56 Crosby Brown Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035-1513 $6,575,000

Email This Listing Print property details Setup Alerts/Notes Save to favorites Share property details
Make Appointment
Beds/Baths: 4/5.2
Interior Sq. Ft: 9,065
Acreage: 2.83
Age:125 years
Style:
Farmhouse/National Folk
MLS#: PAMC2132914
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

A stunning showcase of Tudor Revival architecture, 56 Crosby Brown Road is a set on 2.8 level acres on a private lane in the heart of Gladwyne on Philadelphia’s prestigious Main Line. Built between 1895–1905 for the prominent Montgomery Scott family, this gorgeous, one-of-a-kind estate seamlessly blends historic grandeur with modern luxury. This exceptional property has been meticulously updated to provide every modern comfort with details executed to perfection. A dramatic entry Loggia leads you to grand leaded glass doors where you enter the foyer and center hall anchored by limestone with granite insets and custom limestone surrounds. Crowned by a soaring 25-foot beamed ceiling, the formal living room features a marble wood-burning fireplace with rich millwork and cabinetry, an impressive space for gatherings with access to one of three terraces that look out over the gardens. With its striking hand-crafted leaded glass window, the formal dining room is ideal for seamless entertaining, featuring a concealed doorway providing direct access to the butler’s pantry, wet bar and wine room. The main level also features an exquisite paneled library bathed in natural light from floor-to-ceiling sliders that lead you to the center terrace and gardens. Designed with exquisite custom artisan cabinetry by Downsview Kitchens and featuring Hereau fixtures, Miele appliances and Wolf ranges, this expansive kitchen flows effortlessly into the family room creating a warm and functional space for everyday living. Centered around a grand limestone gas fireplace, the family room offers a comfortable gathering place with direct access to the patio, outdoor kitchen and rear gardens. Adjacent to the kitchen, a spacious sun-drenched bonus room that formerly housed a lap pool with the potential to be restored, now serves as a bright gym and relaxed lounge area. Completing the main level is a laundry room, formal and informal powder rooms, and full bath. Ascend to the second floor, where dramatic 25-foot ceilings boast beams inlaid with hand painted canvases.The primary suite has vaulted ceilings, rich wood paneling with built-in closets, a sitting area, and an exquisite, extensively renovated ensuite bath featuring an Italian marble throughout and Sherele Wagner Fixtures. The second floor also features three sizable en-suite bedrooms, all benefiting from modern comforts and newly renovated bathrooms. One of these includes a welcoming gas fireplace. Next to the main home is a charming, completely renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath carriage house with a full service kitchen. The half-timbered exterior recalls an English country home, while modern amenities provide today’s desired comforts. It can be used as a guest house or home office. A circular driveway with 2-car attached garage; original stone potting shed, extensive stone terraces with outdoor kitchen; and meticulously landscaped yard and gardens that were once an arboretum complete this serene retreat. This historic gem is located in the prestigious Lower Merion School District just 1.7 miles from the Haverford and Ardmore train stations, with service to Phila. and NYC. 2 miles from Merion Cricket Club, 10 miles to center city Phila., close to various private schools, restaurants and shopping. With its unparalleled combination of history, craftsmanship, and modern elegance, 56 Crosby Brown Road is truly a Main Line legacy property.

Primary Bed: Upper 1
Sitting Room: Upper 1
Primary Bath: Upper 1
Bedroom 2: Upper 1
Full Bath: Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Upper 1
Full Bath: Upper 1
Bedroom 4: Upper 1
Full Bath: Upper 1
Laundry: Upper 1
Half Bath: Upper 1
Foyer: Main
Kitchen: Main
Family Room: Main
Living Room: Main
Dining Room: Main
Library: Main
Exercise Room: Main
Full Bath: Main
Half Bath: Main
Taxes: $92,104
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Lower Merion

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Heat Pump(s), Hot Water Heating, Radiant Heating, Oil, Propane - Leased, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Oil, Public Water, On Site Septic, 200+ Amp Service, Generator, Upper Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Oversized, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Bar, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Hardwood Flooring, Marble Flooring, Stone Flooring, Gas/Propane Fireplace, Wood Fireplace, Security System

Exterior
Slab Foundation, Pitched Roof, Slate Roof, Stone Exterior, Patio(s), Terrace

Lot
Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Level Lot, Rear Yard, Secluded Lot, Garden/Lawn View

Select a school from the following list. Schools are grouped by school type.
The schools on this list are selected by their proximity of up to 5 miles to the property address. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact the school directly for more information on enrollment requirements.
* If there are more than 5 schools of any type within a close proximity, click on the button to see additional schools of that type near the search address.

