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Key Details
Sold Price $740,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,130 sqft
Price per Sqft $179
Subdivision Four Winds
MLS Listing ID 1000174158
Sold Date 11/15/18
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,130
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1915
Annual Tax Amount $7,788
Tax Year 2018
Lot Size 1.328 Acres
Acres 1.33
Lot Dimensions 57850SF
Property Description
Here is your chance to own a piece of history. Welcome to the majestic "Four Winds" solid stone manor home constructed in 1915 positioned on the fringe of Malvern Borough. Constructed for T. Taylor Shannon the home and grounds were used commercially to grow Gladiolas to help beautify Malvern and the surrounding Main Line communities. This home is like no other that has been beautifully preserved and improved with modern conveniences to complement the original period of construction. Enter the grand covered entrance to the welcoming foyer fitted with rich finished hardwood flooring, millwork, and an impressive arts and crafts style turned staircase. To the right is a formal gathering room ready for your guests and directly across the foyer is the spacious family room presenting a floor to ceiling stone fireplace that will surely warm your family and friends. Across the rear of the home is the formal 19' dining room set for your next holiday feast and a fully updated gourmet kitchen with premium cherry cabinets, granite counters, gas cooking, a large breakfast bar and the preserved original cast iron double bowl sink. The home offers two staircases including the elegant main staircase as well as a convenient narrow servant stairs leading directly to the kitchen. The second level presents a private master suite with multiple closets, a dressing room, and a full marble bathroom with a large seamless glass walk in shower. You will also find three additional bedrooms plus a study/fifth bedroom joined by a large entrance hallway. The third level adds 900 sf of living space that can be used as a upper level playroom, and exercise room, hobby room or a great place to store your treasures. Originally the daylight basement was used to process Gladiola bulbs but has been modernized with a spa including a hot tub and a sauna. There is also a long antique shuffle board table, a work shop, the laundry area and a convenient bathroom. The Four Winds home is located within walking distance to the Malvern Borough train station and is situated on a double lot comprised of over 1.3 acres. Come see this dramatic historic residence for yourself it is surely a place you will want to call home.
Location
State PA
County Chester
Area Willistown Twp (10354)
Zoning R2
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
Basement Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, WhirlPool/HotTub, Sauna, Breakfast Area
Hot Water Oil
Heating Oil, Hot Water, Forced Air, Radiator
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Stone
Equipment Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave
Fireplace Y
Appliance Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Roof, Porch(es)
Garage Spaces 5.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Roof, Porch(es)
Total Parking Spaces 5
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Level, Subdivision Possible
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools Great Valley
School District Great Valley
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 54-02C-0077 AND 54-02C-0076
Ownership Fee Simple
Security Features Security System
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Bought with Thomas P Betz • BHHS Fox & Roach-Malvern