“Stirling” is a unique, hospitable, and remarkable mansion with amazing architectural elements and a fascinating history.
Theophilus P. Chandler, a Philadelphia architect, created the original structure in 1892 for entrepreneur James Hervey Sternbergh and his family. After more than a century in the Sternbergh family’s possession, the property was sold and turned into an inn/bed & breakfast. While keeping the original historic elements and spirit of a large home, the property has been restored with a modern slate roof, improved power, a fire suppression system, and central air. The appendix that is included contains a description and a list of the room sizes. Additionally, the property has a carriage house that has been transformed into six guest apartments.Both the main house and the carriage house are situated on a 1.62-acre plot of ground with mature specimen trees.
The property also includes the 2.48-acre neighboring lot (1130 Centre Ave), which has a large lawn with a forested backdrop in a park-like setting, an inground pool, a koi pond, and a pool cabana. Additionally, the property is easily accessible by car or plane to New York City and Philadelphia. Despite the photographs’ ability to capture the magnificence of the gardens and interior, this is unquestionably a “must experience in person” property.
