Property
Beds
6
Full Baths
3
1/2 Baths
2
Year Built
1885
Sq.Footage
5,990
This landmark Queen Anne Victorian stone residence was built in 1885 by Henry Houston and designed by G.W. & W.D. Hewitt with an addition commissioned by Mr Houston in 1911 and designed by prominent architects of the period Duhring,Okie & Ziegler. Fine details of the era include high ceilings, wood floors, exquisite millwork, crown moldings, built-ins and throughout you will find nine intricate wood carved mantels with either tile or brick surrounds. Situated in one of Chestnut Hill's most premier locations, this distinctive property offers a circular driveway and a beautifully refurbished two-story open front porch, From the spacious entrance hall with powder room and coat closet, you enter into the spectacular light-filled great room that offers two seating areas, built-ins,a wood burning fireplace, large windows plus French doors that offer access to the magnificent grounds. There is a formal dining room, butler's pantry and a spacious updated gourmet kitchen with quartz counter top,stainless steel appliances, center island with granite counter, cook top stove plus counter seating, double ovens and lots of additional space for a large table. The adjacent mud room offers built-in custom cabinets, laundry room, powder room and two exits to the outside. On the upper floors you will find the master bedroom suite with remodeled master bathroom and sitting room/dressing room. There are five more generous sized bedrooms, two additional new hall bathrooms, an upstairs family room with access to the porch, a second laundry room and a spacious study/play room. The outside space is amazing! The grounds include a flagstone terrace, wood decking, Armond Aquatech Pool, hot tub, stone wall with wood burning fireplace and beautifully landscaped grounds. Updates & improvements galore include new HVAC (2015), upgraded 400 amp electric, newer septic system, two new hall bathrooms (2016), updated kitchen (2017), freshly painted interior (2017) and many technology updates including IC Realtime 8 Channel DVR w/8 cameras and a Ruckus Zone Director & 5 Wireless Access Points including outdoors. (A complete list of Improvements is part of the Seller's Disclosure. See FloorPlanOnline for room measurements) This beauty is truly a perfect blend of a bygone era with the most modern amenities. Superior Top-of-the-Hill location! Just a short walk to the quaint shops, many restaurants, the local train lines and the hiking trails of the Wissahickon.
Features & Amenities
Interior
-
Other Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
-
Total Bedrooms
6
-
Bathrooms
3
Area & Lot
-
Lot Features
Front Yard
-
Lot Size(acres)
0.63
-
Property Type
Residential
-
Architectural Style
Victorian
Exterior
-
Garage
No
-
Construction Materials
Stone
Financial
-
Sales Price
$1,645,000
-
Tax Amount
13481.0
Schedule a Showing
Showing scheduled successfully.
Mortgage calculator
Estimate your monthly mortgage payment, including the principal and interest, property taxes, and HOA. Adjust the values to generate a more accurate rate.
Your payment
Principal and Interest:
$
Property taxes:
$
HOA dues:
$
Total loan payment:
$
Total interest amount:
$
Location
County
PHILADELPHIA
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Listing Courtesy of Dorothy L Storm , BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
RealHub Information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, and it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. RealHub website owner shall not be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless.

Owner, President, Investment Property Advisor
TheresaKehler
Call Theresa today to schedule a private showing.

* Listings on this website come from the FMLS IDX Compilation and may be held by brokerage firms other than the owner of this website. The listing brokerage is identified in any listing details. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. If you believe any FMLS listing contains material that infringes your copyrighted work please click here to review our DMCA policy and learn how to submit a takedown request.© 2024 FMLS.

Be the First to Know About New Listings!
Let us tell you when new listings hit the market matching your search. By creating a FREE account you can:
-
Get New Listing Alerts by Email
We will notify you when new listings hit the market that match your search criteria. Be the first to know of new listings!
-
Save searches
Save your favorite searches with specific areas, property types, price ranges and features.
-
Save Your Favorite Listings
Save an unlimited number of listings on our site for easy access when you come back. You can also email all of your saved listings at one time.