Public Elementary (44 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Gladwyne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Gladwyne 0.4 mi
Penn Valley School Lower Merion School District K–4 Narberth 0.74 mi
Belmont Hills Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 2 mi
Cynwyd School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 2.08 mi
Merion Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Merion Station 2.16 mi
Dobson James School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.32 mi
Green Woods Charter School Green Woods Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.36 mi
Shawmont School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.42 mi
Chestnutwold Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Ardmore 2.61 mi
Penn Wynne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Wynnewood 2.94 mi
Samuel Gompers School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.17 mi
Coopertown Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 3.18 mi
Ad Prima Charter School Ad Prima Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.39 mi
Conshohocken Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 3.48 mi
Cook-Wissahickon School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.6 mi
Overbrook Elementary School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.62 mi
Lamberton Robert E School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.76 mi
Mastery Charter School - Mann Campus Mastery CS-Mann Campus K–6 Philadelphia 3.78 mi
Chatham Park Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 3.92 mi
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.96 mi
Overbrook Edu Center Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.98 mi
Harambee Institute of Science and Techno Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
Lynnewood Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 4.13 mi
West Phila. Achievement CES West Phila. Achievement CES K–5 Philadelphia 4.21 mi
Henry Charles W School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.25 mi
Heston Edward School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.28 mi
Highland Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Upper Darby 4.31 mi
Bluford Charter School Bluford Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.33 mi
KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.42 mi
Lingelbach Anna L School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
Mifflin Thomas School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.51 mi
Houston Henry E School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
Ridge Park Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 4.77 mi
Radnor Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Radnor 4.79 mi
Discovery Charter School Discovery Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.81 mi
Manoa Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 4.85 mi
Barry Community John School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.87 mi
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 4.89 mi
Hillcrest Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Drexel Hill 4.89 mi
Ithan Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 4.9 mi
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School K–4 Philadelphia 4.92 mi
Global Leadership Academy Charter School Global Leadership Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.96 mi
Inquiry Charter School Inquiry Charter School Preschool–5 Philadelphia 5 mi

Public Middle (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Welsh Valley Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Narberth 1 mi
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Bala Cynwyd 1.99 mi
Amy NW Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.24 mi
Haverford Middle School Haverford Township School District 6–8 Havertown 3.59 mi
Black Rock Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Villanova 3.71 mi

Public High (13 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lower Merion High School Lower Merion School District 9–12 Ardmore 1.37 mi
Harriton Senior High School Lower Merion School District 9–12 Bryn Mawr 2.37 mi
Lankenau High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.54 mi
Roxborough High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.78 mi
Saul W B Agricultural School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.1 mi
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber Philadelphia City School District 5–12 Philadelphia 3.42 mi
Haverford Senior High School Haverford Township School District 9–12 Havertown 3.47 mi
Overbrook High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.84 mi
Mastery Charter School -Shoemaker Campus Mastery CS-Shoemaker Campus 7–12 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
KIPP DuBois Charter School KIPP DuBois Charter School 9–12 Philadelphia 4.43 mi
Radnor Senior High School Radnor Township School District 9–12 Radnor 4.58 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.82 mi
Mastery Cs-Pickett Campus Mastery CS-Pickett Campus 6–12 Philadelphia 4.96 mi

