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Carriage House

8860 TOWANDA STREET

PHILADELPHIA , PA 19118

MLS#: 1002433682

$1,295,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: 1002433682
Listing provided by: BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 2 years ago
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CHESTNUT HILL - Residential

Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

5

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1902

Sq.Footage

6,562

A perfect country retreat! Hidden down a long driveway, this lovely carriage house has spectacular views of the Wissahickon Valley and Fairmount Park. Originally this carriage house was part of a large estate, which was built in 1902 and sub?divided in the early 1960s. Completely renovated in the Arts and Crafts style, the floor plan is open and spacious with views in every direction. The general condition and theme of the house has been enhanced with special artistic touches, including beautiful wood, leaded glass cabinets and decorative doors. Enter the home into the Great Room and open Kitchen with glass doors leading to a private outdoor deck. The Living Room has a large stone fireplace and glass doors to the outdoor deck as well. The Den has built?in bookshelves with an adjacent full bath with natural stone walls. On the lower walk out level, there are two bedrooms and two full baths with doors to a large flagstone patio. On the second floor the Master Suite includes a sitting room, an office, a master bedroom and two separate full bathrooms. The grounds are wooded and beautifully landscaped. Steps lead from the side of the house to a large in ground pool, a flagstone patio, and a pool house with fireplace. Walk to the train and the shops of Chestnut Hill, only minutes away. This is truly a one of a kind property.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    5

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    6562.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Hot Water, Radiant

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Wood Siding, Stone, Shingle Siding

  • Parking

    Detached

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Deck, Patio

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    In Ground

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    1.4

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Carriage House

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,295,000

  • Tax Amount

    16753.0

  • Sq. Footage

    6, 562

  • Price/SqFt

    $197

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Stone

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Septic Tank

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A perfect country retreat! Hidden down a long driveway, this lovely carriage house has spectacular views of the Wissahickon Valley and Fairmount Park. Originally this carriage house was part of a large estate, which was built in 1902 and sub?divided in the early 1960s. Completely renovated in the Arts and Crafts style, the floor plan is open and spacious with views in every direction. The general condition and theme of the house has been enhanced with special artistic touches, including beautiful wood, leaded glass cabinets and decorative doors. Enter the home into the Great Room and open Kitchen with glass doors leading to a private outdoor deck. The Living Room has a large stone fireplace and glass doors to the outdoor deck as well. The Den has built?in bookshelves with an adjacent full bath with natural stone walls. On the lower walk out level, there are two bedrooms and two full baths with doors to a large flagstone patio. On the second floor the Master Suite includes a sitting room, an office, a master bedroom and two separate full bathrooms. The grounds are wooded and beautifully landscaped. Steps lead from the side of the house to a large in ground pool, a flagstone patio, and a pool house with fireplace. Walk to the train and the shops of Chestnut Hill, only minutes away. This is truly a one of a kind property.

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