Address
720 Swedesford Road, Lower Gwynedd, PA
Price
$ 5,390,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#PAMC2054666
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyMONTGOMERY
- CityLower Gwynedd
- AreaLower Gwynedd Twp
- Zip19002
- StyleColonial,Farmhouse/National Folk
- Year Built1742
- Taxes$ 16117
- Price$ 5,390,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms3
- Sqr Footage6920
- Lot Size23.99 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
Tunnel Farm is a stunning, jewel-box estate located in the heart of Montgomery County. Beautifully situated on 24 tranquil acres and surrounded by the permanently preserved 375+ Natural Lands Trust Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve. Enjoy state-of-the-art living with multiple residences and incredible recreational amenities in a peaceful country setting, yet close in proximity to everyday essentials and a short drive to center city! This quiet and serene property provides lush grounds, a beautiful pond, arboretum, organic vegetable garden, orchard, walking trails, world-class equestrian facilities and pickleball courts. In addition to the breathtaking main residence, the property also offers 2 additional residences, a bank barn, incredible indoor arena and more! Enjoy the resort-lifestyle without leaving home! The circa 1742 main residence is a gorgeous manor home which has recently undergone an extensive 3-year renovation and expansion by architects Archer & Buchanan and Casella Builders. The home has been reimagined by a designer with discerning taste and is the perfect blend of modern-day amenities and old-world charm. Rich in period details, such as exposed stone walls, barn-beamed ceilings, restored original fireplaces, antique mantel and stone floors. The stunning kitchen, by Blue Bell Kitchens, features gorgeous granite countertops and backsplashes, antique exposed beams, hardwood floors, top-of-the-line appliances and a retractable appliance bay that disappears into the countertop. The open floor plan flows into a cheerful breakfast room and custom bar area with zinc countertops. Completing this space is a cozy living room with a fireplace and peaceful pond views. Enjoy the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces with multiple outdoor seating areas with beautiful stone patios and covered porches, overlooking a serene pond and small walking bridge which leads to the pickleball courts. Also on the main level, a formal dining room, sleek home office with exquisite wood paneling and fireplace, a den with original stone fireplace, mudroom and powder room. Take the lovely sweeping staircase to the upper level to a magnificent main bedroom suite with exposed beams, private outdoor covered deck with pond views and walk-in closets. The sumptuous bathroom boasts a jetted slipper tub, mosaic marble floors, granite vanity with vessel sinks, wood-paneled alcove, Juliska lighting fixtures, granite steam shower, Sunlighten Infrared sauna, Toto sensor toilet and Smart Glass technology with privacy 'fog' at the click of a button. There are 3 additional lovely ensuite bedrooms, each with their own character and charm and gorgeous bathrooms. The 4th bedroom suite is complete with a large sitting room and private entrance, via a back staircase, perfect in-law or au pair suite! Finished lower level w/ fitness area and bathroom. The home also has an ELEVATOR. 3-car heated attached garage and 4th garage bay located in the bank barn. The exterior of the home is surrounded by a variety of specimen trees and pristine flower beds which are archived in photographs in the Smithsonian. The horse facilities are an equestrians dream! Renovated 200-year-old bank barn in impeccable condition w/ 6 matted stalls, air conditioned feed room, bathroom & social room. Automatic waterers in stalls & fields. Extraordinary 200 x 86 custom-built indoor riding arena which features 24 electrically operated, oversized glass doors, Attwood Equestrian dust-free footing, 4 angled rider guard w/ mirrors, 2 wash stalls w/ hot/cold water, temperature-controlled tack/viewing room w/ kitchenette & bathroom. Two 5-stall shed rows for overflow horses w/ 2 tack rooms. All fields have access to 3 run-in sheds. Caretaker home attached to the barn 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths and guest house w/ 2 BR & 2 full baths. Whether you're looking for a family compound, country/nature retreat, resort lifestyle or state-of-the-art equestrian facilities, this property has it all!
