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8847 NORWOOD AVE Philadelphia, PA 19118
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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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Bought with Amanda J. Saunders • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill