1952 CANTERBURY RD, Abington, PA 19001
1952 CANTERBURY RD, Abington, PA 19001
1952 CANTERBURY RD, Abington, PA 19001
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Listed by Tim Owen • Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
$1,200,000
Est. payment /mo
5 Beds
5 Baths
4,328 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Coming Soon

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,328 sqft

Price per Sqft $277

Subdivision Baederwood

MLS Listing ID PAMC2186660

Style Tudor

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 2

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 4,328

Year Built 1938

Available Date 2026-07-11

Annual Tax Amount $17,079

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 0.930 Acres

Acres 0.93

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

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 Shoes 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 flat-screen 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 High & Middle Schools 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 School & Arcadia U. Enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, cafés, parks, trails, golf, tennis, pickleball & country clubs. All showings start at the Grand Opening Open House this Saturday, July 11, from 12 to 2.

Location

State PA

County Montgomery

Area Abington Twp (10630)

Zoning RESIDENTIAL

Rooms

Basement Drain, Drainage System, Fully Finished, Full, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Space For Rooms, Sump Pump, Water Proofing System, Windows, Workshop

Interior

Interior Features 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

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Energy Star Heating System, Steam, Programmable Thermostat

Cooling Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned

Flooring Hardwood, Solid Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Fireplace - Glass Doors, Screen, Stone, Wood

Inclusions Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Fireplace Screens/Equipment, Trampoline, Swing Set, Playhouse, 2 Outdoor Flat TV's & Wall Mounts, Basement TV & Wall Mount, Basketball Hoop, Fire Pit, Pool & Spa Cover & Equipment, 2 Pool Storage Bins, Outdoor Firewood/Shed. All inclusions convey in as-is condition.

Equipment Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater

Fireplace Y

Window Features Bay/Bow,Casement,Double Hung,Double Pane,Energy Efficient,Low-E,Screens

Appliance Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace

Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Garage Spaces 11.0

Fence Fully, Aluminum, Privacy, Split Rail, Wood

Pool Fenced, Filtered, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo, Saltwater

Water Access N

View Garden/Lawn, Courtyard, Trees/Woods

Roof Type Tile,Pitched

Accessibility None

Porch Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace

Attached Garage 3

Total Parking Spaces 11

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Poolside, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Story 2

Foundation Stone

Above Ground Finished SqFt 4328

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Tudor

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure Type Cathedral Ceilings,Vaulted Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings,Beamed Ceilings

New Construction N

Schools

Elementary Schools Highland

Middle Schools Abington Junior

High Schools Abington

School District Abington

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 30-00-06300-006

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 4328

Security Features Security System,Smoke Detector,Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Special Listing Condition Standard

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