Private (91 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
The Gateway School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wynnewood 0.58 mi
The Gladwyne Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Gladwyne 0.66 mi
Noreen Cook Center For Ece Of Har Zion Temple Jewish Preschool–K Penn Valley 0.79 mi
Wetherill School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Gladwyne 0.87 mi
Main Line Reform Temple School For Early Childhood Jewish Preschool–K Wynnewood 1.2 mi
St Margaret School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Narberth 1.61 mi
Fusion Academy - Ardmore Nonsectarian 6–12 Ardmore 1.68 mi
Gan Chabad Of The Main Line Jewish Preschool–K Merion Station 1.78 mi
Regina Angelorum Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ardmore 1.79 mi
Cambridge School Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Ardmore 1.88 mi
Aim Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Conshohocken 1.98 mi
The Haverford School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Haverford 1.98 mi
Waldron Mercy Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Merion Station 1.98 mi
Merion Mercy Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Merion Station 2.01 mi
The Baldwin School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 2.03 mi
Ancona Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wynnewood 2.05 mi
Caskey Torah Academy Of Greater Philadelphia Jewish Preschool–8 Wynnewood 2.14 mi
The Shipley School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 2.17 mi
Friends School Haverford Friends Preschool–5 Haverford 2.17 mi
Phebe Anna Thorne Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Haverford 2.19 mi
Childrens School At St Johns Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 2.22 mi
The Mesivta High School Of Greater Phila Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 2.29 mi
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Bryn Mawr Nonsectarian 6–12 Bryn Mawr 2.37 mi
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El Early Childhood Center Jewish K Wynnewood 2.37 mi
St Katherine School Roman Catholic K–10 Wynnewood 2.49 mi
The Miquon School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Conshohocken 2.53 mi
Kohelet Yeshiva High School Jewish 9–12 Merion Station 2.58 mi
Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.58 mi
Temple Adath Israelearlychildhood Center Jewish Preschool–K Merion Station 2.65 mi
I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School For Girls Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 2.66 mi
French International School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Bala Cynwyd 2.66 mi
Holy Child School At Rosemont Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 2.8 mi
Y.A.L.E. School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 2.9 mi
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Jewish 6–12 Bryn Mawr 2.9 mi
Roxborough Christian School Presbyterian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 2.99 mi
Cardinal John Foley Regional Ca Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Havertown 3.06 mi
Overbrook Preschool And Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.07 mi
Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 3.08 mi
Phila Yeshiva Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 3.11 mi
Hyman Korman High School-Talmudical Yeshiva Of Phi Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 3.11 mi
The Bala House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 3.11 mi
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 3.11 mi
Friends Central School Friends Preschool–12 Wynnewood 3.14 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.18 mi
Ijoba Shule Other Preschool–11 Philadelphia 3.2 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Stern Center Jewish Preschool–5 Wynnewood 3.27 mi
Robert J Wilf Preschool And Kindergarten Jewish Preschool–K Wynnewood 3.29 mi
Cb Community Schools Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 3.3 mi
New Life Alternatives Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 3.36 mi
Woodbine Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.4 mi
Child Steps Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 3.43 mi
Jameson Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 7–11 Philadelphia 3.44 mi
Villanova Academy For Honor Studies Islamic Preschool–6 Villanova 3.54 mi
St Aloysius Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 3.66 mi
St Faith Preschool & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 3.69 mi
Sts Colman-John Neumann Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 3.8 mi
Methodist Services Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 3.83 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-Middle Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.84 mi
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Roman Catholic K–12 Bryn Mawr 3.94 mi
Main Line Classical Academy Inc Nonsectarian K–9 Bryn Mawr 3.95 mi
The Village School Nonsectarian 7–12 Bryn Mawr 3.97 mi
The Agnes Irwin School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 4.04 mi
Shepherd's Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.12 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.15 mi
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lafayette Hill 4.21 mi
St Rose Of Lima School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.22 mi
9107 Little Friends Academy Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Upper Darby 4.32 mi
Hill Top Preparatory School Nonsectarian 5–12 Bryn Mawr 4.35 mi
Manoa Community Church-Keep Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 4.37 mi
St Katherine Day School -Upper Roman Catholic K–12 Radnor 4.38 mi
St Laurence School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Upper Darby 4.38 mi
Archbishop Carroll High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Malvern 4.38 mi
Archbishop John Carroll High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Radnor 4.38 mi
The Grayson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Radnor 4.38 mi
Keep At Manoa Community Church Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 4.39 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic 1 Havertown 4.43 mi
Fairy Tale Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Upper Darby 4.45 mi
The Crefeld School Nonsectarian 7–12 Philadelphia 4.52 mi
Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 4.55 mi
William Penn Charter Mennonite Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.69 mi
B.C.A. And Childcare Center Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.74 mi
The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.8 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Child Guidance Elementary School Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 4.91 mi
Child Guidance Elementary Educational Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 4.91 mi
Jesus Is The Way Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 4.96 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 4.97 mi
Pee Wee Prep Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 4.98 mi
Project Learn School Nonsectarian K–8 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

© 2025 LiveBy. All Rights Reserved.

This report is a detailed community overview for Gladwyne (19035), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 30
  • Average salary of people in this community: $211,416

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 709
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.35
  • Households w/ Children: 44%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 1,193 (79.9%)
  • Rented: 246 (16.5%)
  • Vacant: 55 (3.7%)
  • Total: 1,494

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 3,453
Households: 1,439
Median Age: 55.30

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 0.7%
  • Some High School: 0.3%
  • High School Graduate: 7.0%
  • Some College: 7.8%
  • Associate Degree: 4.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 32.2%
  • Graduate Degree: 47.8%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $205,764

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • One Bedroom: $1,481
  • Two Bedroom: $1,692

© 2025 LiveBy. All Rights Reserved.

Contact Information

Schedule an Appointment to See this Home
Request more information
or call me now at 302-234-5264

Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont , (610) 527-6400

The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement. The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
Copyright BRIGHT, All Rights Reserved
Listing data as of 4/24/2025.

56 Crosby Brown Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035-1513

Share on Facebook
Share on X
Pin It
Copy Link
Email It

Broker Compensation

An offer of broker compensation or seller concession is not a guarantee. All compensation offers and concessions are negotiable and subject to written agreement between the parties. Please consult with your real estate agent for more information.