Magnificent French Chateau Estate in Prestigious Gladwyne with 29,000 SF of Spectacular Living Spaces for $11,999,000

Date of Publishing: September 2, 2023

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841 Merion Square Road Home in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania

Description About The Property

This exceptional French Chateau estate, a rare gem designed by renowned architect F.L. Bissinger, awaits its new owner. Nestled on over 7 private and serene acres in prestigious Gladwyne, this regal compound is surrounded by meticulously manicured gardens, lush grounds, majestic fountains, and towering trees, offering an ambiance of unparalleled grandeur.

Reminiscent of a European castle, this masterpiece seamlessly combines superior design and refined craftsmanship with bespoke finishes and the latest in smart home technology. Every corner of this spectacular estate exudes opulence, from its dramatic architectural details, including tiered limestone terraces, arches, turrets, and elaborate chimneys, to the grand gate that opens to a tree-lined drive punctuated by stunning fountains.

Designed for hosting both grand and intimate gatherings, the floor plan flows effortlessly from room to room, extending to the outdoor tiered limestone terraces with breathtaking views of the traditional French Jardin aux roses and its splendid fountains.

The interior living space is thoughtfully designed for everyday comfort. The grand hall, designed for entertaining, is a focal point of the home, adorned with soaring ceilings, fluted pilasters, and an imported, hand-carved dual staircase. This hall opens to the living room, graced with a hand-carved marble fireplace from Spain, and the piano room, both enhanced by glass French doors that lead to the terraces.

Additional grand spaces on the first floor include an Italian-inspired wine tasting room with gas lamps and a formal dining room. Down the adorned hallway is the newly redesigned designer kitchen, featuring a marble-topped seated island, an onyx backsplash, and a cozy fireplace sitting area with walls of windows overlooking the grounds. The sunlit breakfast room opens to a private terraced dining area and flows into the family room, boasting 20+ft ceilings, hand-carved beams, a stunning marble fireplace, a saltwater aquarium, and a wet bar.

The primary suite offers an oasis of luxury, featuring a sitting room with a gas fireplace, a graceful window seat, an elegant breakfast bar, a balcony for two, two opulent baths with sitting rooms and walk-in closets, a magnificent bedroom with a vaulted ceiling adorned with intricate moldings, and an adjacent powder room.

Luxury amenities abound throughout the home, including a formal library, sunroom with a graceful fountain and picturesque views, an automated movie theater, a two-table massage room, a sauna, a gym, an indoor endless pool, a salon/barber shop, a 2-lane bowling alley, and a 3-stop elevator, just to name a few.

The lower terrace features an infinity waterfall-edge swimming pool, a poolside portico lounge, a full outdoor gourmet kitchen, and a cozy fireplace, all overlooking the gardens, Bellagio fountains, and lighted tennis court—a true luxury oasis.

The estate also includes three additional carriage homes serving as guest houses, and for car enthusiasts, there are 9 garages and a motor court.

Gladwyne, one of the wealthiest zip codes in the U.S., is known for its award-winning Lower Merion School District. It’s just 20 minutes from Philadelphia, with easy access to airports and a quick commute to Manhattan in just 67 minutes. Enjoy proximity to world-class golf courses, fine dining, high-end retail, and other prestigious private schools in the area.

Prepare to be amazed and inspired by this unparalleled French Chateau estate—a timeless masterpiece of luxury living.

To learn more about 841 Merion Square Road, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, please contact Lisa Ciccotelli (Phone: 610-202-4429) at BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford for full support and perfect service.

The Property Information:

Location: 841 Merion Square Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035
Beds: 7
Baths: 16
Living: 29,000 square feet
Lot size: 7.25 Acres
Built: 2007
Agent | Listed by: Lisa Ciccotelli (Phone: 610-202-4429) at BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
Listing status at Zillow

841 Merion Square Road Home in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. This exceptional French Chateau estate, a rare gem designed by renowned architect F.L. Bissinger, awaits its new owner. Nestled on over 7 private and serene acres in prestigious Gladwyne, this regal compound is surrounded by meticulously manicured gardens, lush grounds, majestic fountains, and towering trees, offering an ambiance of unparalleled grandeur.

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Text by the Agent: A rare opportunity awaits to own this magnificent sprawling French Chateau estate, designed by renowned architect F.L. Bissinger. Gracing over 7 quiet and private acres in prestigious Gladwyne, this regal compound is surrounded by gardens, manicured grounds, fountains and towering trees. Reminiscent of a castle, this masterpiece combines superior design and refined craftsmanship with bespoke finishes and the latest smart home technology. Created with lavish detail and overflowing with every modern amenity imaginable, this spectacular estate was built with dramatic architectural details, including tiered limestone terraces and arches, turrets, and elaborate chimneys. A grand gate opens to a tree lined drive punctuated with stunning fountains on the approach to this awe inspiring chateau. Designed for hosting grand or intimate parties, the floor plan flows seamlessly from room-to-room, overflowing to the outdoor tiered limestone terraces with dramatic views of the traditional French Jardin aux roses and fountains. Interior living space in this breathtaking home was thoughtfully designed for everyday comforts. The opulent grand hall designed for entertaining is at the axial of the home, highlighted with soaring ceilings and windows, fluted pilasters, and imported and hand carved dual staircase. The grand hall is open to the living room embellished with a hand carved marble fireplace imported from Spain, and the piano room, all adorned with glass French doors opening to the terraces. Magnificent First floor spaces continue with an Italian inspired wine tasting room punctuated with gas lamps opening to the formal dining room. Down the adorned hallway enter the Newly redesigned designer kitchen featuring a marble topped seated island, onyx backsplash and cozy fireplace sitting area with walls of windows overlooking the grounds. The sunlit breakfast room has French doors to a private terraced dining area. The breakfast room is open to the family room with 20+ft ceilings, accented with hand carved beams, gorgeous marble fireplace, saltwater aquarium and wet bar. The exquisite primary suite offers a private haven, a sitting room with gas fireplace and gracefully designed window seat, an elegant breakfast bar, a balcony for two, two luxurious baths with sitting rooms and walk-in closets, a magnificent bedroom with vaulted ceiling adorned with intricate moldings, and an adjacent powder room. A long list of luxurious amenities are available throughout the home, including a formal library, sun room with a graceful fountain and picturesque views, an automated movie theater, 2 table massage room, sauna, gym, indoor endless pool, salon/barber shop, 2-lane bowling alley, first floor luxuriously appointed in-law suite, and a 3 stop elevator, just to name a few of the estate’s special features. The lower terrace has an infinity waterfall edge swimming pool, with poolside portico lounge, full outdoor gourmet kitchen, and cozy fireplace, all overlooking the gardens, Bellagio fountains, and lighted tennis court, an unrivaled luxury oasis. Three additional carriage homes include guest houses, and car enthusiasts will be thrilled with the 9 car garages and motor court. Gladwyne is known as one of the richest zip codes in the US, in award winning lower merion school district, just 20 minutes from Philadelphia, a quick jaunt to the airports, or speed into Manhattan in just 67 minutes. Close to world-class golf courses, fine dining, high-end retail, as well as other prestigious private schools in the area. Prepare to be amazed, and inspired.

Courtesy of Lisa Ciccotelli (Phone: 610-202-4429) at BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford

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