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Wyncote,PA 19095
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,530 sqft
Price per Sqft $352
Subdivision Wyncote
MLS Listing ID PAMC2132874
Style Contemporary,Ranch/Rambler
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,530
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1955
Available Date 2025-05-15
Annual Tax Amount $7,980
Tax Year 2025
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
The Allan Berkowitz residence is a remarkable opportunity to own a significant work of architectural importance, meticulously preserved with the highest level of integrity. This stunning, light-filled, 3-bedroom mid-century modern home features open floor plan with flexible spaces. Designed by noted Philadelphia architect Allan Berkowitz as his personal residence in 1955, this spectacular International Style home is constructed of stone, glass, and steel. Berkowitz developed the design's concepts during his studies at the Royal Technical University in Budapest in the 1930s. After emigrating to the United States, he found the ideal location to build his dream home, Mon Reve (My Dream), on Serpentine Lane in Wyncote. This gem of Philadelphia modern architecture has a wonderful open feel and offers a strong connection to the outdoors from every room. The walls of windows throughout the space allow dappled light to filter in from various angles during the day. The generous entry area leads into a living room that is situated at the corner of two long walls of windows, providing the home with an expansive feeling and open views into the connecting dining and family areas. The original bathroom is a treasure and is in remarkable condition. The kitchen has been completely renovated to meet today's needs. The owner has worked diligently to restore and preserve this piece of art over the past decades. The original floor plan has been carefully restored, incorporating numerous upgrades, including a modern replacement of the radiant floor heating system. Mon Reve is within walking distance of the beautiful Curtis Arboretum, once home to publisher Cyrus H. Curtis and now a venue for township fairs and outdoor concerts. It is also a short walk to other parks and the Jenkintown train station. Nearby Jenkintown, which is less than five minutes by car, boasts fantastic restaurants and an independent movie theater. The location offers convenient commuting options with quick access to Center City via Route 76 or Lincoln/Kelly Drive, connecting to the PA Turnpike or I-95. The SEPTA station at Jenkintown features excellent service, with three train lines converging at that station. Trains run every 10 minutes during rush hours, providing direct access to Temple University, downtown Philadelphia, 30th Street Station, the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University campuses and hospitals, as well as the Philadelphia Airport. Charming Elkins Park and Glenside are also nearby. Mon Reve is mentioned in the "Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide: East Coast," published by Phaidon, and has been a featured site on a Philadelphia Modern Home Tour. This significant modern masterpiece truly has it all: design, setting, location, and meticulous restoration.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Cheltenham Twp (10631)
Zoning R
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Kitchen,Bedroom 1
Main Level Bedrooms 3
Interior
Interior Features Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiant
Cooling Central A/C
Equipment Oven - Wall
Fireplace N
Appliance Oven - Wall
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Flat
Accessibility Other
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Trees/Wooded
Story 1
Foundation Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Contemporary,Ranch/Rambler
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Cheltenham
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 31170034
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Special Listing Condition Standard