Looking for a house thats not like everyone else's?

Here's one of the most unique luxury homes in America!

Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Horace Trumbauer in 1921, this property (now known as 'Pheasant Run') was originally part of the sprawling 'Ronaele' estate, built for Fitz Eugene Dixon and his wife, Eleanor Widener Dixon.

'Ronaele' was located adjacent to the landmark 60,000+ SF 'Lynnewood Hall' Estate, which was also designed by Trumbauer, and built for P. A. B. Widener.

The Main Residence at Ronaele has since been demolished, but fortunately Lynnewood Hall and 'Pheasant Run' still stand -- as enduring symbols of America's 'Gilded Age', a time when this area of the Philadelphia region was home to many of Philadelphia's wealthiest and most prominent families, and, to many of the region's largest, most lavish, and most architecturally significant private homes and estates.

At the time, Horace Trumbauer was highly sought-after by the ultra-wealthy, and he designed many of the most well-recognized legacy-calibre manor homes and estates in Philadelphia, New York, and Newport, Rhode Island.

A Trumbauer design represents an extremely rare and valuable architectural pedigree, and is highly coveted by those who know and appreciate his work ... much like the high value created for knowledgeable colectors by the provenance for a work of fine art.

Today, Pheasant Run is a magnificent, architecturally significant jewel.

The park-like grounds are landscaped with numerous old shade trees, original gardens, ornamentals, perennials, and a nice variety of evergreen and deciduous shrubbery and specimen plantings ... the grounds are quite private, and include an in-ground heated pool and spa, a drive-through 2-car garage, and a gated driveway entrance.

In all, the estate includes about 2.5 acres of land.

The elegant stone-and-slate Manor House (which was originally designed by Trumbauer as the carriage and stable complex for Ronaele) comprises approximately 15,000 SF, and features many original architectural elements including exposed stone, exposed brick, deep windowsills, vaulted ceilings, plaster walls, original wood floors, and much more.

The conversion of the original building to a residence involved substantial renovations

and was undertaken in the 1950's by Philadelphia businessman William Waterman; this process took over 7 years to complete.

Since that time, the Manor has been well maintained and well-preserved, and features numerous marble fireplaces, original built-in cabinetry, millwork, and hardware, Mercer tile, original mouldings, a cherry library, wine room, a full caterer's kitchen, a fully separate

5-room Butlers' Apartment ... and much, much more.

The estate also includes a charming 2-story, 2-bedroom stone-and-slate Guest Cottage, which was the original Gatehouse. This wonderful and very comfortable Cottage has been similarly well-maintained and well-preserved, and also exhibits many beautiful and original architectural elements; it is the ideal Guest or Tenant House.

A truly extraordinary offering ... 'Pheasant Run' is one of the Philadelphia Region's most unique and architecturally significant privately-owned luxury homes. The sale of this property represents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to acquire a Trumbauer-designed property for less than $2 million.

'Pheasant Run' is extremely well-located, within about 15-20 minutes of Center City Philadelphia, and less than 10 minutes to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Interchange at Fort Washington and Route 309. There is a Septa commuter rail station within 5 minutes.

A fantastic primary residence (or weekend home), especially for a pro athlete ... this property is uniquely well-suited to entertaining, and countless parties and social events have been hosted here.

A spectacular value. For qualified parties, an absolute must-see. Note that prospective buyers are required to provide verifiable proof of funds for an appointment to see the estate -- well worth your immediate attention, as 'Pheasant Run' may be the single most spectacular luxury real estate value in the Philadelphia Region.

Contact Listing Agent:  Steve DiFrancesco  |  610-347-1000  |  info@HunterReed.com

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