42 W Bells Mill Road Philadelphia, PA 19118
Listing Courtesy of: BRIGHT IDX / Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

  42 W Bells Mill Road Philadelphia, PA 19118

Active (56 Days)
$2,495,000
7
BED
5
BATH
5,175
SQFT

Description

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.

MLS #:
PAPH2400306
Taxes
$32,265(2024)
Lot Size
2.7 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1922
Style
Normandy
School District
The School District of Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia County

Listed By

Ellen Hass, Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Source
BRIGHT IDX
Last checked Dec 4 2024 at 9:23 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Washer
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven - Double
  • Microwave
  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Cooktop
  • Kitchen - Island
  • Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Crown Moldings
  • Bathroom - Soaking Tub
Subdivision
  • Chestnut Hill
Property Features
  • Below Grade
  • Above Grade
  • Fireplace: Gas/Propane
  • Foundation: Stone
Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Water
  • 90% Forced Air
  • Central A/C
Basement Information
  • Workshop
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Partial
  • Daylight
Flooring
  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Partially Carpeted
Exterior Features
  • Stone
  • Roof: Slate
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
Stories
  • 4
Living Area
  • 5,175 sqft
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