1221 Lafayette Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035-1109 $3,495,000

Beds/Baths: 7/6.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 9,175
Acreage: 1.33
Age:139 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: PAMC2120280
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Immerse yourself in the storied grandeur of 1221 Lafayette Rd, an architectural jewel spanning 9,388 square feet, originally constructed in 1895. This remarkable residence exemplifies the pinnacle of historic craftsmanship, with every detail meticulously preserved to honor its legacy. Rich woodwork, ornate plaster motifs, and opulent marble and wood fireplace surrounds are woven throughout, creating an atmosphere of refined elegance that echoes through the centuries. Set within a tranquil suburban enclave, the estate offers seamless access to Center City, the Philadelphia Airport, and the vibrant Main Line corridor, home to charming boutiques, fine dining, and cultural attractions. French doors punctuate the home’s façade, gracefully leading to a sprawling stone terrace. From here, the vista unfolds—a glittering swimming pool framed by manicured gardens, with mature centennial and blossoming trees dotting the landscape, enhancing the estate’s secluded, park-like allure. Privacy is paramount, with fencing that secures the grounds while blending harmoniously with the natural surroundings. Upon entry, the grand center hall makes a striking first impression, featuring limestone, oak, parquet, and marble floors that carry throughout the home. The architectural flow transitions effortlessly between formal entertaining spaces and intimate retreats, offering both grandeur and comfort. The formal living room stands as a testament to the home’s historic pedigree, showcasing original paneling sourced from an 18th-century German castle, crowned with intricate moldings. A stately wood-burning fireplace anchors the space, surrounded by built-ins and flanked by twin sets of French doors opening to the terrace. Adjacent is the sunlit game room, where arched windows on three sides bathe the space in natural light, making it an ideal setting for hosting poker nights or musical soirées. The dining room exudes timeless sophistication, with wood floors underfoot, a handsome fireplace, and a ceiling adorned with delicate plaster flourishes. A richly paneled study offers a sanctuary for contemplation, with built-ins, a hidden passage to the kitchen, and a wood-burning fireplace adding to its charm. Just beyond, the family room beckons with its cozy ambiance, providing a restful space for relaxation. At the heart of the home lies the kitchen, thoughtfully updated with modern amenities. A generous island with a prep sink anchors the space, accompanied by a six-burner Viking gas cooktop, dual wall ovens, a double Electrolux refrigerator, and a breakfast nook. French doors extend the kitchen into the outdoor living space, offering a harmonious blend of indoor-outdoor dining. Ascending to the second floor, the primary suite reveals a serene retreat with wood flooring, French doors leading to a private balcony, and a walk-in closet. A sitting area connects to the sleeping quarters via a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, while the ensuite bath boasts granite-topped double vanities, a soaking tub, and a stone-tiled shower with a built-in bench, all illuminated by abundant natural light. The remaining second-floor bedrooms are equally charming, complemented by an expanded laundry room equipped with a Samsung washer and dryer, dual sinks, and balcony access. On the third floor, a versatile landing area—spotlit and framed by warm wood floors—leads to Bedroom 5, a former dance studio complete with mirrored walls and ballet bars, offering endless possibilities as a fitness studio or creative space. Outside, the estate continues to impress. The stone terrace, which stretches along the length of the house, serves as the perfect venue for grand outdoor gatherings. Adjacent to the kitchen, a more intimate patio with fenced flooring provides a serene spot for morning coffee or al fresco dinners. The pool, complete with a spa, is accessed via a flight of elegant stone steps, creating a picturesque focal point within the meticulously landscaped grounds. 1221 Lafaye

Foyer: Main
Living Room: Main
Dining Room: Main
Office: Main
Family Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Game Room: Main

Taxes: $43,661
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: Yes - Personal
School Dist: Lower Merion

Features

Utilities
90% Forced Air, Radiator Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, On Site Septic, Has Laundry, Upper Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Driveway

Interior
Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Additional Stairway, Outside Entrance Basement, Partially Finished Basement, Carpet Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Tile/Brick Flooring, Wood Fireplace, French Doors

Exterior
Stone Exterior, Balcony, Patio(s), Flood Lights, Fenced Pool, In Ground Pool, Pool/Spa Combo

Lot
Suburban, Garden/Lawn View, Scenic Vista View, Trees/Woods View, Fully Fenced, Rear Fence

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Public Elementary (22 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Gladwyne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Gladwyne 1.45 mi
Conshohocken Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 1.69 mi
Penn Valley School Lower Merion School District K–4 Narberth 2.59 mi
Shawmont School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.98 mi
Ridge Park Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 3.22 mi
Green Woods Charter School Green Woods Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.3 mi
Coopertown Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 3.38 mi
Radnor Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Radnor 3.53 mi
Gulph Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 King of Prussia 3.57 mi
Belmont Hills Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 3.61 mi
Dobson James School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.68 mi
Chestnutwold Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Ardmore 3.72 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 3.83 mi
Cynwyd School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 3.89 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 3.93 mi
Merion Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Merion Station 4 mi
Bridgeport Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 Bridgeport 4.36 mi
Plymouth Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Plymouth Meeting 4.43 mi
Penn Wynne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Wynnewood 4.5 mi
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center Norristown Area School District K Norristown 4.53 mi
Ithan Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 4.64 mi
Lynnewood Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 4.96 mi

Public Middle (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Black Rock Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Villanova 2.38 mi
Welsh Valley Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Narberth 2.59 mi
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Bala Cynwyd 3.78 mi
Amy NW Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.56 mi
Haverford Middle School Haverford Township School District 6–8 Havertown 4.7 mi
Radnor Middle School Radnor Township School District 6–8 Wayne 4.89 mi

