October 26, 2015
Philadelphia recently had its greatest season for million-dollar homes ever, with 34 homes being sold for a million dollars or more in just a three-month period.
But the houses on the market below make a million dollars seem like chump change. Each one excels in excess, making them modern-day palaces. If a man's home is his castle, then these are the ultimate homes.
1. A lakeside mansion in Gladwyne, $2,995,000
(Photo courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach, Realtors)
Built around 1927, "Glenlaurel" is an impressive English manor designed by the prominent architect Walter Durham. You can see his designs in literally hundreds of beautiful buildings along the Main Line, but this lakeside mansion is among the prettiest. One detail that particularly stands out is the gorgeous spiral staircase inside the crescendos up to a stained glass ceiling.
See the full listing here.
2. Throw some amazing barn parties in Villanova, $19,750,000
(Photo courtesy of Fox & Roach)
Chill, okay? It's just a $19 million estate. Okay, $19.75 million. Whatever. It's only eight bedrooms and 750 acres. It has some cool features, I guess, like a real working clock tower, twin guest houses and a "party barn." But come on, who doesn't have a party barn nowadays?
See the full listing here.
3. Red-roofed luxury in Villanova, $4,175,000
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The red roof and conical tower of this stone mansion makes it look like it could fit in well as a French chateau. Detail inside include a two-story reception hall, a flagstone terrace and wine cellar with a tasting room.
See the listing here.
4. Luxury shore life in Brigantine, $3,600,000
(Photo courtesy of Fox & Roach)
A pair of monumental columns greet you as you enter this incredible, 10,000-square-foot mansion on the Jersey Shore. Dubbed "Casa Bella," the Mediterranean-style home features a glass elevator, roof-top deck, theater, three-car garage and a boat lift to accommodate your yachts.
See the full listing here.
