
Property Attributes
- MLS#PAMC2067352
- TypeContingent
- CountyMONTGOMERY
- CityAmbler
- AreaWhitpain Twp
- Zip19002
- StyleTraditional,,Manor
- Year Built1860
- Taxes$ 21980
- Price$ 2,750,000
- Bedrooms6
- Full Bathrooms6
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage9500
- Lot Size6.1 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
The historically significant mid-19th century John C. Mercer mansion, perched on the highest point in Whitpain Township, sits on over 6 magnificent acres adjacent to General Washingtons Camp Woods. From the moment you arrive in the circular driveway with center fountain, you are transported back to a gentler time. The beautiful stone exterior with massive wrap-around covered mahogany porch is representative of the architectural style and level of irreplaceable craftsmanship featured throughout this home. The grand marble entry foyer, soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling arched windows, bespoke millwork, hardwood and stone flooring, elegant chandeliers and 9 exquisite marble fireplaces are reminiscent of days gone by. Gracefully blending old world charm with modern amenities, the chef in the family will not be disappointed. The stunningly renovated kitchen features a large center island, marble countertops, top-of-the-line appliances, including a 48 Wolf range, beautiful marble gas fireplace and tons of natural light. The formal living room, formal dining room, family room and rear access to the wrap-around deck allow you to entertain in style with convenient access to the kitchen and exceptional flow. The layout of the home, large wrap around porch and ample grounds lend themselves equally well to intimate gatherings and entertaining on a grand scale. To the left of the main entrance is an additional sitting room/home office with a marble fireplace and custom built-ins. The sun-lit "Orangerie" (a sunroom designed to protect citrus trees in the winter) could easily serve as an art studio, reading room or another sitting area featuring radiant floor heating and stunning views of the night sky and the in-ground pool, spa and spacious private grounds. The primary bedroom suite features hardwood flooring, wood-burning fireplace, plantation shutters, walk-in closet and a stunning primary bath with fireplace and radiant floor heat. A beautifully tiled breezeway, with convenient pass-through access from the front of the home to the pool, leads from the main house to the annex, designed by renowned architect Rene Hoffman. It features a 3-car heated garage with 220v service for EV charging, pool bath with shower and changing room and a private upstairs in-law/au pair/guest suite. The suite includes a large open living space with cathedral ceilings and full kitchen leading to a superbly positioned private covered porch. A spacious bedroom with large closets and full bath complete the suite. With 6 spacious bedrooms and 6.2 renovated baths, you will have ample room for both family and friends. Meander out to the back of this meticulously maintained property and enjoy the peace and solitude of exceptional privacy while relaxing by the large swimming pool, spa and gazebo. Gather for meals on the back deck or simply enjoy the view from the porch swing. A horse lovers paradise, this property features pastureland situated near horse trails connecting to miles of beautiful woodlands! There is already an approved building envelope situated toward the rear of the property for a horse barn. A world away while only a stone's throw to local restaurants, shopping and quick access to all major highways and Fort Washington and Ambler train stations. Germantown Academy is only 6 minutes away. Wissahickon Blue Ribbon schools.
Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
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Shady Grove Elementary School | Wissahickon Middle School | Wissahickon Senior High School |
Price History | |
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4/12/2023 | Listed $2,750,000 |
General Features
Acceptable Financing | Cash, Conventional, Negotiable |
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Accessibility | None |
Appliances | Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Air Cleaner, Six Burner Stove, Washer - Front Loading, Dryer - Front Loading, Microwave, Built-In Range, Disposal, |
Architectural Style | Traditional, Other, Manor |
Association Y/N | No |
Basement | Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rough Bath Plumb, Improved, Rear Entrance, Space For Rooms, Shelving |
Bathrooms Count Main Level | 2.00 |
Bathrooms Full Main Level | 1 |
Condo/Coop Association Y/N | No |
Construction Materials | Stone |
Cool Fuel | Natural Gas |
Cooling | Central A/C |
County | MONTGOMERY |
Days on Market | 168 |
Electric | 200+ Amp Service, Generator |
Elementary School | SHADY GROVE |
Exclusions | Stackable Washer/Dryer in Garage; Porch Swing off Annex/Guest House; Chandelier in Sitting Room/Office. |
Exterior Features | Water Fountains, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Hot Tub, Lawn Sprinkler, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Gutter System, Outbuilding(s) |
Garage Spaces | 3.00 |
Garage Y/N | Yes |
Heating | Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric, Radiant |
High School | WISSAHICKON SENIOR |
Historic Y/N | No |
Interior Features | 2nd Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase, Kitchen - Gourmet, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wine Storage, Wood Floors, Additional Stairway, Bar, Dining Area, F |
Levels | 3 |
Location Type | Suburban |