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 10/8/2022 | Listed $5,390,000 |
General Features
| Acceptable Financing | Cash, Conventional |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | 48 + Halls, Elevator |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Appliances | Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel A |
| Architectural Style | Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk |
| Association Recreation Fee | No |
| Association Y/N | No |
| Basement | Improved, Interior Access, Partial, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
| Condo/Coop Association Y/N | No |
| Construction Materials | Stone |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| County | MONTGOMERY |
| Days on Market | 354 |
| Electric | 440 Volts |
| Exclusions | See Listing Agent |
| Exterior Features | BBQ Grill, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Secure Storage, Sport Court, Stone Retaining Walls, Tennis Court(s), Other, Gutter System |
| Garage Spaces | 4.00 |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Heating | Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air, Hot Water, Radiant, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned |
| Interior Features | Additional Stairway, Attic, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Double/Dual Staircase, Efficiency, Elevator, Exposed Be |
| Legal Subdivision | DRISCOLL TRACT / NATURAL LANDS TRUST |
| Levels | 2 |
| Location Type | Suburban |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 1045004.00 |
| MLS Area | Lower Gwynedd Twp (10639) |
| New Construction | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade, Below Grade |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio(s), Balcony, Roof, Terrace |
| Percent Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Pool Y/N | No Pool |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Price Per Sq Ft | 910.47 |
| Property Condition | Excellent |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Roof | Shake |
| School District | WISSAHICKON |
| School District | 300200397032 |
| Security Features | Fire Detection System, Exterior Cameras, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), 24 hour security, Monitored, Motion Detectors, Security System, Smoke Detector, Surveillance Sys |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| Sewer | On Site Septic |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Subdivision Name | NONE AVAILABLE |
| Tax Annual Amount | 16117.0 |
| Tax Year | 2022 |
| Utilities | Cable TV, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Propane, Water Available |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| View | Courtyard, Creek/Stream, Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Pasture, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods, Water |
| Water Access Y/N | Yes |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Year Built | 1742 |
| Zoning | AA1 |
| Zoning Description | Conservation Easement |
Interior Features
| Above Grade Finished Area | 5920 |
|---|---|
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 5 |
| Bathrooms Count Lower Level 1 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 5.00 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 4 |
| Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half Lower Level 1 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half Upper Level 1 | 1 |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 4 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 4 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 1000 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin Sqft Source | Estimated |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Features | Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Stone, Wood |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Wood, Stone |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Half Baths | 3 |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Hot Water | Propane |
| Laundry Type | Upper Floor |
| Number of Elevators | 1 |
| Room Type | Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Den, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Great Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Mud Room, Office, Media Room |
| Total Baths | 7 |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Total Fireplaces | 4 |
| Window Features | Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Insulated |
Exterior Features
| Living Area | 6920 |
|---|---|
| # Of Attached Garage Spaces | 3 |
| # Of Detached Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Fencing | Partially, Masonry/Stone, Split Rail, Other |
| Foundation Details | Stone, Concrete Perimeter |
| Garage Features | Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Built In, Inside Access, Oversized |
| Horse Amenities | Horses Allowed, Stable(s), Arena, Riding Ring, Paddock, Horse Trails |
| Horse Y/N | Yes |
| Inclusions | See Listing Agent |
| Lot Features | Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Partly Wooded, Pond, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting, Backs - Parkland, Not In D |
| Lot Size Acres | 23.99 |
| Lot Size Source | Estimated |
| Parking Features | Circular Driveway, Private |
| Road Responsibility | Boro/Township |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Spa | No |
| Total Parking Spaces | 4 |
| Type of Parking | Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway |
| Water Body Type | Pond |
| Water Oriented Y/N | Yes |
| Water Source | Public |
| Water View Y/N | Yes |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Room | Main | |||
| Den | Main | |||
| Dining Room | Main | |||
| Exercise Room | Lower 1 | |||
| Great Room | Main | |||
| In-Law/auPair/Suite | Upper 1 | |||
| Kitchen | Main | |||
| Media Room | Lower 1 | |||
| Mud Room | Main | |||
| Office | Main | |||
| Sitting Room | Upper 1 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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