French, Normandy
419 GATE LANE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119
MLS#: PAPH2675262
$1,650,000
Property
Beds
4
Full Baths
4
1/2 Baths
1
Year Built
1925
Sq.Footage
3,100
Offered for sale for only the 3rd time in its more than 100-year history! A rare opportunity to own one of West Mt. Airy’s most architecturally distinctive homes! 419 Gate Lane is an extraordinary 2½-story French Norman Revival home constructed of Wissahickon Schist & one of only 24 residences comprising the Philadelphia designated French Village Historic District. Commissioned by visionary developer Dr. George Woodward, designed by acclaimed Philadelphia architect Robert Rodes McGoodwin & built by John E. Walt, architectural records identify the residence as Woodward’s “Gate House F,” a cornerstone of the fabled French Village. French Village's 24 residences were created as Woodward’s romantic interpretation of the rural architecture of Normandy, France. Its stone houses, intimate lanes, walls, gatehouses & archways reflect French Norman Revival architecture with Garden Suburb & Arts & Crafts influences. Woodward assembled leading Philadelphia architects to create individually distinctive residences within a unified village setting. McGoodwin studied architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, worked for renowned architect Horace Trumbauer, studied in Europe on a Cresson Traveling Scholarship & later taught design at Penn. Built in 1925–26, the home is an exceptional example of French Norman Revival architecture with Wissahickon Schist construction, a steep bell cast hipped slate roof, copper gutters/downspouts, gable & eyebrow dormer windows. Recognized for its architectural significance, 419 Gate Lane was included in McGoodwin’s 1942 published monograph & has been featured in magazines, newspapers & WHYY. Set on an approximately .26 acre lot, this detached residence offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths & a 1st-floor powder room, an attached 1-car garage & 6-car driveway. Beautiful period details blend seamlessly with modern amenities. Significant updates include fresh professional interior paint, HE Crown gas boiler & HWH, HE Bryant high-velocity central air, 200 amp electric panels (no knob & tube wiring), EV 240V “RV Plug” for fast Level 2 charging, refinished hardwood floors, updated kitchen & baths, ceiling fans, light fixtures, Trex deck with wrought iron railings, professional landscaping & hardscaping, restored windows & doors & more. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace, built-in bookshelves, crown molding & recessed lighting. French doors from the living room, dining room & sun room open to the full length Trex deck for exceptional indoor/outdoor living. The renovated kitchen has 2 sinks, quartzite countertops, gas cooking, custom Pappajohn Woodworking cabinetry & stainless-steel appliances. The 2nd floor offers a spacious primary suite with generous closet space & private bath with stall shower, plus a 2nd bedroom, hall bath & upper-floor laundry with Samsung washer & dryer. The top floor has a 3rd bedroom & full bath, ideal for guests, family or a home office. The walkout lower level at grade has a 4th bedroom & 4th full bath & can also serve as an in-law/au pair suite, office, kids’ & pets’ playroom or Peloton/Pilates/Yoga studio, plus storage, gardening & utility rooms. Surrounded by mature gardens, specimen trees, native pollinator landscaping & a water feature, the property backs directly to Wissahickon Valley Park, offering exceptional access to its natural beauty, wooded trails & recreational opportunities. Cresheim Creek, Allens Lane Art Center, Carpenter’s Woods & SEPTA’s Allen Lane Station to Philadelphia are just blocks away, with easy access to Springside, the shops, restaurants & cafes of Mt. Airy Village, Germantown Avenue & Chestnut Hill. With the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, estimated 2027 property taxes would be $20,129. French Village was officially designated a Philadelphia historic district in 2021. Architectural pedigree, historic significance, natural beauty & modern livability combine in a setting unlike almost anything else in Philadelphia.
Features & Amenities
Interior
-
Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Soaking Tub
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Total Bedrooms
4
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Bathrooms
4
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1/2 Bathrooms
1
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Above Grade Finished Area
3100.0
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Basement YN
YES
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Cooling YN
YES
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Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Electric
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Fireplace YN
YES
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Heating YN
YES
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Heating
Natural Gas, Hot Water
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Pet friendly
N/A
Exterior
-
Garage
Yes
-
Garage spaces
1
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Construction Materials
Stone
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Other Exterior Features
Lighting
-
Parking
Asphalt, Garage, Driveway, Covered, Attached
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Patio and Porch Features
Deck, Patio, Terrace
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Pool
No
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Waterfront YN
NO
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View
Garden
Area & Lot
-
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Front Yard, Level, Private, Cleared, Back Yard
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Lot Size(acres)
0.26
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Lot Size(square feet)
11,207
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Property Type
Residential
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Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
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Architectural Style
French, Normandy
Price
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Sales Price
$1,650,000
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Tax Amount
$21,528
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Sq. Footage
3,100
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Price/SqFt
$532
HOA
-
Association
No
School District
-
Elementary School
N/A
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Middle School
N/A
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High School
N/A
Property Features
-
New Construction
NO
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Association Amenities
Playground
-
Foundation Details
Stone
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Senior Community YN
NO
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Sewer
Public Sewer
-
Tax Lot
64
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Water Source
Public
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