Philadelphia, PA 19118,179 HILLCREST AVE
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Philadelphia, PA 19118,179 HILLCREST AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19118,179 HILLCREST AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19118,179 HILLCREST AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19118,179 HILLCREST AVE

$1,725,000

Est. payment /mo

$1,695,000

1.8%
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179 HILLCREST AVE Philadelphia, PA 19118

4 Beds

5 Baths

6,192 SqFt

SOLD DATE : 07/12/2017

Key Details

Sold Price $1,725,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 6,192 sqft

Price per Sqft $278

Subdivision Chestnut Hill

MLS Listing ID 1003651035

Sold Date 07/12/17

Style Traditional

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 6,192

Originating Board TREND

Year Built 1928

Annual Tax Amount $12,915

Tax Year 2017

Lot Size 2.352 Acres

Acres 2.35

Lot Dimensions 28X486

Property Description

What was old is new again. Superlative site, sophisticated floor plan, exquisite finishes, and impeccable craftsmanship have transformed this magical location, on the edge of the Morris Arboretum, into a modern, jaw-dropping retreat for today's luxury buyer. How can this bucolic setting, with the ultimate in "borrowed" landscapes, be inside a major metropolitan area? Breathtaking views from every window are even more dramatic in winter. Words and pictures do not capture the serenity imbued in these two-plus acres. Arrival to the house is up the winding driveway, to wide bluestone steps, an expansive front landing, and, into a sunlit foyer. A wide central hallway leads you to all the downstairs rooms that layout like the spokes on a wheel. Beautiful, big kitchen straight ahead; family room and dining room, and powder room to your right; the breathtaking living room, with windows and doors on three sides and long views of the arboretum, to your left. In the lower level off the kitchen is wine cellar with brick floor and reclaimed barn wood walls. The second floor houses the library, and four bedrooms and three full baths. The master suite is a refuge of serene colors and sumptuous appointments. The spa-like master bath contains a deep, cast iron soaking tub; a large walk in shower with two glass walls; a separate W.C.; and a large walk-in closet. Take in long views of the Arboretum from a covered balcony accessed through French doors in the bedroom. Two more bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath; and the large fourth bedroom has an en suite bath. The second floor library is bright, comfortable, and relaxing. The house was essentially rebuilt in 2012. Roofs were raised; doorways enlarged; interior walls eliminated; steel beams installed; exterior walls "bumped" out; windows enlarged and replaced; exterior stone walls rebuilt and extended; patios enlarged; all interior surfaces redone; all mechanicals replaced. There are two zones of heating and cooling in the main house, one upstairs, and one down. The detached two-car garage has a sink with running water and cabinetry at the garage level, perfect for gardening. Upstairs is a large open space with front windows overlooking the property and the arboretum; a full bath; and separate HVAC. This space could be an office, an in-law suite, an artist's studio, a nanny suite; and is plenty big to add a kitchen area. Do not hesitate in viewing this exquisite property. It is Chestnut Hill at its finest.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19118 (19118)

Zoning RSD1

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other

Basement Full, Unfinished, Drainage System

Interior

Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Kitchen - Eat-In

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Gas, Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Wood, Fully Carpeted

Fireplaces Type Marble

Equipment Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Fireplace N

Appliance Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Upper Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio(s), Balcony

Garage Spaces 5.0

Utilities Available Cable TV

Water Access N

Roof Type Pitched,Wood

Accessibility None

Porch Patio(s), Balcony

Total Parking Spaces 5

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Irregular, Level, Sloping, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Story 2

Foundation Stone, Brick/Mortar

Sewer On Site Septic

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade, Shed

Structure Type Cathedral Ceilings

New Construction N

Schools

School District The School District Of Philadelphia

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 091143500

Ownership Fee Simple

Security Features Security System

Acceptable Financing Conventional

Listing Terms Conventional

Financing Conventional

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Bright MLS (BMLS)
Listed by Janice Manzi • Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
Bought with Kathleen M Fox • BHHS Fox & Roach - Haverford Sales Office

Kerry O'Hara

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