8828 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Stately Chestnut Hill home tastefully restored to preserve its historic heritage and provide every modern amenity and luxury. Built in 1850, this bright and beautiful house features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a powder room. Enter through the original wood door to a large entry hall with 10’ ceilings trimmed in crown molding, grand staircase, and classic architectural details and woodwork. To your left, the parlor room has been transformed into a stylish living room and eat-in kitchen with Fisher Paykel/Miele appliances, new cabinets, range alcove, 10’ island, and 2 fireplaces. Off the kitchen is a flagstone patio surrounded by mature perennial plantings where you will spend the summer eating al fresco and bathing in the fabulous, heated pool with spa jets. French doors lead from the kitchen to the dining room with mirrored bar. At the back of the house is a spacious pantry with custom millwork and laundry/mud room leading to the garage and driveway for 5+ cars. The second floor features a dreamy and private primary suite. Enter through the large dressing room with custom closets, stone topped island, and fireplace. The spa-like primary bathroom is tiled in Carrara marble with glass shower, restored clawfoot tub, toilet room, secondary washer/dryer, and Restoration Hardware double marble washstand, lights, medicine and bath cabinets. The primary bedroom at the back of the house has a vaulted ceiling and windows on three sides overlooking the leafy grounds. Also on the second floor is a large bedroom with a luxurious en suite bathroom featuring Ann Sacks and Waterworks tile, Restoration Hardware vanity, and high-end fixtures. Third floor has 3 bedrooms and a large bathroom with Ann Sacks and Waterworks tile, Restoration Hardware vanity, and restored original clawfoot tub. New wiring, plumbing, and dual zone air conditioning system. Fully serviced and updated Buderus high efficiency boiler. The house has been newly painted inside and out and the wood floors refinished. New main roof. New pool filter, pump, and heater. Original wood windows have been restored and work in tandem with triple-paned replacement windows. The property is fully fenced with 2 side yards and a covered porch. This magnificent home is located at the top of the hill, is walkable to everything, and convenient to Center City, major highways, and the suburbs. Come have a look – the property is move in ready and will take your breath away!