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42 W Bells Mill Rd

42 W Bells Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118

$2,550,000
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.

7
beds

5
baths

5,175 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

2.7 Acres lot

Ellen Hass

Ellen Hass

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms7
  • Total bathrooms5
  • full bathrooms4
  • half bathroom1
  • Flooring Carpet, Wood
  • Fireplace Gas
  • APPLIANCES Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Double Oven, Washer
  • other interior Features Kitchen Island

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Living Area5,175 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area2.7 Acres
  • MLS® IDPAPH2400306
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1922
  • Neighborhood19118, Philadelphia
  • Architecture StylesNormandy
  • School DistrictTHE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Exterior

  • STORIES4
  • Garage Space2.0
  • water SourcePublic
  • roofSlate
  • parkingGarage Door Opener, Detached
  • HEAT TYPEForced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • AIR CONDITIONINGCentral Air
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • other exterior FeaturesBalcony

Financial

  • Sales Price$2,550,000
  • Real Estate Tax $32,265/yr

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Email

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Address

8431 Germantown Ave Philadelphia PA 19118

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