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140 Plymouth Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422-1600 $1,778,000

Beds/Baths: 6/5.2
Interior Sq. Ft: 9,981
Acreage: 3
Age:45 years
Style:
Traditional, Cape Cod, French
MLS#: PAMC2080632
Subdivision: Gwynedd Valley
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Attention to exquisite detail, and designed with a focus on timeless luxury, this breathtaking home sits on a picturesque 3 acre lot. Admire the views of the well manicured English Garden, and the beauty of the secluded grounds from the spectacular multi-tiered flagstone terrace that is perfect for all your endless entertaining and outdoor dining needs. The front entrance greats you with a welcoming foyer, graced with hardwood floors that lead to a one-of-a-kind library, featuring a marble fireplace with a flagstone hearth, and architectural design on the ceiling. The gourmet kitchen includes double islands with intricate mosaic detailing, ample custom cabinetry, marble countertops, custom tile, cherry floors, and a vaulted ceiling with cove lighting, accompanied with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and high end Wolf appliances. The stunning millwork throughout this home is nothing less than extraordinary and breathtaking. The formal dining room displays accommodations for the perfect dinner party, holiday gatherings or enjoying the evening with cocktails. Entertaining can also be hosted in the classic formal living room offering two seating areas that are encircled by windows providing plentiful natural light and glistening views of the lush gardens. The great room boast of sophistication, and would be considered the centerpiece of this home, featuring custom built-in cherry bookcases spanning the length of the room. The endless views continue in the seven-sided office, with its peaked ceiling and access to the flagstone patio. The first floor master suite is filled with luxury, attached master bath relaxing oasis that includes a spa-like atmosphere with a steam shower, soaking tub, heated Riverstone floors, and the intimate landscaping of the private Zen Garden with tranquil fountain. The master suite bedroom displays silk whisper walls, and offers two generously-sized dressing rooms with custom drawers and closets. Two bedrooms sit on the second floor with a Jack-and-Jill bath, and a study alcove that could be used for multiple uses . The finished lower level includes a recreational area, game area, wet bar, caterers kitchen, and a striking 10-seat tiered home theater, along with additional space that would be perfect for an au pair or in-law-suite. The newly renovated one bedroom, one and a half bath guest house is an open design concept, surrounded by windows, providing a retreat for visiting friends and family. The property features five zones for cooling and heating, an exceptional sound system throughout the property (inside and out), and a heated detached 3-car garage. Set against a quiet tree-lined street, this gorgeous residence provides a serene expression poised with grace. Located in a highly rated school district, with easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment in Chestnut Hill, Ambler, and Philadelphia. Don't miss the opportunity to make this rare find the place you call home - schedule your private tour today.

Bedroom 1: 16 X 16 - Upper 2
Bathroom 1: 16 X 4 - Upper 2
Bedroom 1: 21 X 10 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 21 X 12 - Upper 1
Bathroom 1: 10 X 18 - Upper 1
Hobby Room: 8 X 8 - Upper 1
Primary Bed: 17 X 17 - Main
Bedroom 3: 15 X 15 - Main
Kitchen: 26 X 18 - Main
Dining Room: 19 X 15 - Main
Family Room: 48 X 22 - Main
Living Room: 28 X 29 - Main
DRESSING: 15 X 15 - Main
OFFICE: 17 X 17 - Main
STUDY: 26 X 17 - Main
Office: 10 X 16 - Lower 1
Living Room: 25 X 20 - Lower 2
Kitchen: 12 X 15 - Lower 2
Bathroom 1: 8 X 8 - Lower 2

Taxes: $19,788
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Buyer Agency Comp*: 2.5 % Of Gross
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Wissahickon
Elem. School: Shady GroveMid. School: WissahickonHigh School: Wissahickon Senior
*The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of BrightMLS

Features

Utilities
Central Heating, Forced Air Heating, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned Cooling, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, On Site Septic, 200+ Amp Service, Underground, Basement Laundry, Lower Floor Laundry, Cable TV

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Lighted Parking, Paved Parking, Private Parking, Detached Garage Spaces #: 3;

