Historic Summit Street! Built c 1856 just 2 yrs after Germantown, of which Chestnut Hill was part, was incorporated into the city of Philadelphia, this 6+ bdrm, 4-1/2 ba grand Italian palazzo style residence was originally rough cast brick. Remodeled in 1897 adding the 2-sty library wing & in 1937 adding garage & Colonial doorway from a Virginia mansion, it now has a Federal demeanor. There is a beautiful center hall w/turned staircase; elegant formal living room/fp; libr w/fp,shelves,drs to patio; dining room opens to large game room; butler's pantry & EIK/fp; lndry, partial bath. Three bedrms (1 w/fp),3 ba, den on 2nd. Four bedrms and 2 ba(1 is non-functioning)on 3rd. Fine moldings define 11 ft ceilings, wood floors t/o(some original pine), stone terrace & large flat fenced yard with mature trees(one a glorious oak), shrubs. Elevator to 2nd flr. Just a walk to 2 commuter trains, shops, restaurants,library & all Hill attractions. A rare find.
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