Hidden away in the suburbs of Philadelphia -- at the end of a long, gated drive -- is this
magnificent 6-acre historic estate. If you're looking for a landmark
property, you'll love 'Milmoral' -- as much for its distinctive
lines and historic charm, as for its spectacular, private, park-like grounds.
Milmoral was originally built in 1902, and is located in close proximity to some of the Philadelphia region's most noteworthy historic estates, including Lynnewood Hall (built by Horace Trumbauer for the P.A.B. Widener Family); Ronaele (built by Trumbauer for Fitz Eugene Dixon and Eleanor Widener); Curtis Hall (built for the Curtis publishing Family), and others.
The gated, park-like grounds are beautifully landscaped with numerous
tall shade trees, formal gardens, ornamentals, perennials, and
a nice variety of evergreen and deciduous shrubbery and specimen
plantings ... the grounds are exceptionally private and peaceful.
In all, the estate includes just over 6 acres of land, and is well-located adjacent to a quiet public Arboretum, and many acres of perpetual open space.
The stone and cedar Main Residence totals approximately 7400 SF, and features many wonderful architectural elements, including
original wood floors, millwork, mouldings, fireplaces, deep windowsills, plaster walls, and much, much more.
The Main Residence
is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and includes numerous original fireplaces; original
built-in cabinetry and hardware; original millwork, wainscot, and mouldings; original Entry Hall with fireplace; a large wine vault; a beautiful wraparound covered porch ... and much, much more.
The estate also includes
the original stone and cedar
Carriage House -- a substantial historic structure in its own right, which includes a large, two-story chauffer's apartment with separate entrance.
The Carriage House (approx 2800 SF on each of the two floors) has been well-maintained, exhibits numerous original architectural elements (including varnished cedar interior walls and ceilings, exposed brick floors, original hardware, and much more),
and is ideal for a wide variety of possible uses : art studio, furniture workshop, office, or, perhaps, for storage of a sports or antique car collection.
For equestrians, the Carriage House also makes a magnificent stable for several horses (as it was originally used)-- and it's a short, easy trip to trailer your horses out to the vast network of bridle paths which traverse Philadelphia's Fairmount Park).
For those who love horticulture and gardening, this could be your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity -- in addition to the existing specimen trees, formal gardens and acres of manicured lawns on the estate, there's also a large, beautifully restored, fully functional 2100 SF GreenHouse/Hothouse, adjacent and attached to the Carriage House via an enclosed glass walkway.
A truly extraordinary offering ... one of the Philadelphia Region's
most charming and most well-preserved privately-owned historic estates.
NOTE : An additional 1.36+/- acres, which contains the 'South House', a charming stone and cedar residence of approximately 5800 SF, is available at $795,000. The 'South House' was built in 1928 as a dowry house and was originally part of 'Milmoral', but now exists on its own tax parcel. For information, click here : The 'South House' at Milmoral
'Milmoral' is extremely well-located
within approximately 25-30 minutes of Center City, and within 10 minutes of
the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Route 309 (Fort Washington).
For qualified purchasers, 'Milmoral' is an absolute must-see.
Shown by appointment only.
All inquiries handled in confidence.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
:
Contact Steve DiFrancesco
at 610-347-1000.
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