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About this home
A QUINTESSENTIAL BALA CYNWYD HOME Welcome to 123 Penarth Rd, a stunning 6-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom stone home situated on a desirable tree-lined street in Bala Cynwyd. Built in the early c. 1900s, this architecturally striking residence is filled with character, featuring detailed millwork, classic original features, leaded glass windows, and abundant natural light throughout. The welcoming main level opens with an inviting front porch and impressive foyer. It includes a formal living room anchored by a stone fireplace, a sun-filled open dining room, and a bright eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ample storage, skylights, and views of the level rear yard. The main floor also features a comfortable family room that opens directly to an outdoor patio and backyard. Upstairs, well-proportioned bedrooms offer exceptional flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. The primary suite includes a private bath and walk-in closet. The third floor offers two additional bedrooms, a multi-purpose room (ideal for an office or extra bedroom), and attic storage. The semi-finished lower level provides laundry facilities along with plenty of extra storage or flexible space. This property has a truly lovely setting - Heading outdoors, enjoy a level rear yard, private driveway, and a detached one-car garage. A quaint patio off the family room is the perfect place to relax in the serene nature! Unmatched convenience, this property is located in the top-rated Lower Merion School District (near Cynwyd Elementary and Bala Cynwyd Middle School), this home is steps from Bala Cynwyd Park, the Cynwyd Heritage Trail, Regional and Amtrak service, and an exceptional local library system. Enjoy proximity to the nearby towns of Bala, Narberth and Merion, as well as the shopping at Suburban Square in Ardmore! Commuting is a breeze with quick, seamless access to Center City, Philadelphia via SEPTA's Cynwyd Line!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$340Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Deborah Dorsey• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Bala Cynwyd, located between City Avenue and the Schuylkill River, is a residential and commercial Bala Cynwyd neighborhood with a hillside setting and a riverfront edge. The neighborhood reads as classic Main Line: stone colonials, mid-century apartment towers, and office campuses along City Avenue. The character concentrates around City Avenue at Bala Avenue, where storefront plazas, cafés, and everyday services meet steady commuter traffic. Community pillars include the historic Bala Theatre, the Barnes Foundation’s Saint-Gaudens sculptures at the former Merion campus, and the Cynwyd Heritage Trail’s trailhead. River views and the Manayunk Bridge frame walks and bike rides. SEPTA’s Cynwyd Line station adds a rail link in a compact footprint.
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Offer insights
123 Penarth Rd · $1,495,000
$1.58M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.58M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 30 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.2%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Crown moldings
Exposed beams
Family room off kitchen
Formal dining room
Primary bath
Built-ins
Two fireplaces with stone and brick features
Improved, unfinished basement with outside entrance and sump pump
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms: 3 on the first upper level and 3 on the second upper level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms: 2 on the first upper level and 1 on the second upper level
1 half bathroom on the main level
Laundry & utility
Laundry on the lower floor
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Hot-water heating with natural gas
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Pond
Sidewalks
Home design
Detached
Parking
One-car detached, front-entry garage
Construction
Stone and stucco construction
Stone foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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