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Key Details
Sold Price $6,615,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 13,241 sqft
Price per Sqft $499
Subdivision Chestnut Hill
MLS Listing ID PAPH2360644
Sold Date 11/22/24
Style Traditional,Manor
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 6
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 12,355
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1929
Annual Tax Amount $59,421
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 3.767 Acres
Acres 3.77
Lot Dimensions 844.00 x 258.00
Property Description
In the late 1700s, when Chestnut Hill was still many country miles outside of Philadelphia, a single-room-deep stone farmhouse was built in a valley where coldwater streams laced the forest floor. More than 200 years later, that simple stone house was seamlessly expanded by architect Peter Zimmerman into the best possible version of a classic Chestnut Hill stone home. Working with the terrain, Zimmerman created additions that blend organically into this most picturesque of settings. Beyond the immaculate parking courtyard and discreet navy blue main entry door lies a sophisticated, state-of-the-art residence. Beautifully designed for entertaining and daily living, the interior is a masterclass in color and pattern, infused with natural light and fresh energy unlike any other home in this sedate corner of Philadelphia. Interiors flow into outdoor garden “rooms,” each with a completely different feeling. Great care and much thought went into every space, from its reception area to the kitchen to its gathering spaces and private quarters upstairs. The house was completely gutted to incorporate all modern technological conveniences and amenities, including adaptive and remote lighting, temperature and security controls. Interior spaces were modernized and reorganized to accommodate lifestyle and entertaining requirements. This level of planning has resulted in a home that is aesthetically stunning and also easier to maintain and manage. The new site plan, which includes a pool, allows for sweeping views of the upper portion of the property as well as long vistas from nearly all of the interiors. As it flowed hundreds of years ago, the babbling brook is still there, well managed thanks to smart site engineering, flowing into and then out of a renovated springhouse into a large pond at the end of the property. A grass-covered stone walking bridge opens each side of the pond for long strolls around the property, creating the finishing touch to this private world that feels light years away from the city.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19118 (19118)
Zoning RSD1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Exercise Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Media Room, Half Bath
Basement Full, Improved
Interior
Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Cedar Closet(s), Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Sprinkler System, Upgraded Countertops, Wine Storage, Wood Floors, Window Treatments
Hot Water Other
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Tile/Brick, Stone, Marble, Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Heat Source Geo-thermal
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balconies- Multiple, Patio(s), Screened, Terrace
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized, Additional Storage Area
Garage Spaces 10.0
Fence Wood, Aluminum
Pool In Ground, Heated
Utilities Available Cable TV, Natural Gas Available, Phone
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn, Pond
Roof Type Tile
Accessibility None
Porch Balconies- Multiple, Patio(s), Screened, Terrace
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 10
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Additional Lot(s), Front Yard, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Pond, Rear Yard, Sloping, Stream/Creek
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional, Manor
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 092178500
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Exterior Cameras,Motion Detectors,Security System
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Description No Pet Restrictions
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Bought with Jennifer A Rinella • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
"Simone's passion for real estate and her love for "The DMV" are a perfect match. She has made it her mission to help local residents sell their homes quickly and at the best possible prices. Equally, she takes immense pride in assisting homebuyers in finding their perfect piece of paradise in DC, Maryland and Virginia. "