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Carriage House

8847 NORWOOD AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA , PA 19118

MLS#: PAPH726510

$1,795,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: PAPH726510
Listing provided by: BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 2 years ago
On site: 6 years ago
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CHESTNUT HILL - Residential

Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1867

Sq.Footage

4,726

"Hollowood," a miniature estate in Chestnut Hill, is a picture from a storybook. Wonderful collection of three lovingly restored 19th century out-buildings nestled on a breathtaking 3 acre hillside riven by a whispering brook. Enchanting gardens with a delightful combination of manicure and naturalism provide an incredible setting for open-air entertaining. Main residence is a carefully restored carriage house with custom woodwork crafted to match the period of the original details. Total square footage of main residence is 2,538 sq. ft. Main level features a large living space with fireplace, balcony, exposed beams, and wide plank floors, as well as library, dining room with exquisite built-ins, kitchen, and powder room. The upper level offers the master suite with 2 Juliet balconies overlooking the gardens, 2 full baths and an additional versatile living space. The lower level bedroom has an en suite bath and glass doors leading to a stone terrace and fountain. Spacious second residence, featuring library with skylights, kitchenette, bedroom and 1 baths, offers space for guests or opportunity for passive income. Total square footage of the second house is 2,070 sq. ft.Greenhouse studio with reflecting pond & wood stove is perfect for an afternoon retreat or warming up between sledding runs. Eleven flagstone and brick terraces dotting the landscape provide ideal lookout points from which to enjoy the magic of "Hollowood." This peaceful retreat is within walking distance to the village of Chestnut Hill and offers quick and easy access Center City Philadelphia and New York via rail.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    4726.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Electric, Forced Air

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Stone

  • Parking

    Oversized, Attached

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Sloped, Wooded

  • Lot Size(acres)

    3.0

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Carriage House

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,795,000

  • Tax Amount

    10500.0

  • Sq. Footage

    4, 726

  • Price/SqFt

    $379

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Stone

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Septic Tank

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"Hollowood," a miniature estate in Chestnut Hill, is a picture from a storybook. Wonderful collection of three lovingly restored 19th century out-buildings nestled on a breathtaking 3 acre hillside riven by a whispering brook. Enchanting gardens with a delightful combination of manicure and naturalism provide an incredible setting for open-air entertaining. Main residence is a carefully restored carriage house with custom woodwork crafted to match the period of the original details. Total square footage of main residence is 2,538 sq. ft. Main level features a large living space with fireplace, balcony, exposed beams, and wide plank floors, as well as library, dining room with exquisite built-ins, kitchen, and powder room. The upper level offers the master suite with 2 Juliet balconies overlooking the gardens, 2 full baths and an additional versatile living space. The lower level bedroom has an en suite bath and glass doors leading to a stone terrace and fountain. Spacious second residence, featuring library with skylights, kitchenette, bedroom and 1 baths, offers space for guests or opportunity for passive income. Total square footage of the second house is 2,070 sq. ft.Greenhouse studio with reflecting pond & wood stove is perfect for an afternoon retreat or warming up between sledding runs. Eleven flagstone and brick terraces dotting the landscape provide ideal lookout points from which to enjoy the magic of "Hollowood." This peaceful retreat is within walking distance to the village of Chestnut Hill and offers quick and easy access Center City Philadelphia and New York via rail.

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