1952 CANTERBURY RD, Abington, PA 19001

• 5 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 4,328 sqft

Property Description

New press in: Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Business Journal, Zillow Gone Wild & upcoming Dwell story. Here’s your chance to own “Tall Trees,” a rare & stunning home offering serenity & privacy in the sought-after Baederwood neighborhood in the A-rated Abington School District. Built in 1938 for the Laird & Schober Shoes family, the Christian Louboutin of their time. Laird & Schober Shoes was founded in Philadelphia in 1870 & became internationally renowned for crafting luxurious women's & children's footwear, winning the Grand Prize at the 1900 Paris Exposition. This beautifully updated home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, a 3-car garage, an 8-car driveway, 3 working stone fireplaces, a foyer w/ a handcrafted staircase, a dramatic great room w/ soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, expansive walls of glass, a fireplace & Juliet balcony, office/den, dining room, cook's kitchen w/ island & original butler's pantry, front & rear staircases, a finished lower level w/ a family/game/exercise room plus laundry, storage & workshop, & an above-garage Au Pair/In-Law Suite, home office or art studio w/ a kitchenette, 1/2 bath & private entrance. The outdoor living is equally impressive, featuring a heated in-ground Gunite saltwater pool w/ stone waterfalls, slide & spa, surrounded by travertine decking, an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, fire pit, covered porch, multiple patios w/ outdoor flat-screen TVs, trampoline, swing set, playhouse, basketball hoop, & a professionally landscaped, private, level & fenced yard. This home seamlessly blends preserved period craftsmanship w/ modern amenities for today's lifestyle. From the moment you enter, the defining architectural details reveal themselves: original hardwood floors, exceptional millwork & moldings, stile & rail paneled walls, soaring ceilings, handcrafted staircases & banisters, carved woodwork, leaded-glass casement windows & doors, stained-glass wood doors, crystal doorknobs, original sconces & light fixtures, & beautiful stonework. Nearly every room enjoys views of the surrounding gardens & mature landscaping. The exterior is equally exceptional. Travertine, bluestone & EP Henry patios, walls & walkways create a series of outdoor living spaces designed to engage w/ the landscape from nearly every angle. Updates include the entire interior & exterior having just been professionally painted, an updated kitchen & baths, windows, doors, garage doors & openers, roof, HVAC, high-efficiency Weil-McLain gas heater, Bryant high-velocity central air, Bradford White gas water heater, 200+ amp electric w/ multiple panels, hardwired house backup generator plug-in, light fixtures, ceiling fans, pool, spa, patios, walls, walkways, driveway, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, fire pit, landscape lighting, flower-bed irrigation, aluminum & wood fencing & gates, plus low-maintenance landscaping, trees, flowers & plantings. The finished lower level, w/ its own fireplace & TV, is perfect for kids, pets, a Peloton, Pilates, games, hobbies or a rec room. The pool, spa & outdoor entertaining areas are perfect for family gatherings, entertaining, BBQ, & special occasions. The home offers abundant natural light & storage, tremendous indoor & outdoor living space, timeless character & an unmistakable sense of warmth. Walk to Abington HS & MS directly across the street, w/ Highland & Copper Beech Elementary schools just blocks away. Also within walking distance are Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Honeygrow, Shake Shack, Starbucks, Wawa, CVS, PNC Bank, PetSmart, Jules Thin Crust, the Noble SEPTA Regional Rail Station w/ service to Center City, Suburban Station, 30th St. Station & Philadelphia Airport, plus Baederwood Park, J. Boyd Coates Park & Briar Bush Nature Center. Minutes away are Jefferson Abington Hospital, Pennypack Park, Target, Abington Art Center, Abington Friends & Arcadia U. Enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, cafés, parks, trails, golf, tennis, pickleball & country clubs.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

July 11, 2026

Data Last Updated:

July 29, 2026 at 2:16AM

Listing Office:

Compass Pennsylvania, LLC : 2674358015

Listing Agent:

Tim Owen : 2672821136

MLS ID:

PAMC2186660

Interior

• General: Additional StairwayBathroom - Tub ShowerBathroom - Walk-In ShowerBreakfast AreaBuilt-InsButlers PantryCeiling Fan(s)Dining AreaExposed BeamsFloor Plan - OpenKitchen - GourmetKitchen - IslandRecessed LightingWood FloorsWine StorageUpgraded CountertopsStain/Lead Glass
• Appliances: Built-In MicrowaveDishwasherDisposalDryer - Front LoadingEnergy Efficient AppliancesOven/Range - ElectricRefrigeratorStainless Steel AppliancesWasher - Front LoadingWaterHeater
• Basement: DrainDrainage systemFully finishedFullHeatedImprovedInterior accessSpace for roomsSump pumpWater proofing systemWindowsWorkshop
• Flooring: HardwoodSolid hardwoodCeramic tileCarpet
• A/C: Central A/CEnergy Star Cooling SystemProgrammable ThermostatZoned
• Heating: Energy Star Heating SystemSteamProgrammable ThermostatNatural Gas
• Fireplace: Fireplace - Glass DoorsScreenStoneWoodFireplaceFireplaces: 3
• Disability Feature: None
• Eco/Green Feature: AppliancesFireplace wood stoveHome energy managementHvacLightingPool spa equipment

Exterior

• General: BBQ GrillChimney Cap(s)Extensive HardscapeExterior LightingPlay AreaPlay EquipmentSidewalksStone Retaining WallsAbove GradeBelow Grade
• Style: Tudor
• Other Structures: TerracePorchPatio
• Pool: FencedFilteredGuniteHeatedIn groundPool spa comboSaltwater
• Parking: Asphalt Driveway

Construction

• Roofing: TilePitched
• Windows: Bay bowCasementDouble hungDouble pane windowsEnergy efficientLow eScreens
• General: Stone2

Location

• Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
• School District: ABINGTON
• County: MONTGOMERY-PA

Lot

• Zoning: RESIDENTIAL30-00-06300-006
• View: Garden/LawnCourtyardTrees/Woods
• Fencing: FullyAluminumPrivacySplit RailWood

Utilities

• Utilities: 200 amp serviceVolts 220Circuit breakers
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: BRIGHT_MAIN
• Exclusions: Personal Property.