Pennsylvania’s $1.4M Butterfly House Hopes To Fly Away With a Buyer for the First Time in 56 Years

The enchanting Butterfly House at 1 Porter Lane in Rose Valley, PA, has winged its way onto the market for $1,450,000.

Aptly named for the symmetrically angled “wings” flanking its center, the house was originally built in 1912 by Pennsylvania architect William Price.

Owned by generations of one family, this is the first time in 56 years the eye-catching abode has hit the market. The seven-bedroom dwelling was last purchased in the late 1960s.

Although some modern updates have been made (including the installation of central air conditioning), many of the house’s historic details remain intact.

From the grand curving staircase in the front hall and the original casement windows across each of the main front rooms to an original, 111-year-old wrought-iron gate, the home has remained true to its roots.

A highlight of the 3,500-square-foot home is its abundant outdoor access from nearly every floor. A door off of the butler’s pantry leads to a private terrace. And the den opens to the rear porch, while one of the third-floor bedrooms has a small porch with garden views.

The grounds feature paths, a greenhouse, and a front patio with a pergola and wisteria vines.

“The garden has been toured and showcased many, many times by professionals in the community,” says listing agent Brian Stetler.

And the place is in good company: All five of the homes on this private cul-de-sac date back to the early 1900s and have been meticulously maintained.

Despite the 1-acre lot’s secluded feeling, the Butterfly House is actually quite centrally located within Rose Valley.

“It’s within walking distance to Hedgerow Theater,” Stetler says. “The property also borders the Rose Valley swimming pool and tennis courts and is only three miles from the center of Media, a nice town filled with shopping and dining.”

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