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New press in: Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Business Journal, Zillow Gone Wild, IG Interiors & upcoming Dwell story. Here’s your chance to own “Tall Trees,” a rare & stunning home offering serenity & privacy in the sought-after Baederwood neighborhood in the A-rated Abington School District. Built in 1938 for the Laird & Schober Shoe family, the Christian Louboutin of their time. Laird & Schober Shoes was founded in Philadelphia in 1870 & became internationally renowned for crafting luxurious women's & children's footwear, winning the Grand Prize at the 1900 Paris Exposition. This beautifully updated home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, a 3-car garage, an 8-car driveway, 3 working stone fireplaces, a foyer w/ a handcrafted staircase, a dramatic great room w/ soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, expansive walls of glass, a fireplace & Juliet balcony, office/den, dining room, cook's kitchen w/ island & original butler's pantry, front & rear staircases, a finished lower level w/ a family/game/exercise room plus laundry, storage & workshop, & an above-garage Au Pair/In-Law Suite, home office or art studio w/ a kitchenette, 1/2 bath & private entrance. The outdoor living is equally impressive, featuring a heated in-ground Gunite saltwater pool w/ stone waterfalls, slide & spa, surrounded by travertine decking, an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, fire pit, covered porch, multiple patios w/ outdoor TVs, trampoline, swing set, playhouse, basketball hoop, & a professionally landscaped, private, level & fenced yard. This home seamlessly blends preserved period craftsmanship w/ modern amenities for today's lifestyle. From the moment you enter, the defining architectural details reveal themselves: original hardwood floors, exceptional millwork & moldings, stile & rail paneled walls, soaring ceilings, handcrafted staircases & banisters, carved woodwork, leaded-glass casement windows & doors, stained-glass wood doors, crystal doorknobs, original sconces & light fixtures, & beautiful stonework. Nearly every room enjoys views of the surrounding gardens & mature landscaping. The exterior is equally exceptional. Travertine, bluestone & EP Henry patios, walls & walkways create a series of outdoor living spaces designed to engage w/ the landscape from nearly every angle. Updates include the entire interior & exterior having just been professionally painted, an updated kitchen & baths, windows, doors, garage doors & openers, roof, HVAC, high-efficiency Weil-McLain gas heater, Bryant high-velocity central air, Bradford White gas water heater, 200+ amp electric w/ multiple panels, hardwired house backup generator plug-in, light fixtures, ceiling fans, pool, spa, patios, walls, walkways, driveway, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, fire pit, landscape lighting, flower-bed irrigation, aluminum & wood fencing & gates, plus low-maintenance landscaping, trees, flowers & plantings. The finished lower level, w/ its own fireplace & TV, is perfect for kids, pets, a Peloton, Pilates, games, hobbies or a rec room. The pool, spa & outdoor entertaining areas are perfect for family gatherings, entertaining, BBQ, & special occasions. The home offers abundant natural light & storage, tremendous indoor & outdoor living space, timeless character & an unmistakable sense of warmth. Walk to Abington HS & MS directly across the street, w/ Highland & Copper Beech Elementary schools just blocks away. Also within walking distance are Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Honeygrow, Shake Shack, Starbucks, Wawa, CVS, PNC Bank, PetSmart, Jules Thin Crust, the Noble SEPTA Regional Rail Station w/ service to Center City, Suburban Station, 30th St. Station & Philadelphia Airport, plus Baederwood Park, J. Boyd Coates Park & Briar Bush Nature Center. Minutes away are Jefferson Abington Hospital, Pennypack Park, Target, Abington Art Center, Abington Friends & Arcadia U. Enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, cafés, parks, trails, golf, tennis, pickleball & country clubs.
Listing Highlights
Status
Active With Contingency
Days on Site
28
Property Type
Residential
MLS ®
PAMC2186660
Year Built
1938
Total Square Footage
4,328
Lot/Acreage
0.93
County
Montgomery
Neighborhood
Baederwood
Area
Abington Twp (10630)
School District
Abington
Elementary School
Highland
Middle School
Abington Junior
High School
Abington
Interior Details
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3 Full / 2 Half
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
- Air Cond: Central A/C,Energy Star Cooling System,Programmable Thermostat,Zoned
- Heating: Energy Star Heating System,Steam,Programmable Thermostat
- Fireplaces: 3, Fireplace - Glass Doors,Screen,Stone,Wood,3 Fireplaces
- Floor: Hardwood,Solid Hardwood,Ceramic Tile,Carpet
- Above Ground Sq Ft: 4328
- Below Ground Sq Ft: 0
- Basement: Drain,Drainage System,Fully Finished,Full,Heated,Improved,Interior Access,Space For Rooms,Sump Pump,Water Proofing System,Windows,Workshop
- Other: Additional Stairway,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Butlers Pantry,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Exposed Beams,Floor Plan - Open,Kitchen - Gourmet,Kitchen - Island,Recessed Lighting,Wood Floors,Wine Storage,Upgraded Countertops,Stain/Lead Glass
- Water: Public
Exterior Details
- Lot Description: Backs to Trees,Front Yard,Landscaping,Level,Poolside,Premium,Private,Rear Yard,SideYard(s),Not New Construction,Horse Property: No
- Garage Capacity: 3 car
- Parking Spaces: 11
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Roof: Tile,Pitched
- Others: BBQ Grill,Chimney Cap(s),Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Play Area,Play Equipment,Sidewalks,Stone Retaining Walls
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway,Additional Storage Area,Covered Parking,Garage Door Opener,Oversized,Attached Garage,Driveway,4+ Spaces,3+ Spaces,2+ Spaces,1+ Spaces
Financial Details
- Tax Amount: $17,079
- Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
- Tax/Property ID: N/A
- Tax Year: 2026
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1952 Canterbury Rd Abington, PA 19001
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