Philadelphia luxury: Million-dollar homes in the City of Brotherly Love

This home in Gwynedd Valley sits along the banks of Trewellyn Creek in the outskirts of Philadelphia. (Courtesy Tom Grimes)

Known for its rich history, from the Liberty Bell to Independence Hall, Philadelphia has luxury homes both in and out of town that reach to near 8-figure sums.

The City of Brotherly Love features mansions with acres of land available, and plenty of house to go along with it.

Here’s what it’s like to live in the lap of luxury in Philly, courtesy of Compass Real Estate:

This home in Gwynedd Valley sits along the banks of Trewellyn Creek in the outskirts of Philadelphia. (Courtesy Tom Grimes)

$4,850,000

5 bedroom

6 bathroom

2 half bathrooms

12,278 sq. feet

About an hour north of downtown, this Gwynedd Valley home is on 5.7 acres of land, according to Compass listing agent Linda Gedney.

This home in Gwynedd Valley sits along the banks of Trewellyn Creek in the outskirts of Philadelphia. (Courtesy John Badalamenti)

Gedney calls it “a European-influenced design by renowned architect Rene Hoffman.”

This home in Gwynedd Valley sits along the banks of Trewellyn Creek in the outskirts of Philadelphia. (Courtesy John Badalamenti)

Also included: a private theatre.

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This mansion was built in 1910 by a well-known Philadelphia banker for his daughter. (Courtesy Herb Englesberg)

$4,900,000

8 bedroom

6 bathroom

3 half bathrooms

18,800+ sq. feet

One hour west of downtown, this home was originally constructed in 1910.

This mansion was built in 1910 by a well-known Philadelphia banker for his daughter. (Courtesy Herb Englesberg)

According to listing agent Lavinia Smerconish, it was built by well-known Philadelphia banker Theodore M. Cramp for his daughter Mrs. Henry Vaux.

This mansion was built in 1910 by a well-known Philadelphia banker for his daughter. (Courtesy Herb Englesberg)

“Originally set on 20 rolling acres,” Smerconish explains it now sits on more than three acres, which includes a koi pond.

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This home, built in 1939, sits on more than 5 acres in Gladwyne, Pa. (Courtesy Herb Englesberg)

$4,950,000

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 half bathrooms

12,000 + sq. feet

Little over 30 minutes from downtown Philadelphia, this classic East Coast-style home is set on nearly 6 acres of land.

This home, built in 1939, sits on more than 5 acres in Gladwyne, Pa. (Courtesy Herb Englesberg)

Smerconish said it’s been remolded since it was built in 1939, “sensitively carried out to complement the elegant original details of the house.”

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This townhouse in downtown Philly is described as the perfect mix of SoHo and Society Hill (Courtesy Herb Engelsberg)

$5,888,888

5 bedroom

5 bathroom

3 half bathrooms

7,700 + sq. feet

This downtown townhouse is described by Compass listing agent Jordan Wiener as “SoHo meets Society Hill.”

This townhouse in downtown Philly is described as the perfect mix of SoHo and Society Hill (Courtesy Herb Engelsberg)

It also includes an automated movie theater has custom lighting and a wet bar.

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Known as "Georgian Manor," this property was built on Philadelphia's Mainline in 1930. (Courtesy Jack Zigon)

$6,999,000

8 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

2 half bathrooms

18,600 + sq. feet

Known as “Georgian Manor” located under an hour away from town in Villanova, Smerconish explains this property is “an example of the important residences that were constructed on Philadephlia’s Mainline in the late 1800s to early 1900s.”

Known as "Georgian Manor," this property was built on Philadelphia's Mainline in 1930. (Courtesy Jack Zigon)

Built in 1930, the stone mansion stands among gardens and a greenhouse.

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Westbourne Woods sits on more than 8 acres of land in the Philadelphia, Pa. suburbs (Courtesy Herb Engelsberg)

$9,150,000

6 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

4 half bathrooms

14,700 + sq. feet

This castle is about 30 minutes from downtown, and around the corner from Rolling Hill Park and the famed Philadelphia Country Club.

Known as “Westbourne Woods,” Smerconish said it is the “product of a marriage between the Main Line's premier architect and most acclaimed high-end builder.”

If the 8 acres this property sits on isn’t enough, an additional lot with 6.5 more is avail too.