Normandy
42 W BELLS MILL ROAD
PHILADELPHIA , PA 19118
MLS#: PAPH2400306
$2,495,000

Property
Beds
7
Full Baths
4
1/2 Baths
1
Year Built
1922
Sq.Footage
5,175
Welcome to “The Firs,” an iconic 1922 George Howe masterpiece on Bells Mill Road in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. This beautiful Norman manor sits on 2.7 acres abutting Fairmount Park and Wissahickon creek. Howe, a world-renowned architect and Chestnut Hill resident, studied at L’Ecole Des Beaux Arts in Paris and designed this house as a smaller, more functional replica of his own home “High Hollow” above it on Hampton Road. A cobblestone-paved courtyard removes you from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The house revels in a light-filled southwestern exposure, and in addition to offering an incredibly functional floor plan, you’ll find a stable, a two-car garage with studio apartment, fabulous patio, rustic springhouse and gorgeous landscaping as far as the eye can see. On the first floor, you’ll find a lovely living room and dining room, each with floor to ceiling windows and gas fireplaces, a study, a wonderful kitchen with granite island, countertops and kitchen table and a kitchen garden and first floor powder room. Downstairs you’ll find a gym with sauna, a workbench and mudroom. The second floor boasts a primary bedroom suite with floor to ceiling windows and a stunning bathroom, along with three other bedrooms/studies and two full baths. The third floor offers three additional bedrooms and one full bath. Exquisite Yellin iron work on the staircase connects all the floors. The property is fenced for privacy with direct entry into Fairmount Park for access to trails and the Wissahickon. Come see for yourself, why inside and out, “The Firs” is a treasured Chestnut Hill gem.
Features & Amenities
Interior
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Other Interior Features
Kitchen Island, Crown Molding, Soaking Tub
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Total Bedrooms
7
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Bathrooms
4
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1/2 Bathrooms
1
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Above Grade Finished Area
5175.0
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Basement YN
YES
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Cooling YN
YES
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Cooling
Central Air, Gas
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Fireplace YN
YES
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Heating YN
YES
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Heating
Natural Gas, Hot Water, Forced Air
Exterior
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Garage
Yes
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Garage spaces
2
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Construction Materials
Stone
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Other Exterior Features
Balcony, Lighting
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Parking
Garage Door Opener, Garage, Driveway, Detached
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Patio and Porch Features
Patio, Terrace
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Pool
Yes
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Pool Features
None
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Waterfront YN
NO
Area & Lot
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Lot Size(acres)
2.7
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Property Type
Residential
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Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
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Architectural Style
Normandy
Price
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Sales Price
$2,495,000
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Tax Amount
32265.0
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Sq. Footage
5, 175
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Price/SqFt
$482
HOA
-
Association
NO
School District
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Elementary School
N/A
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Middle School
N/A
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High School
N/A
Property Features
-
Foundation Details
Stone
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Senior Community YN
NO
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Sewer
Public Sewer
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PHILADELPHIA
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Listing Courtesy of Ellen Hass , Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
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