3 estates that live up to their excellent names
People have a weird predilection toward naming inanimate things. And as with boats, horses and blizzards, those names can be pretty ridiculous. When it comes to estates, we're not even sure some of the words have meaning. To wit: Mansion Name Generator (seen here), which spits out estate titles like Sommerworth Chateau, Peace Blossom Estate and our personal favorite, Mudwood Residence.
Below are a series of estates in the Delaware Valley where the properties live up to their high-minded monikers.
South Fields Estate
6208 Sheaff Lane, Fort Washington, PA 19034
$4,649,000
Beds: 6
Baths: 5 full, 4 partial
What's in a name? Built in the 1920s, South Fields was designed by noted Philadelphia architect G. Edwin Brumbaugh. It's the perfect name for an estate with vista views, lovely gardens, and quite literal rolling fields. The bluestone terrace is the perfect place to keep an eye on the pool as well as the views. The wine cellar isn't bad, either.
Vaux Hall at Fatland Estate
1248 Pawlings Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
$6,999,000
Beds: 7
Baths: 7 full, 4 partial
What's in a name? When your home looks like it could double as the White House and was built by John Haviland (oh, you know, architect of the Atwater Kent, Eastern State Penitentiary and restorer to Independence Hall), you bet your estate better have a crazy name like this. The Fatland Estate was built in 1776 (yup) and is so fabulous it practically defies description.
Stony Lawn
810 Mount Moro Road, Villanova, PA 19085
$2,890,000
Beds: 7
Baths: 5 full, 2 partial
What's in a name? Built in 1930 under the design talents of Durham and Irvine, Stony Lawn is set on almost three acres enriched by centennial trees. Stone fireplaces adorn the inside of this home and the stone terrace outback features enough seating for 10, plus a pool and paddleball court.
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