A rare jewel.
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General Features
- Condo Coop Association Y/N N
- County MONTGOMERY
- Historic Y/N Y
- HOA Y/N N
- Municipality LOWER MERION TWP
- New Construction Y/N N
- Pool Yes - Personal
- Sale Type Standard
- Senior Community Y/N N
- Tax Annual Amount 115058.00
- Tax Year 2022
- Utilities Cable TV,Natural Gas Available,Multiple Phone Lines,Electric Available,Cable TV Available,Water Available
- View Garden/Lawn, Pasture, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
- Water Access Y/N N
- Waterfront Y/N N
- Year Built 1930
- Zoning RESIDENTIAL
- Zoning Dscrp Residential
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Building Features
- Appliances Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Basement Type Full, Partially Finished, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level
- Cooling Fuel Natural Gas
- Cooling Type Central A/C
- Exterior Features Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Secure Storage, Stone Retaining Walls, Tennis Court(s)
- Fireplace Features Marble, Mantel(s), Wood, Stone
- Fireplaces Count 4
- Flooring Type Carpet, Hardwood, Stone, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Foundation Details Permanent
- Garage Spaces Count 1.00
- Garage Type Oversized
- Garage Y/N Y
- Heating Fuel Natural Gas
- Heating Type Hot Water
- Interior Features Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Double/Dual Staircase, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting
- Roof Tile
- Sewer Septic On Site Septic
- Style Traditional, Manor, Normandy
- Total Garage And Parking Spaces 11
- Total Living Area 14467
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Room Features
- Bathrooms Half Main Level 2
- Bathrooms Count Main Level 5.00
- Bathrooms 10
- Bedrooms 14
- Bedrooms Count Main Level 3
- Full Bathrooms 8
- Bathrooms Full Main Level 3
- Half Bathrooms 2
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Property Features
- Horse Amenities Horses Allowed,Horse Trails
- Lot Features Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, No Thru Street, Open, Partly Wooded, Pond, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, SideYard(s), Sloping, Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting, Other
- Lot Size Acres 20.6
- Outdoor Living Structures Patio(s), Terrace
- Pool Features Heated, In Ground
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Schools
- Elementary School GLADWYNE
- High School HARRITON SENIOR
- Middle Or Junior School WELSH VALLEY
- School District LOWER MERION
