1018 Beech RdWallingford, PA 19086

Description

Lease may be minimum of 6 months, unfurnished only. Designed by the Philadelphia firm of Savery & Scheetz for its wealthy industrialist namesake, the Houstonia mansion impresses at every turn. No detail was spared in this 22-room estate - you'll find all of the grace and charm of the time period intact with tasteful and modern updates, making the home both a lovely endeavor in preserved history and well-suited for today's discerning buyer. With an incredible amount of original architectural elements whose quality in craftsmanship and detail is a rarity in today's builds, the home is quintessentially Neoclassical. Ascend the bluestone terrace with Juliet balcony & soaring 2-story portico & discover its grandeur. French doors open onto a magnificent reception hall, whose wide stair & Palladian window half-story landing fills the space below with natural light. Gleaming hardwood floors, handsome wainscoting, detailed millwork, pocket doors, stunning light fixtures & quality materials set the tone for this home. A very large, full-depth living room with gorgeous soapstone hearth fireplace is located to the hall's left. It serves as a lovely gathering room, providing access to both the terrace & sunroom. To the right of the center hall, you'll find the office & an arched passageway to the home's beautiful dining room with a second soapstone hearth fireplace. The generously-sized butler's pantry with beverage refrigerator, a second dishwasher and abundant storage is adjacent, followed by the kitchen with gorgeous cabinetry, stainless steel built-in kitchen aid appliances, huge island, and many gourmet amenities! A mudroom is located just beyond the kitchen & makes a lovely transition to the back stair hall and side porch entry. The stairs provide convenient & informal access to the bedroom wing above; here you'll find 5 bedrooms, a den, 3 full baths, laundry room & stair access to the 3rd story. Continue across the main stair hall to find the sizable owners suite with en suite bath, large dressing room which formerly served as a sleeping porch walk-thru closets. The finished 3rd story includes a bedroom suite ideal for guest or perhaps an au pair, bonus rooms, walk-in cedar lined storage rooms, and a billiard room which now serves as a fabulous family room. With over 3 acres of gorgeous private grounds, including a former green house, Houstonia is also surrounded by an oasis of township parkland in Wallingford. This location provides convenient access to the Philadelphia Airport, SEPTA train stations, Media Borough, and a myriad of retail and commercial centers, as well as colleges and universities.

Property Information

Property type

Residential Lease

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Structure type

House

Year built

1921

Living area

7,569 Sq Ft

Lot size

3.25 acres

Lot dimensions

0X0

Garage spaces

3

Parking spaces

8

Zoning

RESIDENTIAL

Days on market

87

MLS^® Listing#

PADE2121260

Property Features

Interior

Kitchen Island · High Ceilings

Appliances

Oven · Gas Water Heater · Dishwasher

Cooling

Window Unit(s) · Electric

Heating

Oil · Hot Water

Flooring

Wood · Ceramic Tile

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Basement

Full · Unfinished

Pool

None

Parking

Driveway

Laundry

Laundry Room · Upper Level

Patio

Patio · Porch

Lot features

Wooded

Construction

Stone

Foundation

Stone

Roof

Slate

Security

Security System

Other structures

Second Residence

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Public

Rooms

Schools

Middle

STRATH HAVEN

High

STRATH HAVEN

District

WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Financial Details

HOA

None

Parcel number

34-00-00192-50

Directions

Please enter 1018 Beech Rd, Wallingford into your favorite NAV/GPS