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603 W HARTWELL LANE, Philadelphia, PA 19118
$8,495,000 Asking Price
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5
beds
11
baths
13,241
sqft
Built in
1929
In the late 1700s, when Chestnut Hill was still many country miles outside of Philadelphia, a single-room-deep stone farmhouse was built in a valley where coldwater streams laced the forest floor. More than 200 years later, that simple stone house was seamlessly expanded by architect Peter Zimmerman into the best possible version of a classic Chestnut Hill stone home. Working with the terrain, Zimmerman created additions that blend organically into this most picturesque of settings. Beyond the immaculate parking courtyard and discreet navy blue main entry door lies a sophisticated, state-of-the-art residence. Beautifully designed for entertaining and daily living, the interior is a masterclass in color and pattern, infused with natural light and fresh energy unlike any other home in this sedate corner of Philadelphia. Interiors flow into outdoor garden “rooms,” each with a completely different feeling. Great care and much thought went into every space, from its reception area to the kitchen to its gathering spaces and private quarters upstairs. The house was completely gutted to incorporate all modern technological conveniences and amenities, including adaptive and remote lighting, temperature and security controls. Interior spaces were modernized and reorganized to accommodate lifestyle and entertaining requirements. This level of planning has resulted in a home that is aesthetically stunning and also easier to maintain and manage. The new site plan, which includes a pool, allows for sweeping views of the upper portion of the property as well as long vistas from nearly all of the interiors. As it flowed hundreds of years ago, the babbling brook is still there, well managed thanks to smart site engineering, flowing into and then out of a renovated springhouse into a large pond at the end of the property. A grass-covered stone walking bridge opens each side of the pond for long strolls around the property, creating the finishing touch to this private world that feels light years away from the city.
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- 2nd Kitchen,Additional Stairway,Cedar Closet(s),Crown Moldings,Curved Staircase,Family Room Off Kitchen,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Eat-In,Kitchen - Gourmet,Kitchen - Island,Recessed Lighting,Sound System,Sprinkler System,Upgraded Countertops,Wine Storage,Wood Floors,Window Treatments
- Rooms:
- Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Sitting Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Family Room,Library,Foyer,Breakfast Room,Bedroom 1,Exercise Room,In-Law/auPair/Suite,Laundry,Mud Room,Office,Recreation Room,Media Room,Half Bath
- Appliances:
- Built-In Microwave,Built-In Range,Commercial Range,Dishwasher,Dryer,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,Freezer,Icemaker,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer
- Laundry:
- Upper Floor
- Basement:
- Full,Improved
- Flooring:
- Wood,Tile/Brick,Stone,Marble,Hardwood,Carpet
- A/C:
- Central A/C
- Heating:
- Y, Forced Air, Geo-thermal
- Fireplace:
- Gas/Propane, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 4
- Disability Feature:
- None
Exterior
- General:
- Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Flood Lights,Gutter System,Lawn Sprinkler,Outbuilding(s),Stone Retaining Walls,Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Above Grade,Below Grade
- Style:
- Traditional,Manor
- Pool:
- In Ground,Heated Pool
Construction
- Roofing:
- Tile
- General:
- Stone, 2
Location
- Originating MLS:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
- School District:
- PHILADELPHIA CITY
- County:
- PHILADELPHIA
Lot
- Zoning:
- RSD1, 092178500
- View:
- Garden/Lawn,Pond
- Fencing:
- Wood,Aluminum
- Current Use:
- C38
Utilities
- Utilities:
- Cable TV,Natural Gas Available,Phone, 200+ Amp Service
- Water:
- Public
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
Financial
- Source:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
- Exclusions:
- Dining Room Draperies
This listing courtesy of:
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, Franz J Rabauer
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About Philadelphia, PA
Housing
- Number of Units
- 705,993
- Median Home Value
- $212,331
- Median Rent
- $993
47.83% of housing units are renter occupied.
9.77% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
-
48.32%
- Public Transportation
-
19.12%
- Walk to Work
-
6.40%
- Work from Home
-
23.29%
- Other
-
1.20%
The median travel time to work is 28 minutes.
People
- Population
- 1,564,304
- Median Age
- 36.10
- Median Household Size
- 2.55
Education
- High School
-
31.51%
- Associate’s Degree
-
5.70%
- Bachelor’s Degree
-
18.90%
- Graduate Degree
-
14.16%
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