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42 W Bells Mill Rd
For Sale $2,495,000 ($482.13 per Sq Ft)
$2,495,000 ($482.13 per Sq Ft)
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- 5,175 Sq Ft
- 117,612 Sq Ft
Description
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.
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Amenities
Garage
Pool
Garden
Security System
Internet
Telephone
Heating
Fireplace
Balcony & Patio
TV / Cable
Laundry
Hardwood Floors
Spa
Air Conditioning
Solar Power
Floor Plan
Great Views
Natural Light
Quiet
Water View
Elevator
Guest Unit(s)
Furnished
220 Volt
Property Details
| List Price | $2,495,000 |
| Property Type | Single Family Homes |
| Usable Sqft | 5,175 |
| Number of Stories | 0 stories |
| Parking Spots | 2 spots |
| Year Built | 1922 |
| Last Sold | Unknown |
| Sold Price | Unknown |
| APN # | 092237300 |
| MLS # | PAPH2400306 |
| Property ID | 319715897 |
| Lot Sqft | 117,612 |
| Zoning | RSD1 |
| Days on Market | 85 |
| Original List Price | Unknown |
| Applicances | Cooktop,Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Oven - Double,Refrigerator,Washer% |
| Date Updated | October 17, 2024 |
| Date Created | October 09, 2024 |
Listing Provided By
Ellen Hass an agent of . Lic #RS337398
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