Property Description

Welcome to 56 Tunbridge Road, a timeless 1930s English Tudor located in one of the Main Line’s most convenient & coveted neighborhoods. Over the past 14 years, the home has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully improved, following a significant renovation designed by Peter Zimmerman Architects 2004–2005. The result is an elegant, charming, & sunny home that has, & will stand the test of time. Upon arrival, two recent upgrades are immediately evident: the new cedar shake roof (2025) and Pella Architectural Windows (2014). A pillared entrance leads to this impeccable 5 bedroom, 4 full and 2 half bath home with an expansive terrace overlooking the lawn. Inside is a bright, classic 3 story center hall colonial with excellent circulation for entertaining. Many rooms feature Tudor inspired details, hardwood floors, millwork, custom built ins, and arched doorways. The first floor includes a foyer opening to the living and dining rooms, both with plaster crown molding. Off the living room—featuring a fireplace and French doors to the terrace—is a library with hand rubbed cherry paneling & a Mercer tile fireplace. A sunroom with terrace access sits beyond. The dining room offers a bay window, custom wainscoting, & access to the butler’s pantry/bar. A lighted gallery with limestone floors & three sets of steel French doors leads to the kitchen, powder room, mudroom/family entrance from the garage, & potting room. The kitchen includes custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and backsplash, a natural oak storage cabinet, large island with refrigerated drawers, Wolf 6 burner cooktop with pasta arm, Wolf double ovens & warming drawer, Bosch dishwasher, Sub Zero refrigerator, & two additional sets of steel French doors to the terrace. Adjacent are the mudroom with home office workspace, coat closet, & potting room with flagstone floor & double sink. A secondary staircase connects to the second floor. The butler’s pantry includes a Sub Zero wine cooler, Uline beverage refrigerator, and access to the full unfinished basement. The second floor includes the primary suite with large bedroom, dressing room with custom cabinetry, spacious bath with double vanity, whirlpool tub, shower, water closet, & a separate sitting room. Four additional bedrooms include two with ensuite baths & two sharing a hall bath. The laundry room is also on this level. The finished third floor offers flexible space for an office, studio, playroom, or gym, along with custom cabinetry & a large walk-in cedar closet. The full basement remains unfinished & includes a half bath and Bilco doors to the backyard. Recent mechanical and infrastructure improvements include: refreshed kitchen and powder room, newer HVAC systems; boilers (2013 & 2025) for steam, hot water & radiant heat, central air (2022), new gas and water lines, and a Generac whole house generator (2018). This remarkable property offers a rare combination of architectural character, modern updates, and premier Main Line access. Morning walks wind along quiet, tree lined roads past charming homes, distinguished estates, & two of the region’s most storied landscapes: Merion Golf Club - host to many USGA Championships including the 126th U.S. Amateur this August & Haverford College’s Nature Trail, home to one of the nation’s oldest planned collegiate landscapes. All of this, in addition to easy access to Haverford and Ardmore SEPTA/Amtrak stations, Suburban Square, top ranked schools, private clubs, and Philadelphia International Airport, confirm this home offers the most exceptional Main Line lifestyle.

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