A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal.
A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has been listed for sale for $2.15 million.
The property’s roots reach back to the American Revolution and one of the Philadelphia region’s most consequential founding families. This makes it one of the more remarkable homes to come to market in the region in recent memory.
A Home Built in the Shadow of the Revolution
The main home, built in 1775, sits on 2.12 acres and spans nearly 5,700 square feet with seven bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. Towering white columns, 24-inch-thick walls, and original 10-foot-wide floorboards speak to the craftsmanship of a bygone era…