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31 & 29 W Bells Mill Road

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
  • $1,695,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 53 Days
  • ID#: PAPH2281676
UPDATED: 49 min ago
$1,695,000
  • 6
    BEDS
  • 5.14
    ACRES
  • 5
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 6,702
    SQFT
  • $253
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1918
County:

School Ratings & Info

Description

Welcome to Sugar Loaf Orchard Estate, nestled in the unique and charming Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia comprised of two recently subdivided lots. The combined property of 29 & 31 W. Bells Mill Road , established in 1918, offers 4.8 acres, a manor house, carriage house, and the remains of both a large greenhouse and ice house, all tucked away in a private setting with access confirmed by a recorded Easement Agreement with Chestnut Hill College, a university offering private security. In its heyday, Sugar Loaf was one of the great Philadelphia estates with the grounds designed by Ellen Shipman (1869-1950), a prominent early 20th Century American landscape architect. The 6700 sqft Main house, designed by Philadelphia architecture firm Martin and Kirkpatrick, has a slate roof, 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, south facing living and dining rooms with fireplaces and bay windows, a side porch, library with fireplace, kitchen and lovely entryway. Upstairs you+GGll find a primary suite with a sleeping porch, 3 more bedrooms with full baths, an au pair or in-law suite with an entrance off the second floor or from the kitchen, and a third floor bedroom, sitting room and bathroom, The carriage house has a 3-car garage and was once split into two apartments and could remain as such or be combined into one home. Mature trees and lush greenery adorn both lots, creating a serene and private atmosphere. The potential for beautifully landscaped gardens and outdoor living spaces is abundant. Whether you are a developer or an end user, all buildings and the grounds require a loving restoration and each has its own character and potential, offering versatility and endless possibilities. Additionally, 29 & 31 w. Bells Mill is in walking distance of Woodmere Art Museum, the Morris Arboretum, the trails of the Wissahickon Valley, Chestnut Hill +G-s main business district with its great shopping and dining, Septa trains, schools, the Pa Turnpike and the Blue Route/ 476. (The tax ids for each lot are: 31 W. Bells Mill - #: 092237814 and 29 W. Bells Mill - 092237812) The premises to be sold in "AS IS, where is, and with all faults condition.+G-Don't miss the chance to own a piece of this wonderful neighborhood. Contact us today to schedule a viewing and explore the endless potential of 29 & 31 W. Bells Mill Road.

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31 & 29 W Bells Mill Road PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118

  • Price: $1,695,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 53 Days
  • Updated: 49 min ago
  • ID#: PAPH2281676
6
Beds
5
Baths
1
½ Baths
5.14
Acres
6,702
SQFT
$253
$/SQFT
1918
Built
Neighborhood:
Philadelphia (Northwest)
County:
Philadelphia
Area:
19118 (19118)
School District:
The School District Of Philadelphia
Property Description
Welcome to Sugar Loaf Orchard Estate, nestled in the unique and charming Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia comprised of two recently subdivided lots. The combined property of 29 & 31 W. Bells Mill Road , established in 1918, offers 4.8 acres, a manor house, carriage house, and the remains of both a large greenhouse and ice house, all tucked away in a private setting with access confirmed by a recorded Easement Agreement with Chestnut Hill College, a university offering private security. In its heyday, Sugar Loaf was one of the great Philadelphia estates with the grounds designed by Ellen Shipman (1869-1950), a prominent early 20th Century American landscape architect. The 6700 sqft Main house, designed by Philadelphia architecture firm Martin and Kirkpatrick, has a slate roof, 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, south facing living and dining rooms with fireplaces and bay windows, a side porch, library with fireplace, kitchen and lovely entryway. Upstairs you+GGll find a primary suite with a sleeping porch, 3 more bedrooms with full baths, an au pair or in-law suite with an entrance off the second floor or from the kitchen, and a third floor bedroom, sitting room and bathroom, The carriage house has a 3-car garage and was once split into two apartments and could remain as such or be combined into one home. Mature trees and lush greenery adorn both lots, creating a serene and private atmosphere. The potential for beautifully landscaped gardens and outdoor living spaces is abundant. Whether you are a developer or an end user, all buildings and the grounds require a loving restoration and each has its own character and potential, offering versatility and endless possibilities. Additionally, 29 & 31 w. Bells Mill is in walking distance of Woodmere Art Museum, the Morris Arboretum, the trails of the Wissahickon Valley, Chestnut Hill +G-s main business district with its great shopping and dining, Septa trains, schools, the Pa Turnpike and the Blue Route/ 476. (The tax ids for each lot are: 31 W. Bells Mill - #: 092237814 and 29 W. Bells Mill - 092237812) The premises to be sold in "AS IS, where is, and with all faults condition.+G-Don't miss the chance to own a piece of this wonderful neighborhood. Contact us today to schedule a viewing and explore the endless potential of 29 & 31 W. Bells Mill Road.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Colonial Construction Materials Stone Direction Faces West Exterior Features Stone Retaining Walls Garage Spaces 3.00 Garage Type Other Garage YN Yes Lot Features Partly WoodedSloping Other Structures Carriage House Parking Types Detached GarageDriveway Pool No Pool Riparian Rights YN No Roof Slate Water Access YN No Water Oriented YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 6702 Basement Full Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 0 Below Grade Unfinished Area 0 Cooling None Exclusions All Exterior Statuary including Griffin StatuesFlower BoxesAnd Art. Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 5 Flooring WoodSolid HardwoodPartially Carpeted Heating Hot Water Heating YN Yes Interior Features Built-InsButlers PantryCrown MoldingsFormal/Separate Dining RoomKitchen - Eat-InPantryWalk-In Closet(S)Wood Floors Laundry Type Main Floor Levels 2.5 Main Level Bedrooms 0 Upper Level1 Bedrooms 4

Property Features

Acceptable Financing CashConventional Accessibility Features None Assessment Year 2023 Association YN No Central Air YN No Condo YN No Cooling Fuel None Cross Street Germantown Electric 200+ Amp Service Federal Flood Zone YN No Foundation Details Stone Heating Fuel Natural Gas Hot Water Natural Gas Lease Considered YN No Municipality Philadelphia Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 802634194112 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Possession 0-30 Days Cd31-60 Days Cd Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer On Site Septic Structure Design Type Detached Tax Annual Amount 29869.00 Tax Assessment Amount 2133800.00 Tax Lot 112 Utilities Natural Gas AvailableElectric Available Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Window Features Bay/BowDouble Hung Zoning Rsd1

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©2023 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold, or are no longer being offered for sale. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or The Peter Knapp Realty Group | Real Broker, LLC. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. Data last updated: 2023-11-28T22:54:03.633.
 
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