Grace Kelly’s childhood home is up for sale in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia home where Oscar-winning actress Grace Kelly grew up and accepted a marriage proposal from Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1955 is on the market.

Philly.com reports (http://bit.ly/29gqYxy ) the six-bedroom, 2.5-story Colonial in the city’s East Falls section was listed last week for an initial asking price of $1 million.

The home was built in 1935 by Kelly’s father, John B. Kelly. He was a three-time Olympic gold medal-winning rower in the 1920s and later a prominent businessman active in Philadelphia politics. A sign posted outside designates the structure as a Pennsylvania historical landmark.

The estate sits on a 0.69-acre (0.279-hectare) parcel that features gardens and a private backyard. Inside, the home boasts a formal paneled dining room, finished basement and a barroom, among other amenities.

___

This story has been corrected to show the parcel is 0.279 hectares, not 27.9 hectares.

___

Information from: Philly.com, http://www.philly.com/

Copyright © 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.

Federal News Network Logo
Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.

Sign up