A rare find! Welcome to this sophisticated Queen Anne stone house meticulously updated and expanded by the current owner. Enter through the covered front porch to the interior vestibule leading into the large entry hall with a dramatic three-story open staircase. The first floor includes a cozy living room with built in bookcases and fireplace, large light-filled dining room with bay window and fireplace, powder room, butler’s pantry with wine refrigerator and recently renovated chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, soapstone counters and custom cabinetry with a second set of stairs leading to the second floor. The eat in kitchen opens to a spectacular family room addition with exceptional millwork including built in entertainment center, desk and benches with an exposed ribbon jointed Wissahickon shist stone wall. In 2021, the owner was awarded a Preservation Recognition Award by the Chestnut Hill Conservancy for the care they took in building this addition. The second floor includes a primary bedroom with built ins and en suite bath, second bedroom with fireplace and an office that leads to a large balcony with wood decking built over the family room addition. A second full hall bath and multiple hall closets complete the second floor. The third floor includes three additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. Refinished hardwood floors, custom replacement windows throughout with deep window sills and high ceilings. Updated systems include central air conditioning, electrical (wiring and buried power and data cables to house and garage - 400 Amp to house and 200 Amp to garage for EVs), roof with new eaves and copper gutters, septic system, water main and a refurbished cistern to collect roof water that can be connected to supply an irrigation system to the property. Detached two car stone garage with Belgian block driveway accessing the cross street of Newton Street. Pennsylvania bluestone patio and walkways and a large flat yard to enjoy year round. Short walk to the heart of Chestnut Hill shopping, restaurants and transportation. This is a extraordinary property that exemplifies what makes Chestnut Hill a special place to call home.
A rare find! Welcome to this sophisticated Queen Anne stone house meticulously updated and expanded by the current owner. Enter through the covered front porch to the interior vestibule leading into the large entry hall with a dramatic three-story open staircase. The first floor includes a cozy living room with built in bookcases and fireplace, large light-filled dining room with bay window and fireplace, powder room, butler’s pantry with wine refrigerator and recently renovated chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, soapstone counters and custom cabinetry with a second set of stairs leading to the second floor. The eat in kitchen opens to a spectacular family room addition with exceptional millwork including built in entertainment center, desk and benches with an exposed ribbon jointed Wissahickon shist stone wall. In 2021, the owner was awarded a Preservation Recognition Award by the Chestnut Hill Conservancy for the care they took in building this addition. The second floor includes a primary bedroom with built ins and en suite bath, second bedroom with fireplace and an office that leads to a large balcony with wood decking built over the family room addition. A second full hall bath and multiple hall closets complete the second floor. The third floor includes three additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. Refinished hardwood floors, custom replacement windows throughout with deep window sills and high ceilings. Updated systems include central air conditioning, electrical (wiring and buried power and data cables to house and garage - 400 Amp to house and 200 Amp to garage for EVs), roof with new eaves and copper gutters, septic system, water main and a refurbished cistern to collect roof water that can be connected to supply an irrigation system to the property. Detached two car stone garage with Belgian block driveway accessing the cross street of Newton Street. Pennsylvania bluestone patio and walkways and a large flat yard to enjoy year round. Short walk to the heart of Chestnut Hill shopping, restaurants and transportation. This is a extraordinary property that exemplifies what makes Chestnut Hill a special place to call home.
Neighborhood
Type
Total Baths
1/2 Baths
County
Philadelphia
Area
19118
Tax Amount
$12,873
Status
Active
Listing #
PAPH2418706
Built
1900
Lot Size
0.38
Listed on site
1 day
Listing Agent Id
121136287905