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42 W BELLS MILL ROAD, Philadelphia, PA 19118
$2,495,000 Asking Price
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7
beds
5
baths
5,175
sqft
Built in
1922
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
- General:
- Bathroom - Soaking Tub,Crown Moldings,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Island
- Appliances:
- Cooktop,Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Oven - Double,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry:
- Upper Floor
- Basement:
- Daylight, Partial,Connecting Stairway,Workshop
- Flooring:
- Partially Carpeted,Stone,Wood
- A/C:
- Central A/C
- Heating:
- Y, 90% Forced Air,Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Fireplace:
- Gas/Propane, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2
- Disability Feature:
- None
Exterior
- General:
- Exterior Lighting,Lawn Sprinkler, Above Grade,Below Grade
- Style:
- Normandy
Construction
- Roofing:
- Slate
- General:
- Stone, 4
Location
- Originating MLS:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
- School District:
- THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- County:
- PHILADELPHIA
Lot
- Zoning:
- RSD1, 092237300
- Current Use:
- C48
Utilities
- Utilities:
- 200+ Amp Service
- Water:
- Public
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
Financial
- Source:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
This listing courtesy of:
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, Ellen Hass
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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%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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