1266 GULPH CREEK DRIVE Overview
- Time on Site:
- 357 days
- Visits:
- 87
Steeped in history and rich in architectural character, 1266 Gulph Creek Drive is more than a home, it's a lifestyle. Offering over 8,100 square feet of flexible living space on 2.3 beautifully landscaped acres in Wayne, Pennsylvania, this extraordinary property feels like a private country retreat yet is only minutes from the Main Line and Center City Philadelphia. Originally part of William Penn's Manor of Mount Joy and later the Van Pelt family estate known as 'Woodstock,' the property has deep historical roots. In 1927, renowned architect R. Brognard Okie thoughtfully expanded and refined the home, blending timeless craftsmanship with comfort and livability. You'll find random-width pegged floors, intricate millwork, and custom built-ins that bring warmth and authenticity to every room. The home's layout offers remarkable versatility for modern life, ideal for multi-generational living, work-from-home lifestyles, or hosting guests in style. Gracious living and dining rooms flow to a cozy library and inviting kitchen that connects easily to the upper levels via a back staircase. With 11 fireplaces, abundant natural light, and a seamless floor plan, the home feels both grand and welcoming. There are nine bedrooms and eight baths, including a spacious primary suite with a walk-in dressing room and spa-like bath, plus a junior suite with easy access to the kitchen, perfect for guests, an au pair, or extended family. The third floor offers even more flexibility with additional bedrooms, baths, and laundry. Outside, lush lawns, mature trees, and stone pathways create a serene, private setting; a peaceful escape that still keeps you close to award-winning schools, shops, and restaurants. Historic touches like the original spring house and root cellar remain, preserving a tangible connection to the past. A rare opportunity to own one of Montgomery County's most distinguished historic estates, 1266 Gulph Creek Drive combines timeless architecture, a rich story, and endless possibilities for today's lifestyle, all within minutes of everything the Main Line and Philadelphia have to offer.
1266 GULPH CREEK DRIVE Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 8,184
- Price/Sq.ft. $263
- Lot 2.32 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association Fee: $170.00
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
- Association Name: ROWCAL
- Association: Yes
- Condo/Coop Association: No
Listing Information
- Real Estate Owned: No
- Short Sale: No
Building Information
- New Construction: No
- Pool: No Pool
- Total SQFT: 8184
- Year Built: 1927
Location/Region
- Country: US
- County: MONTGOMERY
- County Or Parish: MONTGOMERY
- MLS Area Major: Upper Merion Twp (10658)
- Subdivision Name: GULPH CREEK
Parking Information
- Total Parking Spaces: 14
- Type of Parking: Detached Garage,Driveway
Tax Information
- City/Town Tax: 2963.00
- City/Town Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- County Tax: 3488.00
- County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- School Tax: 15093.00
- Tax Annual Amount: $21,804.00
- Tax Assessed Value: 664310.00
- Tax Year: 2024
General Information
- Property Type: Residential
- School District Name: UPPER MERION AREA
- Senior Community: No
- Special Listing Conditions: Standard
- Vacation Rental: No
- Year Assessed: 2025
- Zoning: 1101 RES: 1 FAM
Interior
Building Information
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Parking Information
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener,Garage - Side Entry,Oversized
- Garage Spaces: 4.00
- Garage: Yes
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 6
- Bathrooms Full Main Level: 6
- Bathrooms Half: 2
- Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
- Bathrooms Total: 8
- Bedrooms Total: 9
Building Exterior/Construction
- Structure Type: Detached
Building Interior
- Above Grade Finished Area: 8184
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0
- Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Central Air: Yes
- Hot Water: Electric
- Laundry Type: Basement,Upper Floor
General Information
- Accessibility Features: None
- Cooling: Central A/C
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 10
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Stove - Wood, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Levels: 3
- Living Area: 8184
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Main Level Bathrooms: 8.00
- Main Level Bedrooms: 9
- Rooms Total: 0
Exterior
Parking Information
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Lot Information
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Acres: 2.32
- Lot Size Dimensions: 271.00 x 0.00
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 101059.00
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Water Source: Public
Waterfront/View
- View: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
- Water Oriented: No
- Water View: No
- Waterfront: No
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Patio And Porch Features: Terrace, Porch(es)
General Information
- Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls
- Other Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Access: No
1266 GULPH CREEK DRIVE Neighborhood
Community
19087 (CHESTERBROOK) Demographics
1266 GULPH CREEK DRIVE Monthly Cost
1266 GULPH CREEK DRIVE Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
1266 GULPH CREEK DRIVE History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | $2,150,000 -6.3% |
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| 10/27/2025Source: BRIGHT MLS | $2,295,000 -3.4% |
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| 7/7/2025Source: BRIGHT MLS | July 07, 2025 |
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| 12/3/2024Source: BRIGHT MLS | August 13, 2021 |
Deb Dorsey Listing Agent |
Contact Information: 6102299011