Lot Size Square Feet | 265716.00 |
MLS Area | Whitpain Twp (10666) |
Middle/Junior High School | WISSAHICKON |
New Construction | No |
Other Structures | Above Grade, Below Grade |
Patio/Porch Features | Porch(es), Wrap Around, Balcony, Patio(s), Breezeway, Brick, Roof |
Percent Ownership | Fee Simple |
Pool Features | In Ground, Heated, Pool/Spa Combo, Fenced |
Pool Y/N | Yes - Personal |
Possession | Negotiable |
Price Per Sq Ft | 289.47 |
Property Condition | Excellent |
Property Type | Residential |
Roof | Hip |
School District | WISSAHICKON |
School District | 300200397032 |
Security Features | Smoke Detector, Fire Detection System |
Senior Community Y/N | No |
Sewer | Public Sewer |
Structure Type | Detached |
Subdivision Name | NONE AVAILABLE |
Tax Annual Amount | 21980.0 |
Tax Lot | 004 |
Tax Year | 2023 |
Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
View | Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods |
Water Access Y/N | No |
Waterfront Y/N | No |
Year Built | 1860 |
Zoning | R1 |
Interior Features
Above Grade Finished Area | 9500 |
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Above Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels | 1 |
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 5 |
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 1 | 1.00 |
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 4.00 |
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 1.00 |
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 5 |
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 4 |
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2 | 1 |
Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels | 1 |
Bathrooms Half Lower Level 1 | 1 |
Bathrooms Half Main Level | 1 |
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 6 |
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 5 |
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 1 |
Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
Below Grade Unfin Sqft Source | Assessor |
Central Air Y/N | Yes |
Entry Level | 1 |
Fireplace Features | Mantel(s), Marble, Stone, Wood, Gas/Propane |
Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
Flooring | Hardwood, Marble, Stone, Tile/Brick, Partially Carpeted |
Full Baths | 6 |
Half Baths | 2 |
Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
Heating Y/N | Yes |
Hot Water | Natural Gas |
Laundry Type | Upper Floor |
Room Type | Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Exercise Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Loft, Other, Office, Bedr |
Total Baths | 8 |
Total Bedrooms | 6 |
Total Fireplaces | 9 |
Window Features | Screens, Transom, Wood Frame, Casement, Double Hung, Skylights |
Exterior Features
Living Area | 9500 |
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# Of Attached Garage Spaces | 3 |
Door Features | Double Entry, Six Panel |
Fencing | Split Rail, Wood |
Foundation Details | Stone |
Garage Features | Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Oversized |
Horse Amenities | Horses Allowed |
Horse Y/N | Yes |
Inclusions | Washer/Dryer in Laundry Room; Additional Washer in Garage; Porch Swing on Wrap-around Deck; Surround Sound in Family Room - All in As-Is condition. |
Lot Dimensions | 1017.00 x 0.00 |
Lot Features | Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Poolside, Secluded, SideYard(s), Backs to Trees |
Lot Size Acres | 6.10 |
Lot Size Source | Estimated |
Navigable Water Y/N | No |
Parking Features | Circular Driveway, Paved Parking, Private, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s) |
Road Surface Type | Paved |
Total Parking Spaces | 10 |
Type of Parking | Attached Garage, Driveway |
Water Oriented Y/N | No |
Water Source | Well, Conditioner |
Water View Y/N | No |
Room Details
Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
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Basement | Lower 1 | Basement - Partially Finished,Flooring - Concrete | ||
Bathroom 1 | Upper 1 | |||
Bathroom 3 | Upper 1 | Flooring - Carpet | ||
Bedroom 2 | Upper 1 | Flooring - HardWood,Fireplace - Wood Burning | ||
Bedroom 3 | Upper 1 | Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - HardWood | ||
Bedroom 4 | Upper 1 | Flooring - Carpet,Attached Bathroom | ||
Bedroom 6 | Upper 2 | |||
Dining Room | Main | Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - HardWood,Formal Dining Room,Crown Molding | ||
Exercise Room | Upper 2 | |||
Family Room | Main | Fireplace - Wood Burning,Wet Bar | ||
Foyer | Main | Flooring - Marble,Crown Molding | ||
Full Bath | Upper 2 | |||
Full Bath | Main | |||
Half Bath | Main | |||
Half Bath | Lower 1 | |||
In-Law/auPair/Suite | Upper 1 | Balcony Access,Flooring - HardWood,Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling | ||
Kitchen | Main | Fireplace - Gas,Flooring - Marble,Kitchen - Eat-in,Island,Built-Ins,Dining Area,Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Nook | ||
Laundry | Upper 1 | Built-Ins | ||
Living Room | Main | Flooring - HardWood,Fireplace - Wood Burning,Crown Molding | ||
Loft | Upper 1 | Flooring - Carpet | ||
Office | Main | Fireplace - Wood Burning,Built-Ins | ||
Other | Lower 1 | |||
Primary Bathroom | Upper 1 | Soaking Tub,Flooring - Tile/Brick,Double Sink,Fireplace - Other,Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area | ||
Primary Bedroom | Upper 1 | Flooring - HardWood,Fireplace - Wood Burning,Walk-In Closet(s),Window Treatments | ||
Sitting Room | Main | Flooring - Tile/Brick | ||
Sun/Florida Room | Main | Flooring - Other,Ceiling Fan(s) |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool