In the late 1700s, when Chestnut Hill was still many country miles outside of Philadelphia, a single-room-deep stone farmhouse was built in a valley where coldwater streams laced the forest floor. More than 200 years later, that simple stone house was seamlessly expanded by architect Peter Zimmerman into the best possible version of a classic Chestnut Hill stone home. Working with the terrain, Zimmerman created additions that blend organically into this most picturesque of settings. Beyond the immaculate parking courtyard and discreet navy blue main entry door lies a sophisticated, state-of-the-art residence. Beautifully designed for entertaining and daily living, the interior is a masterclass in color and pattern, infused with natural light and fresh energy unlike any other home in this sedate corner of Philadelphia. Interiors flow into outdoor garden “rooms,” each with a completely different feeling. Great care and much thought went into every space, from its reception area to the kitchen to its gathering spaces and private quarters upstairs. The house was completely gutted to incorporate all modern technological conveniences and amenities, including adaptive and remote lighting, temperature and security controls. Interior spaces were modernized and reorganized to accommodate lifestyle and entertaining requirements. This level of planning has resulted in a home that is aesthetically stunning and also easier to maintain and manage. The new site plan, which includes a pool, allows for sweeping views of the upper portion of the property as well as long vistas from nearly all of the interiors. As it flowed hundreds of years ago, the babbling brook is still there, well managed thanks to smart site engineering, flowing into and then out of a renovated springhouse into a large pond at the end of the property. A grass-covered stone walking bridge opens each side of the pond for long strolls around the property, creating the finishing touch to this private world that feels light years away from the city.
Sold for $6,615,000 on 11/22/24
$6,615,000
603 W Hartwell Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19118
5beds
13,241sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
3.77 Acres Lot
$6,424,200 Zestimate®
$500/sqft
$4,090 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 23, 2024 at 02:01am
Listed by:
Franz Rabauer 610-304-8861,
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Jennifer Rinella, RS271347
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Michael Sivel, RS222953L
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2360644

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 6
- Main level bathrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 886
Heating
- Forced Air, Geothermal
Cooling
- Central Air, Geothermal
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Cedar Closet(s), Crown Molding, Curved Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Upgraded Countertops, Wine Storage
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick, Stone, Marble, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Improved
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 13,241
- Total interior livable area: 13,241 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 12,355
- Finished area below ground: 886
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Storage, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 8
- Details: Garage Sqft: 862
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened, Terrace
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Flood Lights, Rain Gutters, Lawn Sprinkler, Stone Retaining Walls, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Balcony
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Heated, Private
- Fencing: Wood,Aluminum
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 3.77 Acres
- Dimensions: 844.00 x 258.00
- Features: Additional Lot(s), Front Yard, Landscaped, Wooded, Pond, Rear Yard, Sloped, Stream/Creek
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 092178500
- Zoning: RSD1
- Zoning description: Singe Family Residence
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Manor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
- Major remodel year: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Exterior Cameras, Motion Detectors, Security System, Fire Sprinkler System
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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