1521 OLD WELSH RD Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
3 Beds
4 Baths
2,825 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,825 sqft
Price per Sqft $318
Subdivision Huntingdon Valley
MLS Listing ID PAMC2137862
Style Cape Cod
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,825
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1953
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1.963 Acres
Acres 1.96
Lot Dimensions 201.00 x 0.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
1521 Old Welsh Road Huntingdon Valley, PA
This home was built in 1953 by artists Arthur Meltzer and Pauline Van Roekens. The couple originally rebuilt a 100-year-old farmhouse in Trevose, PA. Following the completion of their renovations, the PA Turnpike Authority informed them that a new highway would run directly through their property, so they would need to move. The Authority wanted the land but nothing else, so they dismantled their home piece by piece and used the materials to build the home on 1521 Old Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley.
The home was designed by Bowers, an architect who specialized in homes that maintained historical colonial designs while offering modern conveniences. The result is this charming 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath, 2 half-bath main house with a 1st floor master bedroom, 4 fireplaces, an eat-in kitchen, and a cathedral ceiling living room with a balcony featuring random-width pegged maple hardwood floors. Many features from the original Trevose house were maintained, including beamed ceilings, wainscoting, and the fireplace mantels and hearths. The basement is finished with a half-bath and a family room with a gas-burning fireplace.
Arthur and Pauline also built a studio named Northlight for their artwork. This has since been converted into a guest house with a kitchen, bath, and laundry area.
When Arthur and Pauline moved the materials from their Trevose home to build this home, they also brought full-grown dogwood trees, holly trees, rhododendrons, and azaleas to adorn the 1.96-acre property.
There is a 2.5 car attached with a loft with plenty of storage. There are also two sheds with garage doors for ease of use.
While maintaining the home's original history and charm, upgrades include a new custom kitchen in 2010, a new upstairs bathroom in 2023, generator-ready electrical upgrades, a new house air conditioner in 2024, and a new grinder pump connected to public sewer with a 10-year warranty. Pella windows throughout
The home is located in the desirable Abington School District.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Abington Twp (10630)
Zoning V
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other, Attic
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Natural Gas, Electric
Heating Hot Water, Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Tile/Brick
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Brick, Stone, Gas/Propane
Inclusions Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven / Range, Built -in shelving, Built -in bookcases, Fire pit, Garage door openers
Equipment Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas
Fireplace Y
Window Features Bay/Bow
Appliance Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Main Floor, Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking Features Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Cable TV
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched,Metal,Slate
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s), Porch(es)
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Irregular, Level, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 1.5
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Cape Cod
Level or Stories 1.5
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Cathedral Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings,High
New Construction N
Schools
Middle Schools Abington Junior
High Schools Abington Senior
School District Abington
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 30-00-48340-005
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions
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