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Key Details
Sold Price $1,760,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,663 sqft
Price per Sqft $310
Subdivision Mt Airy (West)
MLS Listing ID PAPH928480
Sold Date 10/30/20
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,663
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1916
Annual Tax Amount $17,633
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 0.913 Acres
Acres 0.91
Lot Dimensions 157.95 x 251.82
Property Description
Welcome to 'Cogshill' -- A truly exceptional property on the Chestnut Hill/West Mount Airy border. Walled and gated this is a very private and gorgeous oasis in a premier location. Steeped in history, this stately 5 BR/3.5 BA mini-estate was built in 1915 for the notable artist, Jessie Willcox Smith, on a one-acre parcel of land that she purchased from George Woodward. She subsequently commissioned renowned Philadelphia church and residential architect, Edmund Gilchrist, to design her house. The heart of 601 Saint Georges Road is a stucco-on-stone house with attached bluestone and brick garden courtyard, front patio, and back terrace. These provide vantage points to the recently hardscaped and landscaped property of extraordinary trees, shrubbery and plantings. The completely private Roman End built-in pool is set among new gardens of hydrangeas, crape myrtle, azaleas and evergreen trees. Enter into the foyer to a grand mahogany stairwell leading up to a balcony library and a gorgeous 2-story beamed ceiling. All 5 bedrooms, one with a fireplace, are on the second floor. These rooms can easily be transitioned for other uses as well. 3 full bathrooms and a screened porch are part of the second floor as well. Superb classic woodworking throughout the house including mantels, sills, doors, beams, staircases, trim and cabinetry. The main floor living room and plant-filled garden room is memorable as you also see the back terraces and side yard garden through multiple sets of French Doors. The classic country kitchen is well-designed with stainless steel appliances and porcelain farm sink; the dining room and Butlers pantry perfectly placed for entertaining. Finally, the spectacular artist's studio, replete with 12' ceilings, grand fireplace and mantel, ceiling-to-floor cabinetry, amazing acoustics and garden views is perhaps the most dramatic room. This historically rich home, known originally as 'Cogshill', is meant for those who want all the seasons of the year to be filled with grand color, beauty, refinement, and an inspired quality of life both inside and out. New septic system is being installed. Easy access to the train, Center City, major highways and the suburbs. Truly exceptional.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19119 (19119)
Zoning RSD1
Rooms
Basement Other
Interior
Hot Water Other
Heating Central
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Garage Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Accessibility Other
Parking Type Detached Garage
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Story 3
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 092132600
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Special Listing Condition Standard
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