1957 Stone and Glass Home 

Designed by Norwegian architect Schell Ingeburtsen, of the renowned Vincent Kling Architectural Firm, this totally unique home is a rarity on the Main Line and is a stunning and masterful architectural statement on a beautiful hillside setting. 

STYLE:  Mid Century Modern   AGE:  50+ yrs. Old

EXTERIOR:  Stone, Glass, Wood, Stucco     LOT SIZE:  1 acre

BEDROOMS/BATHS:  4/3.1   HEATING/COOLING: Oil HW/CA

GARAGE:  Large 2+car carport  WATER/SEWER:  Public

POOL:  Beautiful hillside in-ground pool TAXES:  $7,597 
 

EXTERIOR: A wooded hillside setting provides the perfect framework for this dramatic home, nestled among professionally designed gardens, stone walls, terraces and stone walkways.  The stone and glass architecture blends harmoniously with its natural environment in such a beautiful way that the structure becomes one with nature.  A flagstone walkway surrounded by perennial gardens, a lovely stone wall and covered front porch welcome visitors. 

FIRST FLOOR: The Foyer is between levels, and provides an intriguing glimpse through the open staircase into the entertaining rooms of the main floor.  Tucked beneath the staircase is a lighted water feature with river rocks and bubbling fountain.  Several mirrored double closets provide ample storage in the foyer and in the lower hallway. Upon entering the home, one is overcome by the dramatic and striking beauty of this structure.  From the soaring height of the Living Room to the walls of windows to the gorgeous stone wall, this home is like none other. Stepping down to the Living Room (18’10”x18’5”), one’s eyes travel from the dramatically high ceiling (21’8”) to the beautiful bamboo floors, and then to the lovely free standing fireplace, set on a rounded and raised flagstone hearth in the center of the room.  One entire two story wall is stone, while the opposite wall is entirely glass.  Behind the fireplace is a curved bamboo wall that separates the Living Room from the Study (18’10”x10’11”), accented by a curved desk and built-in cabinets that were designed especially for this space.  Doors open from the study onto a walled brick terrace and deck that extends the length of the Living Room.  Graced with an open floor plan, the Living Room is completely open to the Dining Room (18’3”x10’11”) that offers a stone wall, brick floor, and glass wall with door to a covered porch.  Moving from the Dining Room into the open Kitchen/Family Room, the quality and character of this design are again evident.  The spacious Kitchen (18’3”X13’5”) features tile floor, granite counters, double stainless sink with disposal, medium cherry cabinets, 6 burner DCS gas range, Asko dishwasher, and Sub-Zero stainless refrigerator while  the Family Room (25’5”x17’7”), completely open to the Kitchen, is an inviting room highlighted by a stone wall and wall of glass with doors to a covered porch.  A Powder Room and laundry facility open from the Family Room, as well as a first floor Bedroom (10’2”x9’9”) with full bath, and sliding doors to a secluded and walled terrace. 

SECOND FLOOR:  The open staircase leads to the second floor balcony that runs the length of this level and overlooks the Living Room.  The dramatic Master Bedroom (21’3”x13’2”) has a beautiful fieldstone wall, vaulted ceiling (height 11’3”), wall of mirrored closets, many windows overlooking the gardens and a door opening to a 2^ndfloor exterior balcony that leads to the pool. Also in the Master Suite is a dressing room (8’5”x6’8”) with three closets and a future Master Bath (12’x8’10”) that is a blank canvas, ready for your dream bath!  The Hall Bath has been totally renovated with granite counter, double sinks, large shower with seamless glass enclosure, custom mirrored wall, cathedral ceiling and skylight.  The second Bedroom (14’2”x13’2”) has many windows and a very large open closet, while the third Bedroom (15’x10’7”) offers a fieldstone wall, a mirrored wall of closets, and doors to the deck and pool. 