Interior
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Full Basement, Fully Finished Basement, Heated Basement, Improved Basement, Interior Access Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Basement Shelving, Basement - Space For Rooms, Carpet Flooring, Stone Flooring, Tile/Brick Flooring, Wood Flooring, Brick Fireplace, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane Fireplace, Mantel(s), 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Bay/Bow Windows, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Electric Alarm, Security System, Smoke Detector

Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Architectural Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Dryvit, Stucco Exterior, Deck(s), Patio(s), Terrace, BBQ Grill, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler

Lot
Level Lot, Trees/Wooded, Suburban, Garden/Lawn View, Trees/Woods View

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Public Elementary (14 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Blue Bell Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 1.06 mi
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 1.64 mi
Shady Grove Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 1.76 mi
Stony Creek Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 2.64 mi
North Wales Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 North Wales 2.77 mi
Gwyn-Nor Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 North Wales 3.49 mi
Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Fort Washington 3.51 mi
Cole Manor Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 4.1 mi
Maple Glen Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Maple Glen 4.12 mi
Plymouth Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Plymouth Meeting 4.24 mi
Gwynedd Square Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 Lansdale 4.37 mi
Knapp Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 Lansdale 4.65 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 4.75 mi
Hancock Elementary School Norristown Area School District 1–4 Norristown 4.88 mi

Public Middle (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wissahickon Middle School Wissahickon School District 6–8 Ambler 1.83 mi
East Norriton Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 3.36 mi
Pennbrook Middle School North Penn School District 7–9 North Wales 3.46 mi
Colonial Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 Plymouth Meeting 3.91 mi
Penndale Middle School North Penn School District 7–9 Lansdale 4.56 mi
Eisenhower Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 4.85 mi

Public High (4 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wissahickon Senior High School Wissahickon School District 9–12 Ambler 1.77 mi
Upper Dublin High School Upper Dublin School District 9–12 Fort Washington 3.48 mi
Central Montco Technical High School Central Montco Technical High School 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.19 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.96 mi

Private (30 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Spring House Early Learning Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Ambler 1.91 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Gwynedd Valley 1.99 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy El Division Roman Catholic K–8 Spring House 2.08 mi
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Spring House 2.08 mi
Centre Square Academy Nonsectarian 1–4 Blue Bell 2.1 mi
Centre Square Montessori Schoolhouse Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 2.1 mi
Gwynedd Friends School Friends Preschool–K North Wales 2.24 mi
St Helena School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Blue Bell 2.35 mi
Holy Rosary Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Plymouth Meeting 2.91 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 2.96 mi
Martin Luther School Nonsectarian K–8 Plymouth Meeting 3.09 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K East Norriton 3.15 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian K North Wales 3.4 mi
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 3.42 mi
Penn Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 East Norriton 3.51 mi
Open Door Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Fort Washington 3.68 mi
Twin Spring Farm Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–2 Ambler 3.72 mi
Zipporah Abramson Center For Early Childhood Educational Jewish K Maple Glen 3.85 mi
Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Maple Glen 3.85 mi
West Point Child Learning Center Nonsectarian K Lansdale 4.06 mi
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 4.1 mi
Capstone Academy Nonsectarian Ungraded East Norriton 4.31 mi
Mater Dei Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lansdale 4.59 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Solebury 4.59 mi
Corpus Christi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lansdale 4.61 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 4.73 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 4.73 mi
Lansdale Catholic High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Lansdale 4.88 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 4.91 mi
Kiddie Academy Of Montgomeryville Nonsectarian Preschool–K North Wales 4.92 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Blue Bell (19422), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 31
  • Average salary of people in this community: $103,567

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,485
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.55
  • Households w/ Children: 54%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 5,699 (72.7%)
  • Rented: 1,603 (20.4%)
  • Vacant: 540 (6.9%)
  • Total: 7,842

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 18,852
Households: 7,302
Median Age: 46.40

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 0.6%
  • Some High School: 1.3%
  • High School Graduate: 15.3%
  • Some College: 12.8%
  • Associate Degree: 5.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 33.4%
  • Graduate Degree: 31.3%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $125,561

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,739
  • One Bedroom: $1,673
  • Two Bedroom: $1,748
  • Three Bedroom: $2,163
  • Four Bedroom: $2,441

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140 Plymouth Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422-1600

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