Luxury Mansion on Main Line for Sale and Rent in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Incredible 117 Years Old Mansion for Sale or Rent

The house is 15 min. away from Philadelphia Art Museum, Rodin Museum, Benjamin Franklin Museum; 5 min. away from the Please Touch Museum for kids, world famous Barns Foundations Museum holding one of the largest in the world collections of the impressionist and post-impressionist artists; 20 min. away from renowned Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Academy of Music, Forest Theater, Wilma Theater, etc.; 15-20 min. away from Philadelphia Historic sites such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, etc. The house is 30 min. away from Longwood Gardens and one hour away from Amish farms. And yet - the manor is so isolated by surrounding park and over 100 years mature trees that you would never guess that you are close to all the Philadelphia has to offer.


Welcome to this incredible 117 years old home situated on one of the most exclusive streets of Main Line in the Philadelphia suburbs. At over 6000 square ft and 2 acres of land, designed and furnished with exquisite, impeccable taste this home offers luxury high-end living in an ideal neighborhood with close proximity to Center City Philadelphia and a school district that is nationally recognized for educational excellence!

The entrance hall immediately strikes the visitor by unparalleled uniqueness of the architectural design with cathedral ceilings and inviting open space. An antique chandelier and a dark Oak wood stairway to the second floor’s open hallway, decorated with old Middle Eastern vases and paintings, give one an unprecedented feeling of entering an absolutely unique home.

Among the variously-styled rooms the first floor’s spacious, split living room and Ivory family room are accented by a charming, mystical fountain and an old fireplace which harmoniously float one into another and blend smoothly in with new and antique furniture, handmade oriental rugs, and old paintings on the walls. The living room features an 18th century hand-carved cupboard from England, a Roman/Egyptian chess set, an Indian handmade tapestry, as well as a handmade Persian rug on the wall depicting one of the poems of Omar Hayam. An elegant Grandfather Clock permeates the house with beautiful, melodic chimes every quarter of an hour.

On another side of the Living Room – a Library and a wet Bar built over historic 117 – year - old stables and finished in wood, boasts original brick floors and the stable’s detail left by the architect. The rustic design is heightened by a 17th century dining set that once graced the wooden decks of a ship at sea, and an 18th century tea table set in an adjacent bar room. The two-part powder room in this part of the house is finished and decorated to reflect the beauty of nature and spirit of native America.

On the left side of the residence lies a fabulous burgundy dining room with a 19Th century dining set and an Italian cupboard with a granite counter top. From the family room, as well as from the dining room, one can enter the large kitchen that includes a double sink, a double dishwasher, and a breakfast area. Continuing through the kitchen, one will find Eastern family room with a 55” TV and a powder room. Next to the family room, there is a home gym and a laundry room. Connected to the laundry room is a two-car garage.

Two separate staircases, located on opposite sides of the house, make the 2nd floor easily accessible. Upstairs one shall find four/five bedrooms and four full restrooms as well as walk-in closets in every bedroom.

All four bedrooms are separated by abundant hall space providing complete and much appreciated privacy for each of them. The master bedroom is furnished with a Red Mahogany wood bedroom set and flaunts décor that includes original paintings of Venice, handmade oriental rugs, and has an additional adjacent sitting room and a balcony overlooking 200 acres of park. The master bedroom is the 3rd largest room in the house with four windows; two facing East and two facing West. One other bedroom has its own fireplace situated right in the room. Two other bedrooms boast cathedral ceilings.

The home features beautiful old exposed hardwood floors throughout, and antique brick floors in the library/bar as well as in the patio in the backyard. It is surrounded by mature trees and stands far enough from any neighbor house to allow complete privacy. This is a magnificent home for everyday living and holiday entertainment.