THE GARDENS:  This multi-level 4000 sq. ft home was designed to enjoy nature from every room, and each room (except 2^ndbedroom) opens directly to the outside where there is an additional 2000 sq. ft. of living space.  Professionally installed landscape lighting illuminates the driveway, flower beds and mature trees encircling the property, while numerous flagstone terraces and patios provide ample seclusion and privacy.  The newly restored pool is terraced above a massive Pennsylvania fieldstone retaining wall and enjoys complete privacy by natural screening. 

INCLUSIONS:  All pool equipment; washer & dryer.  Certain items in the property are negotiable, notably the painting in the Dining Room by the architect, signed and dated, and the reproduction Calder mobile. 

EXCLUSIONS:  Microwave; stereo in MBR; fireplace equipment. 

The renovation and restoration of this special home has been on-going since 1999 and is almost complete.  However, several projects remain to be done and will not be completed by the sellers.  In recognition of this, the home is being offered in “as is” condition.  Attached is an extensive list of the renovations to the home since that time. 
 
 
 

Bebe and Rob Forster

Weichert Realtors, 111 N. Wayne Avenue, Wayne

610-687-4400/610-283-2415/610-420-6187

www.theforstergroup.com 
 
 
 
 

RENOVATIONS AND RESTORATION WORK 

**Substantial professional landscaping improvements made to the grounds and    

    surrounding beds.

**Professionally installed landscape lighting system along drive, trees and beds, pool,

    house.

**New exterior lighting in front loggia.

**Replaced all closet doors with mirrored doors, except in one bedroom where door

    was removed.

**New brushed stainless locks/knobs/hardware throughout.

**Water feature installed beneath entry staircase with reflecting mirrored wall, fountain, 

    planter, and river jack bed.

**Completely rebuilt and restored the two story Great Room; installed steel beams

    that extend from base of stone wall to outside deck and connect to newly installed

   steel beams that support the glass wall and roof.  Pennsylvania fieldstone wall was

    restored and completely new glass curtain wall framed in mill finish aluminum was

    installed.

**New bamboo hardwood floor installed in Great Room.

**New Anderson sliding door topped by new custom Anderson windows leading to

    lower Terrace.

**Exterior of Great Room wall newly resurfaced with stucco/dryvit finish and new

    mill finish aluminum gutter.

**Restored spacious lower terrace surrounded by a massive mixed Pennsylvania

    Fieldstone wall and three illuminated beds.

**New cantilevered trex walkway/porch with newly forger railing to match existing

    railings throughout the house.

**Freshly painted raised Dining Room with plexi-backlit stairs, full length sliders,

    new Pohlson hanging fixture, and fieldstone wall.

**Renovated Powder Room with new Kohler Toilet, sink, Hansgrohe/Phillip Starck

    faucet, granite counter, Artimede lighting fixtures, and custom mirrored wall.

**Completely renovated Kitchen with new drywall, new granite counters, new DCS

    Commercial stainless steel 6 burner gas cooktop & oven, new Asko dishwasher, new

    Franke stainless steel double sink with Moen faucet, new disposal, Sub-Zero 550

    Stainless steel refrigerator and new cherry cantilevered shelves.

**Flagstone terrace leads to rear garden with new granite bench, granite fountain &

    ornaments.

**New Anderson sliding doors at every entrance.

**Renovated guest bathroom on 1^st floor.

**New stepping stone staircase leading to pool area.

**20’x40’ pool renovated with newly restored interior fiberglass interior, new main

    drain, new pump and Sta-Rite filter, new automatic chlorinator, and new Sta-Rite

    natural gas heater.

**Replaced 2^ndfloor exterior walkway with new trex decking.

**New Anderson sliding door and some replacement Certainteed windows in MBR.

**New Anderson sliding door in girl’s bedroom.

**Complete renovation of hall Bath with new Kohler sinks, Hansgrohe/Phillipe Starck    faucets, shower fixtures and accessories, granite counter, custom mirrored wall, Artimede   lighting fixture, new tile shower with marble accents and seamless glass shower  enclosure.

**Basement houses new Bradford White electric hot water heater, recent Amana Central

    Air, commercial grade oil burner, new chimney liner, and new automatic sump pump.