Rare opportunity to own this 1958 one level stone and stucco house in great condition on an exceptionally beautiful lot backing on to conservation woods. A low traffic street leads to this quiet tucked away property minutes to everything Chestnut Hill has to offer. This manageable scale house is a comfortable sanctuary in a tranquil setting. There are some mid-century details throughout although the interior is decidedly subtle and understated and doesn't dictate a particular style. Every window has a pleasant view. Two terraces overlook the sloping rear lawn to the woods beyond. The owners have loved living here and it shows in their quality improvements and renovations. Enter in to a living room with gas fireplace, open to dining area where both spaces share a wall of floor to ceiling windows and door to terrace. A family room (now used as a music room) is right off the living room with a large side window and a wide glass door to 2nd terrace. From the dining area enter a well designed galley style kitchen with wood finish cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances including gas range, overhead microwave with exterior venting , dishwasher, wide/deep sink, counter seating area, door to a pleasant laundry room. The hall from dining area has a recessed glass door cabinet, closet, drop stair to attic, and leads to the bedrooms and baths. Hall bath with shower over tub, original sink/tile/lighting/corrugated glass window to laundry room. Two side bedrooms with big windows and double closets, The bright primary bedroom suite has 2 walk-in closets (one connects to laundry room). Large, great looking primary bath with big walk-in shower, double vanity sink with quartz counter, 2 zone radiant tile floor heating, peaked ceiling with ceiling fan and skylights -- a relaxing spa-like retreat. Primary bedroom glass doors lead to a fenced side garden/yard with newer shed -- perfect for flower/vegetable gardening and dogs. The front yard with stone knee wall provides a courtyard-like buffer from the street. The back yard of rolling lawn blends in to beautiful woods providing year round interest. 4 car driveway parking. Walk to train, shopping, restaurants. Close by The Wissahickon, Fairmount Park, major roads out of town and in to center city. 2023-07-18
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