For Sale

Description

Step into this distinguished stone twin on a tree-lined block in the heart of Chestnut Hill. The home skillfully blends classic architectural details with thoughtful modern updates. Beautifully landscaped front and rear gardens, filled with perennials, shrubs, and mature trees. The home features classic interior details such as deep window sills, high baseboards, hardwood floors and a beautifully preserved staircase. Walk through the front door to a sun-filled enclosed porch with two closets. Next is the elegant living room with a gas fireplace. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the living room and formal dining room. Off the dining room and leading into the gourmet kitchen is the original butler’s pantry offering abundant storage. The kitchen has tile floors and backsplash, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and brand-new 6-burner gas stove and dishwasher. The original servant’s staircase feeds into the kitchen on one side and a spacious mudroom and pantry flank the other. The mudroom has an exterior door for easy access to driveway, garage and rear “secret” garden. Sellers recently added recessed lighting in kitchen and living room. The second floor has the primary suite with a brand new fully remodeled master bath (2024) and 2 closets. Two additional bedrooms are on this floor along with a hall bath also fully remodeled in 2024. The third floor has the fourth bedroom and a third full bath with the original claw foot tub. There is also a bonus attic space on this floor. The basement is where you will find the laundry with a outside access and plenty of room for storage. Newer water heater (2022), flat roof and James Hardie siding on mudroom (2022) detached garage plus space for 2 cars in the driveway. 5 minute walk to St. Martin’s train station. Around the corner from Pastorius Park, walking distance to Philadelphia Cricket Club, Wissahickon Valley and Valley Green Inn. Near shopping, restaurants and cafes on Germantown Avenue. Freshly painted exterior. All you need to do is move in!