Arbor Hill, An Architectural Treasure in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, Offered at US$25M

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—Widely considered one of the region’s most prominent properties, the spectacular Arbor Hill estate has been listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States and an exclusive Affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. Approximately a 30-minute drive from Philadelphia, the 70-acre property is listed by Charles Irwin and Janet Rubino and is offered at US$25 million.

Designed by world-class architect Rafael Viñoly—who created the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate, and served as master planner for New York University’s new Abu Dhabi campus in United Arab Emirates—the 40,000-square-foot main residence of Arbor Hill is constructed of stone and built around an impressive Belgium stone courtyard. Throughout the home’s interior are accents of Venetian plaster, limestone, and oak floors and floor-to-ceiling windows designed to maximize views of the courtyard and the surrounding grounds. 

“This exquisite estate inspires a haven of serenity and sumptuous living only associated with the copious area of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.” says Kathleen Coumou, Christie's International Real Estate's Senior Vice President of the Northeast Region. “The Arbor Hill estate was designed for the art connoisseur and nature admirer creating an avant-garde contemporary home with first-class amenities.”

Divided into three elegant wings, the interior of this magnificent residence was created to maximize views of the mesmerizing courtyard and the sublime grounds through floor-to-ceiling windows in all rooms and the interior corridors that face the courtyard. The eight-bedroom, eight-bathroom residence is aglow with contemporary qualities suitable for display of grand art collections, yet it is also perfect for a more casual and intimate lifestyle. The formal rooms include a grand two-story entrance hall, as well as an oversized two and half story living room with an approximately 30-foot ceiling and five sets of French doors leading to an inviting terrace. A finished basement with a 4,000 bottle temperature controlled wine cellar and safe room bring to fruition this truly unique house. No expense was spared in the design of the superior indoor and outdoor materials.  

“What makes this property so amazing is to have 70 acres only 30 minutes from the center of the city,” noted Charlie Irwin of Long & Foster’s Wayne office. “The house is designed to display a serious art collection as well as play host to lavish entertaining. In fact, James Taylor has performed at the property. We are honored to list the most prominent estate in the Philadelphia region,” adds Irwin.

Beautifully landscaped, the acreage has an all-embracing ambience of nature's best qualities, where flora and fauna come together in harmony. Among the lush outdoors, a bank barn has been converted into the 20,000-square-foot “Play House” with a modern indoor clay tennis court. A great room, an exercise room, changing rooms, and a three-bedroom apartment are further amenities that complement the “Play House.” Arbor Hill’s verdant grounds also hold an outdoor tennis court and a pavilion, as well as a scenic swimming pool coupled with a pool house. A six car indoor parking garage and an eight car outdoor parking garage complete this extraordinary style of living.