Presenting 437 W Chestnut Hill Avenue, an exceptional oasis surrounded by the lush greenery of Fairmount Park, just blocks from the vibrant shopping and dining along The Avenue. Designed by Arthur Brockie in 1903, this significant and unique property exemplifies a fine Chestnut Hill estate, while attentively updated and upgraded for modern living. Upon walking through the stately front doors to the entrance hall with fireplace, you’ll notice the gorgeous hardwood floors, crown molding, Mercer tiles, leaded glass windows and other original architectural details. The formal living room with fireplace offers a sunlit nook of windows overlooking the rear grounds, while the sunroom provides a cozy space with 3 walls of windows. Sit by the fireplace and read your favorite novel in the paneled study. The large, formal dining room with coffered walls and original molding offers two sets of doors to the kitchen. The bright and open kitchen features a large marble center island, commercial range, Sub-Zero refrigerator and sunlit breakfast area with terracotta tile floor. Step through the kitchen to the relaxing family room with custom built-ins, office and mudroom with pantry and full bathroom. Upstairs, the primary suite offers dual bathrooms as well as oversized closets, one of which is a large walk-in closet with dressing room. Multiple additional bedroom suites as well as the laundry room complete the second floor. The third floor offers extra living space with bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a bonus room currently used as a home gym. The grounds of this fine estate are truly gorgeous, with an expansive terrace overlooking mature landscaping, perennial plantings, large pool and separate, updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath carriage house and garage. 437 W Chestnut Hill Ave is in an exceptional location just steps from the trails and recreation of Fairmount Park, a few blocks from the shopping along Germantown Avenue, 2 blocks from the train station, and easy access to major roads.
Sold for $2,975,000 on 06/09/23
$2,975,000
437 W Chestnut Hill Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
7beds
9,780sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
2.87 Acres Lot
$3,550,900 Zestimate®
$304/sqft
$6,883 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 25, 2023 at 09:03pm
Listed by:
Michael Sivel 215-247-3750,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill,
Listing Team: The Sivel Group, Co-Listing Team: The Sivel Group,Co-Listing Agent: Jennifer A Rinella 215-287-7650,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Bought with:
Sarah West, RS333680
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2113994

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Self Cleaning Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven/Range - Gas, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Tile/Brick, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Stain/Lead Glass
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Marble, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,780
- Total interior livable area: 9,780 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 9,780
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Terrace, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Awning(s)
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
Lot
- Size: 2.87 Acres
- Dimensions: 250.00 x 500.00
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 092227400
- Zoning: RSD1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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