The Minshall–Green House: Historic 1742 Estate in Media, PA

Source: Circa Old Houses

Welcome to The Minshall–Green House at 106 Mulberry Lane! Situated on part of an original 1682 William Penn land grant in Media, Pennsylvania, this distinguished 1742 solid masonry residence offers centuries of history combined with modern updates in the coveted Bowling Green neighborhood.

🏠 Property Overview & Quick Details

Spanning 3,698 square feet on a level 0.6-acre lot, this home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, three wood-burning fireplaces, a 2008 chef’s kitchen, a covered wishing well, a walled courtyard garden, and a converted garage office space.

✨ Main Floor Living, Chef’s Kitchen & Courtyard

The main level features an expansive living room centered around a corner wood-burning fireplace, original hardwood floors, a four-season sunroom, and a formal dining room with arched built-in China cabinetry. The updated chef’s kitchen boasts stained maple inset cabinetry, soapstone counters, an AGA dual-fuel 6-burner range, Bosch dishwasher, and a central island with a wrought iron pot rack chandelier.

Outside the kitchen, a flagstone patio opens to a walled courtyard garden with a small pond and an original covered wishing well adjoining the converted office space.

🛏️ Upper Level Suites & Expansive 3rd Floor

The second floor hosts a primary suite with a dedicated dressing room, en-suite bath, and a private wood-burning fireplace, alongside two additional guest bedrooms and a hall bath. The third floor features a fourth bedroom/office and an impressive fifth bedroom highlighting exposed stone walls, vaulted ceilings with rafter ties, a walk-in closet, and a full bath.

Recent updates include a new cedar shingle roof installed in 2009 and enhanced insulation throughout.

📍 Desirable Bowling Green Location in Media, PA

Located in Nether Providence Township within the Wallingford Swarthmore School District, this residence is walking distance to downtown Media’s local shops, dining, Media Theatre, and Trader Joe’s, with quick access to the Philadelphia International Airport.

For complete listing details, additional photo galleries, and inquiry information, visit the original property page at Circa Old Houses.

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