Real Estate
$25 Million Fort Washington Home Is Most Expensive On Market In Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's most expensive home for sale right now is a $25 million behemoth in Forth Washington, according to Property Shark.
FORT WASHINGTON, PA -- Pennsylvania's most expensive home for sale right now is a $25 million behemoth in Forth Washington, according to Property Shark, a property research group.
Located on 7111 Sheaff Lane, the property is nestled between Willow Lake Farm Preserve and The Highland Park. Wissahickon Creek, meanwhile is just across the street.
The group has the following to say about the home:
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"Designed by architect Rafael Viñoly, this 37,000-square-foot modern fort is located only 22 miles from downtown Philadelphia. Some of the jaw-dropping features of the estate include a living room with 30-foot ceilings and a master bedroom complete with “a private tower retreat” that offers 360-degree views of the estate. Originally listed for $30,000,000, the 70-acre compound also includes a 20,000-square-foot “playhouse,” 2 stone farm houses, a 3-bedroom apartment, indoor and outdoor tennis facilities and a pond."
Nearby, Philadelphia occupies a pair of spots in the top 10, with a home on Walnut Street listed for $16.7 million and a penthouse at Ritz-Carlton asking $14 million.
A Gladwyne home on Maplehill Road came in second at $24 million.
To see the full list from Property Shark, see here.
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The Realtor.com listing below is for the same property. It is listed at $13.9 million there, but realtors say this is because the property is being offered in two different ways, including a partial sale and a full sale.
- Address: 7111 Sheaff Ln, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
- Price: $13,950,000
- Square Feet: 36957
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 9 Full and 6 Half Baths
- Built: 2002
- Features: One of the most prominent estates in the Philadelphia area, this modern home of 37,000 sf was conceived by world-renowned architect Rafael Vi oly, and resides on nearly 29 exquisite acres. Set within an impressive stone courtyard, the main house offers museum-quality galleries and hallways suitable to display vast art collections, yet also perfect for a more casual and intimate lifestyle. Divided into three elegant wings, the interior maximizes views of the courtyard and exquisite grounds via floor-to-ceiling windows in all rooms and interior corridors facing the courtyard. The North Wing is devoted to the family, the East Wing is devoted to two Dining Rooms and the South wing is devoted to a heroic scale Living Room, Grand Foyer and Media room. A tower provides 360 degree views of the entire estate. The verdant grounds also hold a pavilion, as well as a scenic swimming pool complete with a poolhouse. 15' & 30' ceiling heights in certain rooms. Taxes reflect entire parcel. This is a partial offering of MLS #6422283.
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