Real Estate
'50 Shades Of Maple Glen' Sex Basement Home Remains On Market
The local home that drew international attention for its sex swings and marketing flair remains on the market.

MAPLE GLEN, PA — The Maple Glen home that sparked an Internet sensation and even some angry neighbors for its notorious sex basement and a marketing campaign linking it to "50 Shades of Grey" remains on the market.
The five-bedroom, 5,000-plus square foot home at 1612 Norristown Road in Maple Glen that also features a "private adult sexual oasis" is up for sale for $750,000.
Melissa Leonard, the Coldwell Banker realtor who listed the home, held on open house event at the home back on March 24. Thus far, no deal has been reached.
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The couple behind the home, Vince Marie and Priscilla Costa, originally installed the sex equipment so that they could turn the home into a viable Airbnb rental while they waited for the right moment to sell, as the couple related in series of Youtube videos that offer a revealing glimpse into their thought process.
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The finished dungeon includes sex swings, a whip, a flair, and more.
>>'50 Shades Of Maple Glen' Agent Speaks After Listing Goes Viral
When the for sale listing went up labeling the expansive property in a well to-do, quiet neighborhood as a "50 Shades" home, it drew the anger of a few neighbors. But it also drew prospective buyers from around the globe.
"I have been hearing from people all over the world," Leonard told Patch in February. "So it truly went viral."
Known as "Maison XS" on Airbnb, the home can be reserved for $855 per night.
To get an inside glimpse at the home, see here.
The complete, censored listing is included below:
- Address: 1612 Norristown Rd, Maple Glen, Pennsylvania
- Price: $750,000
- Square Feet: 5029
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
- Built: 1997
- Features: One of a kind surburban home.. Private quiet lane of 3 homes leads you to a secluded 4 bedrooms upstairs plus 1 bedroom in basement 2.5 bath colonial home located just 15 miles outside Philadelphia in the suburb of Maple Glen. Property includes 3 fireplaces, indoor/outdoor speaker system, 2 new heaters & water heater (2014), 2 new sump pumps, Gorgeous gourmet kitchen w/ newer (2013) stainless steel appliances, tumbled marble backsplash, & large granite island, & granite countertops. Hardwood floors throughout both floors. Breakfast room w/ vaulted ceilings walks out to large deck & private wooded yard w/ custom gazebo. Dining room w/ custom wainscoting, Living room/billiard room includes pool table. Family room w/ brick fireplace & beautiful wall of windows. 1 st floor study. 2nd level includes a large master bedroom suite w/ gas fireplace. Master bathroom w/ double doors , marble floors, dual vanities, stall shower & soaking tub. There is a step-down office w/ window seats w/ storage & 2 walk-in closets. 3 additional large spacious bedrooms & an additional bathroom complete the 2 nd floor. 3 rd level offers a huge walk-up attic. Full finished walk-out basement w bilco doors, includes a gym or 5th bedroom. It can be converted back to a typical suburban basement. Convenient to PA turnpike, 309, 63, 152 , trains to Center City Phila, restaurants, shops, & minutes from downtown Ambler. Award winning Upper Dublin school district. House is being sold furnished. ###a>
This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.
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