This stunning home was one of the first built for Henry Houston in 1885 by famed architects George and William Hewitt. Perched above a beautiful tree lined street on the west side of Chestnut Hill, it greets you with a gracious wrap around porch. It has a foyer entrance, hardwood floors, two ornamental fireplaces, floor to ceiling windows, and an updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The second floor has a spacious primary bedroom with a renovated en suite bath, and two other bedrooms, laundry, and an additional half bath. The third floor has jack and Jill bedrooms with an updated full bath. There is central air, original and detailed wood work throughout, off street parking for up to four cars, front, side and backyards with a beautiful rose garden. The location can't be beat. The St Martins train station for an easy commute to Center City is a half a block away. The Cricket Club, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, The Wissahickon Skating Club, Pastorious Park, the beautiful Wissahickon Valley of Fairmount Park and the many shops and restaurants of Germantown Avenue are all within easy walking distance. You don't want to miss this one. Make an appointment to see this special home today.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 17' x 13'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 17' x 11'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12' x 11'
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 22' x 11'
- Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 13' x 8'
- Bedroom 1 Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 2 Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 3 Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 4 Level: Upper 2
- Bedroom 5 Level: Upper 2
- Bedroom 1 Features: Attached Bathroom
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central A/C
- Heating Features: Radiant
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 13' x 11'
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 22' x 12'
- Kitchen Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room Dimensions: 16' x 13'
- Living Room Level: Main
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.15
- Lot Size Square Feet: 6400
Garage and Parking
- Off Street Parking: 4
- Parking Features: Off Street
- Parking Total: 4
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
- Senior Community: No
School Information
- School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 13649
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Disclaimer: Standard
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: CHESTNUT HILL
- Postal Code Plus 4: 4035
- Subdivision: CHESTNUT HILL
- Township: PHILADELPHIA
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 2524
- Year Built: 1885
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2524
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Levels: 3
- Property Age: 140
- Levels or Stories: 3
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Total Area Sqft: 2524
- Architectural Style: Victorian