Description
Here is your chance to own a rare modernist enclave offering serenity & privacy w/ a detached home, detached studio, & workshop in the heart of sought-after swarthmore. this property, being offered for sale for only the 2nd time since its construction, has been featured in the wall street journal, the philadelphia inquirer, & other publications. designed & built by architect gene spurgeon as his primary residence, the property consists of a 3544 sq ft detached home, a 600 sq ft detached architecture/design/flower/seed studio, & a 200 sq ft gardening/potting/tool workshop. with the preservation of original details to a level rarely seen. the grounds feature native trees, plant & pollinator gardens, porches, decks, flag & cut stone walkways, patios, water features, & modern horizontal fencing, all set within a private oasis just blocks from swarthmore college, scott arboretum, swarthmore town center, & the farmers market. the great location offers easy access to baltimore pike, i-476, i-95, center city, philly airport, & is in the a+-rated wallingford-swarthmore sd. the home includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 1-car garage, & a 3-car driveway. the living room, the heart of the home features a 2 story floor-to-ceiling wall of windows & a wood-burning fireplace. the kitchen boasts a eating area & 2 pantries. additional rooms include dining, family, laundry & storage rooms, vestibule, foyer, mudroom, wine cellar, & an office/den/library that can easily be converted into a 4th bedroom. the separate studio, w/ exposed wood vaulted ceilings, beams, & floors, offers numerous possibilities: it could serve as a guest house, nanny or in-law suite, vrbo/airbnb, kids’ or pets’ playhouse, 2nd office, business space, recording/photography/art studio, or fitness space. the studio also includes an attached terrain-style garden/potting/storage shed w/ its own entrance. the home, studio, shed, gardens, & grounds provide a perfect backdrop for social media, video, & photo shoots. this unique property, unlike any other in swarthmore, sits on a level private lot featuring its own nature preserve & bird sanctuary w/ stone walls. outdoor amenities include a dog run, firepit, bbq, gardening & composting areas, & spacious front, side, & rear yards, offering plenty of space for kids, pets, & entertaining. both the home & studio have open & flowing floor plans, w/ floor-to-ceiling windows & doors that bring nature indoors. the property is light-filled, w/ ample storage space & room to spread out, indoors & outdoors. it is ideal for hosting family, friends, in-laws, neighbors, co-workers, kids, pets & special occasions. updates & features include rarely installed steel roofs, gutters, & downspouts on the home, detached studio & workshop. the entire interiors & exteriors have just been professionally painted. the stone walkways, patios, & concrete driveway have been professionally pressure washed. the kitchen is equipped w/ under-cabinet lighting & high-end appliances, including a sub-zero refrigerator, kitchenaid 5-burner gas cooktop, & ge wall oven & microwave. the property features carrier 2-zone high-efficiency hvac & central air systems, honeywell programmable thermostats, rheem gas hot water heater, & a smart app video camera system. it also includes low-e windows, skylights, french & entry doors, oak hardwood floors, 200-amp electric, an insulated garage door & auto opener, built-in cabinetry & storage throughout, & an apec reverse osmosis water filtration system, maytag washer/dryer, led lighting, & landscape & tree lighting enhance the property’s ambiance. conveniently located just blocks from target, the swarthmore septa train station to center city, & restaurants, cafes, shops, schools, parks & trails. easy access to whole foods, trader joe’s, home depot, lowe’s, philadelphia, de, nj, brooklyn, nyc, ct, poconos, beaches, md & dc. there will not be any public open houses for this property, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!
Property Type
ResidentialSubdivision
SwarthmoreCounty
DELAWAREStyle
Contemporary,Mid-Century ModernAD ID
46897914
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Property Details
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Interior Features
Bedroom Information
- Total Bedrooms : 3
- Master Bedroom Level: 0
- Total Bedroom (Upper): 3
- Bedroom Upper Level 1: 3
Bathroom Information
- Total Baths: 3
- Full Baths: 2
- Half Baths: 1
Laundry Source
- Laundry Type : Upper Floor
Water/Sewer
- Water Source : Public
Room Information
- Patio/Porch Features: Patio(s),Porch(es),Deck(s),Terrace
Interior Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Floor Plan - Open,Kitchen - Gourmet,Kitchen - Eat-In,Kitchen - Table Space,Pantry,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Skylight(s),Walk-in Closet(s),Water Treat System,Wine Storage,Wood Floors
- Roof : Metal,Pitched
- Exterior Property Features : BBQ Grill,Chimney Cap(s),Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Outbuilding(s),Play Area,Sidewalks,Water Fountains
- Property Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft,Dishwasher,Disposal,Energy Efficient Appliances,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Water Dispenser,Water Heater,Cooktop,Washer,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Water Conditioner - Owned
- Fireplace: Fireplace - Glass Doors,Mantel(s),Wood
Roofing Information
- Metal,Pitched
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: Energy Star Cooling System,Central A/C,Programmable Thermostat,Zoned,Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating: Energy Star Heating System,Heat Pump - Gas BackUp,Programmable Thermostat,Zoned
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric,Natural Gas
Window Information
- Window Treatments: Atrium,Casement,Double Pane,Energy Efficient,ENERGY STAR Qualified,Insulated,Low-E,Palladian,Screens,Skylights,Transom
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Exterior Features
Building Information
- Exterior Features: BBQ Grill,Chimney Cap(s),Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Outbuilding(s),Play Area,Sidewalks,Water Fountains
- Year Built: 1983
- Structure: Detached
- Fencing: Wood,Privacy
- Fireplace: 1
- Major Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft,Dishwasher,Disposal,Energy Efficient Appliances,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Water Dispenser,Water Heater,Cooktop,Washer,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Water Conditioner - Owned
- New Construction: No
- Built: 1983
- Construction Material: Cedar,Advanced Framing,Block
- Security System: Security System,Smoke Detector,Surveillance Sys,Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Exterior Cameras
- Roof: Metal,Pitched
- Foundation/Basement: Concrete Perimeter,Crawl Space,Block
- Architecture: Contemporary,Mid-Century Modern
- Pool/Private: No Pool
- Roof Type: Metal,Pitched
Pool Information
- Pool: No Pool
Utility Features
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Fencing
- Wood,Privacy
Water
- Water Heat: Natural Gas
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Property / Lot Details
Lot Information
- Lot Size: 24,394
- Dimensions: 42.00 x 191.00
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.56
- Architectural Style: Contemporary,Mid-Century Modern
- Main Square Feet: 24,394
Property Information
- SQ ft: 3,544
- SQ ft (Living Area): 3,544
- Total Lot SQ ft: 24,394
- View: Courtyard,Garden/Lawn,Trees/Woods
- Subdivision: SWARTHMORE
- Appx. Lot Dimensions: 42.00 x 191.00
- Total Acreage: 0.56
- New Construction: No
- Type: Contemporary,Mid-Century Modern
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Listing Information
Listing Information
- Possession: Negotiable
- Energy Features: Construction,Appliances,Exposure/Shade,Fireplace/Wood Stove,Flooring,Home Energy Management,HVAC,Lighting
- Days Of Market: 17
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Taxes / Assessments
Tax Information
- Annual Tax: $17,364
- Tax Year: 2024
- Total Taxes Payment Frequency: Annually
Possession
- Negotiable
Assessment Information
- Taxes Assessment Amount: $481,860
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Virtual Tour, Parking, Multi-Unit Information & Homeowners Association
Parking Information
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway,Lighted Parking
- Garage: 1
- Garage Type: Additional Storage Area,Covered Parking,Garage - Front Entry,Garage Door Opener,Inside Access
- Parking Type: Attached Garage,Driveway
Multi-Unit Information
- Roof: Metal,Pitched
Homeowners Association Information
- Direction: Baltimore Pike to N, Chester Road, Take a Right on N. Swarthmore Avenue. Home is on the Left at 600 N. Swarthmore Avenue.
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School, Utilities & Location Details
School Information
- Elementary School: SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL
- Middle OR Junior School: STRATH HAVEN
- High School: STRATH HAVEN
- School District: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
Fire Place Information
- Total Fire Place: 1
- Fire Place Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors,Mantel(s),Wood
Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric,Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
Location Information
- Direction: Baltimore Pike to N, Chester Road, Take a Right on N. Swarthmore Avenue. Home is on the Left at 600 N. Swarthmore Avenue.
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BuyOwner last updated this listing 11/16/2024 @ 17:24
- MLS: PADE2074954
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is a Home, with 3 bedrooms which is recently sold, it has 3,544 sqft, 24,394 sized lot, and 1 parking. A comparable Home, has bedrooms and baths, it was built in and is located at and for sale by its owner at . This home is located in the city of SWARTHMORE , in zip code 19081, this DELAWARE County Home , it is in the SWARTHMORE Subdivision, and are nearby neighborhoods.