$5,390,000
Beds:
4
Baths:
4 full, 3 half
Sqft:
6,920
Sqft lot:
1,045,004
Acre lot:
23.99
45 Days On Market -
Courtesy of Cary Simons, Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Status:
Active
Property Type:
Single Family Residential
Year Built:
1742
Neighborhood:
None Available
Days On Website:
45
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 equestrian's 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!
Features
Property Access
- Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
- Paved
Appliances & Equipment
- 1 elevator
- 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 Appliances
- Water Heater
- Washer
Basement
- Improved
- Interior Access
- Partial
- Partially Finished
- Poured Concrete
Bathrooms
- 7 total bathrooms
- 1 bathroom on all lower levels
- 5 bathrooms on all upper levels
- 4 full bathrooms
- 3 half bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom on main level
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms on upper levels
- 4 bedrooms
Building
- 6,920 sqft living area
- 5,920 sqft above grade (finished)
- 1,000 sqft below grade (finished)
- Built in 1742
- Major renovation in 2015
- Structure Type: Detached
- 2 levels
- Colonial
- Farmhouse/National Folk
- Stone
Cooling
- Central Air
- Electric
- Central A/C
Accessibility Features
- 48+ Halls
- Elevator
Exterior Features
- BBQ Grill
- Extensive Hardscape
- Exterior Lighting
- Outbuilding(s)
- Play Area
- Secure Storage
- Sport Court
- Stone Retaining Walls
- Tennis Court(s)
- Gutter System
Fence
- Partially
- Masonry/Stone
- Split Rail
Fireplaces
- 4 fireplaces
- Gas/Propane
- Mantel(s)
- Stone
- Wood
Floors
- Hardwood
- Wood
- Stone
Foundation
- Stone
- Concrete Perimeter
Garage
- 4 garage spaces
Water Features
- Water Access
- Water Body Type: Pond
- Water Oriented
Heating
- Electric
- 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 Beams
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Floor Plan - Open
- Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Kitchen - Eat-In
- Kitchen - Gourmet
- Kitchen - Island
- Kitchen - Table Space
- Pantry
- Recessed Lighting
- Sauna
- Skylight(s)
- Soaking Tub
- Upgraded Countertops
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Studio
- Wet/Dry Bar
- WhirlPool/HotTub
- Window Treatments
- Wine Storage
- Wood Floors
Laundry
- Upper Floor
Listing
- 45 days on market
- $910 per sqft
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residential
Location
- Municipality: LOWER GWYNEDD TWP
- County: Montgomery
- Location Type: Suburban
- MLS Area: Lower Gwynedd Twp (10639)
- Subdivision: None Available
Lot
- 1,045,004 sqft
- 23.99 acres
- 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 Development
- Secluded
Parking
- Circular Driveway
- Private
Property
- Horse
- Other Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s),Balcony,Roof,Terrace
- View: Courtyard,Creek/Stream,Garden/Lawn,Panoramic,Pasture,Scenic Vista,Trees/Woods,Water
Roof
- Shake
Schools
- School District: WISSAHICKON
Sewer
- On Site Septic
Taxes
- Tax Annual Amount: $16,843
- Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
- Electric Service: 440 Volts,Generator
- Hot Water: Propane
- Cable TV
- Phone Available
- Phone Connected
- Propane
- Water Available
Windows
- Double Pane
- Energy Efficient
- Insulated
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$5,390,000 - 720 Swedesford Road, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
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720 Swedesford Road
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
Municipality: LOWER GWYNEDD TWP
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This content last updated on May 2, 2024 6:12AM.