42 W Bells Mill Rd, PHILADELPHIA, PA

$2,495,000

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7

Beds

Baths

5,175

Square feet

2.70

Acres

About 42 W Bells Mill Rd

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 of 42 W Bells Mill Rd

MLS® # PAPH2400306
Price $2,495,000
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 4.50
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 5,175
Acres 2.70
Year Built 1922
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached
Style Normandy
Status Active

Community Information

Address 42 W Bells Mill Rd
Area 19118
Subdivision CHESTNUT HILL
City PHILADELPHIA
County PHILADELPHIA-PA
State PA
Municipality PHILADELPHIA
Zip Code 19118

Amenities

Amenities Soaking Tub, Crown Molding, Formal/Separate Dining Room
# of Garages 2
Garages Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Is Waterfront No

Interior

Interior Features Floor Plan-Traditional
Appliances Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven-Double, Refrigerator, Washer
Heating 90% Forced Air, Hot Water
Cooling Central A/C
Has Basement Yes
Basement Daylight, Partial, Connecting Stairway, Workshop
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 2
Fireplaces Gas/Propane
# of Stories 4
Stories 4

Exterior

Exterior Stone
Exterior Features Exterior Lighting, Lawn Sprinkler, Balcony, Patio, Terrace
Roof Slate
Foundation Stone

School Information

District THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Additional Information

Date Listed October 10th, 2024
Days on Market 56
Zoning RSD1
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

OfficeKurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Contact Info(215) 298-9415

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