Historic Montco Mansion, Hosted Princess Grace, Up For Auction

GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA — A historic Montgomery County mansion that once hosted Princess Grace and General MacArthur will be auctioned off this month.

The mansion located at 1336 Gypsy Road in Gwynedd, includes 3.5 acres, a wine cellar, gated entrance, resort-style pool, patio dining area, sunroom, and more.

Global auction firm Coneirge Auctions will open the auction online on Dec. 14. The auction will end at a live bidding in Hong Kong on Dec. 19.

According to Conierge, the sale is "particularly targeting" Chinese real estate investors who have high net-worth, but bids can be made by anyone.

The property is currently listed at $3.7 million. It was listed at $4.1 million as recently as late July.

The property dates to 1898, when it was built as a "country estate" for investment mogul Edward Smith.

The full listing, courtsy of Realtor.com, is included below:

• Address: 1336 Gypsy Hill Rd, Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania
• Price: $3,760,000
• Square Feet: 12,299
• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 7 Full and 3 Half Baths
• Built: 1898
• Features: "As soon as you pull up the gated drive to 1336 Gypsy Hill Road and take in all that the historic 3-story mansion has to offer, you'll never want to leave this 12, 299 sf. oasis. Built in 1898 and known to host famous guests including Princess Grace and General MacArthur, it's no secret why this 8-bedroom manor is one of the most coveted in the area. With multiple living areas, formal dining room, mahogany details, 10 fireplaces, a huge master suite, sunroom with Jacuzzi, and home office, there's plenty of space for everyone to relax, unwind, and find his or her own place in this Pennsylvanian haven."

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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