This property offers AMAZING VALUE!!While the address says Germantown Ave. the location says serene park like idyllic!A gardener's delight! With specimen plantings and lush foliage this totally charming property listed on Philadelphia's Registry of Historic Places is one of Chestnut Hill's earliest residences. Built in 1855 this Italianate farmhouse boasts among its many features: a mahogany-floored front porch tiled vestibule and classic center hall entrance beautiful random width pine floors living room with solid oak paneling and marble fireplace dining room with attractive bay windows updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a family room/library located off the kitchen that sports a wrought iron balcony overlooking a spectacular brick patio and amazing grounds. Large windows offer natural lighting and garden or forest views from all rooms. It is no less than fitting that a property that borders the Morris Arboretum should have one of the loveliest gardens in the area not to mention a private gate to the Arboretum. Upstairs on the second and third floors there are five spacious bedrooms a study/den laundry and two updated baths while down on the lower level there is a handsome tiled mud room and a garden room that will be the envy of any gardener. Top this off with central air and a two-car garage. Finally the park beckons. It is a ten-minute walk or a three minute bike ride to Forbidden Drive the Northwestern stables and Bruno's restaurant across from the Wissahickon Creek and just 1 mile to the other restaurants and shops of Chestnut Hill.Come and view this special place.
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