Philadelphia, PA 19118,31 & 29 W BELLS MILL RD
Philadelphia, PA 19118,31 & 29 W BELLS MILL RD
Philadelphia, PA 19118,31 & 29 W BELLS MILL RD
$1,500,000
Est. payment /mo
$1,695,000
11.5%
Est.Price: ?

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6 Beds
6 Baths
6,702 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 04/08/2024

Key Details

Sold Price $1,500,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 6,702 sqft

Price per Sqft $223

Subdivision Philadelphia (Northwest)

MLS Listing ID PAPH2281676

Sold Date 04/08/24

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 6,702

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1918

Annual Tax Amount $29,869

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 5.136 Acres

Acres 5.14

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’ll 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 ‘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.”
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.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19118 (19118)

Zoning RSD1

Direction West

Rooms

Basement Full

Interior

Interior Features Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Hot Water

Cooling None

Flooring Wood, Solid Hardwood, Partially Carpeted

Fireplaces Number 5

Fireplace Y

Window Features Bay/Bow,Double Hung

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Main Floor

Exterior

Garage Other

Garage Spaces 3.0

Utilities Available Natural Gas Available, Electric Available

Waterfront N

Water Access N

Roof Type Slate

Accessibility None

Parking Type Detached Garage, Driveway

Total Parking Spaces 3

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Partly Wooded, Sloping

Story 2.5

Foundation Stone

Sewer On Site Septic

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 2.5

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District The School District Of Philadelphia

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 092237814

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Estimated

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Financing Cash,Conventional

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Ellen Hass • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Ellen Hass • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

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