2860 PAPER MILL RD, Bryn Athyn, PA 19006 listing details

Richard Neutra's Pitcairn House, a very private, hidden masterpiece, is the quintessential house in the woods. Seclusion, marvelous design, comfortable living surrounded by acres of wildlife and nature, yet close to Philadelphia. The superbly designed, beautifully built & maintained 6,303 sq. ft. house completed in 1962 is set on 10.1 conserved acres in turn surrounded by an 812-acre conservancy, the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust. Follow a long driveway to the top of a ravine overlooking the Pennypack Creek and groves of oak, beech, maple and poplar to the site chosen by Neutra in 1959. From every vantage point trees, birds, wildlife, season and weather changes can be enjoyed through floor to ceiling, double pane, thermal windows connecting the indoors with nature outside. A spectacular, cantilevered entrance staircase hovers over a swim-in-place indoor pool and invites the visitor to a 26' x 22' living room with stone fireplace and library beyond with views through windows on all sides. Under the deck reached from living room are triangular trusses that anchor the house to bedrock. The sloped roof that runs the length of the house is supported by triangular trusses set at regular intervals between the windows. The ends of the trusses extend outside to create overhangs for the deck and terrace. A very private Master Suite in its own wing has floor to ceiling windows and a renovated bathroom with Jacuzzi tub. The professionally designed chef's kitchen with two working islands has a Sub-Zero refrigerator, gas range, double ovens, maple cabinets, granite counter tops and a desk. The kitchen overlooks eating area set along a wall of windows. A professional video editing and screening room with a sound-proof recording studio is located on the lower level. Guest room with floor to ceiling windows has Jacuzzi tub in bathroom. A separate wing has 3 bedrooms and renovated bathroom that open into large family room. Separate 1-bedroom apartment (518 sq.ft.) with private entrance at end of family wing. Courtyard, created by stone wall of Master Suite and glass walls of Living Room & family room, looks into woods beyond. Sophisticated mechanical systems. Attached 2-car garage plus a detached studio/garage down the driveway. 40 minutes to Center City Philadelphia and 1.5 hours to Lincoln Tunnel. Northeast Philadelphia Airport, 15 minutes away, used by private jets and smaller aircraft.