42 West Bells Mill Road
$2,495,000
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4
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5,175
5,175
$482
Description
Welcome to “The Firs,” an iconic 1922 George Howe masterpiece on Bells Mill Road in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. This beautiful Norman manor sits on 2.7 acres abutting Fairmount Park and Wissahickon creek. Howe, a world-renowned architect and Chestnut Hill resident, studied at L’Ecole Des Beaux Arts in Paris and designed this house as a smaller, more functional replica of his own home “High Hollow” above it on Hampton Road. A cobblestone-paved courtyard removes you from the hustle and...Welcome to “The Firs,” an iconic 1922 George Howe masterpiece on Bells Mill Road in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. This beautiful Norman manor sits on 2.7 acres abutting Fairmount Park and Wissahickon creek. Howe, a world-renowned architect and Chestnut Hill resident, studied at L’Ecole Des Beaux Arts in Paris and designed this house as a smaller, more functional replica of his own home “High Hollow” above it on Hampton Road. A cobblestone-paved courtyard removes you from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The house revels in a light-filled southwestern exposure, and in addition to offering an incredibly functional floor plan, you’ll find a stable, a two-car garage with studio apartment, fabulous patio, rustic springhouse and gorgeous landscaping as far as the eye can see. On the first floor, you’ll find a lovely living room and dining room, each with floor to ceiling windows and gas fireplaces, a study, a wonderful kitchen with granite island, countertops and kitchen table and a kitchen garden and first floor powder room. Downstairs you’ll find a gym with sauna, a workbench and mudroom. The second floor boasts a primary bedroom suite with floor to ceiling windows and a stunning bathroom, along with three other bedrooms/studies and two full baths. The third floor offers three additional bedrooms and one full bath. Exquisite Yellin iron work on the staircase connects all the floors. The property is fenced for privacy with direct entry into Fairmount Park for access to trails and the Wissahickon. Come see for yourself, why inside and out, “The Firs” is a treasured Chestnut Hill gem.
- Listed by Ellen Hass • Kurfiss Sotheby's International RealtyP: (215)-870-8484 ellen@kurfiss.com
Property Details for 42 West Bells Mill Road
Tax ID Number
092237300
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleNormandy
Levels/Stories4
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 10/17/2024 11:11 AM
Property Details for 42 West Bells Mill Road
Status | Active |
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MLS # | PAPH2400306 |
Days on Market | 85 |
Taxes | $32,265 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
Year Built | 1922 |
Lot Size | 2.70 AC / 117,612 SF |
County | Philadelphia County |
Building Information for 42 West Bells Mill Road
Stories4Year Built1922Building Size-Lot Size2.70 AC / 117,612 SF
Property Information for 42 West Bells Mill Road
Property History for 42 West Bells Mill Road
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Public Records for 42 West Bells Mill Road
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Tax Record2024$33,850 ($2,821 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt5,290 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,290 SqFtStories3Lot Size108,900 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1919ZoningRSD1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-2-2373-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 42 West Bells Mill Road
This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
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Public - | K to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
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Public - | 9 to 12 |
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Jenks John S School PublicK to 8 | ||
Roxborough High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Lankenau High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Saul W B Agricultural School Public9 to 12 |
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