Public High (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Harriton Senior High School Lower Merion School District 9–12 Bryn Mawr 1.29 mi
Lankenau High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.37 mi
Lower Merion High School Lower Merion School District 9–12 Ardmore 2.94 mi
Radnor Senior High School Radnor Township School District 9–12 Radnor 3.51 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 3.58 mi
Saul W B Agricultural School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.89 mi
Roxborough High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.93 mi
Haverford Senior High School Haverford Township School District 9–12 Havertown 4.66 mi

Private (76 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
The Gladwyne Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Gladwyne 1.21 mi
Wetherill School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Gladwyne 1.22 mi
Aim Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Conshohocken 1.66 mi
The Miquon School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Conshohocken 1.72 mi
Noreen Cook Center For Ece Of Har Zion Temple Jewish Preschool–K Penn Valley 2.07 mi
The Baldwin School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 2.1 mi
Holy Child School At Rosemont Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 2.14 mi
The Shipley School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 2.14 mi
The Gateway School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wynnewood 2.18 mi
Villanova Academy For Honor Studies Islamic Preschool–6 Villanova 2.22 mi
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Bryn Mawr Nonsectarian 6–12 Bryn Mawr 2.43 mi
The Haverford School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Haverford 2.64 mi
Friends School Haverford Friends Preschool–5 Haverford 2.73 mi
Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.75 mi
Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 2.8 mi
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Jewish 6–12 Bryn Mawr 2.84 mi
Main Line Reform Temple School For Early Childhood Jewish Preschool–K Wynnewood 2.92 mi
Fusion Academy - Ardmore Nonsectarian 6–12 Ardmore 2.98 mi
Phebe Anna Thorne Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Haverford 3 mi
The Grayson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Radnor 3.14 mi
St Katherine Day School -Upper Roman Catholic K–12 Radnor 3.14 mi
Archbishop Carroll High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Malvern 3.14 mi
Archbishop John Carroll High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Radnor 3.14 mi
Regina Angelorum Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ardmore 3.15 mi
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lafayette Hill 3.26 mi
Cambridge School Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Ardmore 3.27 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.29 mi
The Agnes Irwin School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 3.33 mi
Bright Horizons At King Of Prussia Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 3.4 mi
St Margaret School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Narberth 3.45 mi
St Aloysius Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 3.52 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 3.55 mi
Caskey Torah Academy Of Greater Philadelphia Jewish Preschool–8 Wynnewood 3.56 mi
Gan Chabad Of The Main Line Jewish Preschool–K Merion Station 3.63 mi
The Village School Nonsectarian 7–12 Bryn Mawr 3.64 mi
Ancona Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wynnewood 3.65 mi
Main Line Classical Academy Inc Nonsectarian K–9 Bryn Mawr 3.71 mi
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Roman Catholic K–12 Bryn Mawr 3.76 mi
Waldron Mercy Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Merion Station 3.83 mi
Merion Mercy Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Merion Station 3.86 mi
Sts Colman-John Neumann Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 3.96 mi
Hill Top Preparatory School Nonsectarian 5–12 Bryn Mawr 3.98 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian K King Of Prussia 3.99 mi
Childrens School At St Johns Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.06 mi
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El Early Childhood Center Jewish K Wynnewood 4.08 mi
Cardinal John Foley Regional Ca Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Havertown 4.13 mi
The Mesivta High School Of Greater Phila Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 4.13 mi
Roxborough Christian School Presbyterian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.16 mi
St Katherine School Roman Catholic K–10 Wynnewood 4.24 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-Middle Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.34 mi
Y.A.L.E. School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 4.37 mi
Kohelet Yeshiva High School Jewish 9–12 Merion Station 4.43 mi
I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School For Girls Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 4.48 mi
Temple Adath Israelearlychildhood Center Jewish Preschool–K Merion Station 4.5 mi
French International School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Bala Cynwyd 4.51 mi
The Crefeld School Nonsectarian 7–12 Philadelphia 4.61 mi
Academy-Notre Dame De Namur Roman Catholic 6–12 Villanova 4.61 mi
Valley Forge Military Academy Nonsectarian 7–12 Wayne 4.63 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.65 mi
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
St Katharine Of Siena School Roman Catholic K–8 Wayne 4.68 mi
Cb Community Schools Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 4.71 mi
Child Steps Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 4.74 mi
Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.87 mi
Friends Central School Friends Preschool–12 Wynnewood 4.88 mi
Overbrook Preschool And Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 4.88 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
The Bala House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.91 mi
St Faith Preschool & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 4.92 mi
Phila Yeshiva Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 4.94 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Stern Center Jewish Preschool–5 Wynnewood 4.94 mi
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 4.94 mi
Hyman Korman High School-Talmudical Yeshiva Of Phi Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 4.94 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 4.95 mi
Robert J Wilf Preschool And Kindergarten Jewish Preschool–K Wynnewood 4.96 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Gladwyne (19035), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 30
  • Average salary of people in this community: $211,416

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 709
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.35
  • Households w/ Children: 44%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 1,193 (79.9%)
  • Rented: 246 (16.5%)
  • Vacant: 55 (3.7%)
  • Total: 1,494

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: 3,453
Households: 1,439
Median Age: 55.30

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: 0.7%
  • Some High School: 0.3%
  • High School Graduate: 7.0%
  • Some College: 7.8%
  • Associate Degree: 4.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 32.2%
  • Graduate Degree: 47.8%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $205,764

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).

  • One Bedroom: $1,481
  • Two Bedroom: $1,692

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Listing Courtesy of: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC , (610) 615-5400, marianne.dillon@compass.com

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1221 Lafayette Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035-1109

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