George Washington's Headquarters For Sale In Philly Region

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — George Washington slept here, and so can you.

The hero of the Revolutionary War and our nation's first president stayed in many homes when the war was fought against the British throughout the Philadelphia region.

We all know about Valley Forge. And then there's Summerseat, Washington's historic Morrisville headquarters in December 1776.

Now, another home where Washington stayed has hit the market — in Fort Washington.

Washington's former headquarters, the historic Emlen House, is for sale.

The home, listed by Sotheby's International Realty, is on the block for $3.3 million. It is located on 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue and served as Washington's home base during the 1777 Whitemarsh Encampment.

The real estate company said the home has undergone extensive, masterfully restored renovations by its current owners. The 7,848-square-foot home sits on nearly three acres, backs up to 36 acres of preserved open space, and offers a blend of historical preservation and modern amenities.

Here is the listing:

"Proudly presenting 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, an extraordinary and rare opportunity to own one of the region’s most storied and masterfully restored historic estates. This landmark residence served as General George Washington’s headquarters during the 1777 Whitemarsh encampment, a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War. Beautifully sited on almost three acres of manicured grounds in the heart of Fort Washington, the Emlen House is a stately fieldstone manor originally built in 1717 by the prominent Quaker Emlen family for their “country seat,” better known today as their summer home. Steeped in three centuries of legacy, the home spans almost 8,000 square feet across three levels with 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 2 half baths. The structure’s exterior was built with Camp Hill stone and the limestone for which the area was made famous."