Philadelphia, PA 19118,8847 NORWOOD AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19118,8847 NORWOOD AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19118,8847 NORWOOD AVE
26
$1,585,000
$1,795,000
11.7%
Est.Price: ?

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3 BD
4 BA
4,726 SqFt

8847 NORWOOD AVE Philadelphia, PA 19118

Est. payment /mo
SOLD DATE : 12/16/2019

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Key Details

Sold Price $1,585,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,726 sqft

Price per Sqft $335

Subdivision Chestnut Hill

MLS Listing ID PAPH726510

Sold Date 12/16/19

Style Carriage House

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 4,726

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1867

Annual Tax Amount $10,500

Tax Year 2020

Lot Size 2.996 Acres

Acres 3.0

Property Description

"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.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19118 (19118)

Zoning RSD1

Direction Southwest

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Library, Bedroom 1, Other

Basement Full, Fully Finished

Interior

Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Stove - Wood, Family Room Off Kitchen, Laundry Chute

Hot Water Electric

Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplace Y

Window Features Bay/Bow

Heat Source Electric

Laundry Lower Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony

Parking Features Oversized

Garage Spaces 5.0

Utilities Available Electric Available

Water Access N

Roof Type Metal

Accessibility None

Porch Balcony

Attached Garage 2

Total Parking Spaces 5

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Open, Trees/Wooded, Sloping

Story 3+

Foundation Stone

Sewer On Site Septic

Water Public

Architectural Style Carriage House

Level or Stories 3+

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure Type Cathedral Ceilings

New Construction N

Schools

School District The School District Of Philadelphia

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 091220910,091220925

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Horse Property N

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Bright MLS (BMLS)
Listed by Patrick J Gallagher • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Bought with Amanda J. Saunders • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill

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