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Philadelphia, PA, 19118 • Chestnut Hill • Philadelphia County
$444/sqft
Down payment assistance available
6Beds
6Baths
8,550Sqft
1.4 acLot
1909Built
Scenic Views
Panoramic · Trees/Woods
Colonial Style
Built 1909 · 117 years of history
Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill
Outdoor Living
Patio · Porch · Terrace · Roof Deck
6 Fireplaces
Cozy heat source
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Private Pool
Salt Water · Heated · Private
2-Car Garage
Storage · Garage Faces Front · Oversized · Private · Detached · Driveway
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Single Family · Built 1909 · Historic
Elevated above Saint Martin's Lane, this 1909 Chestnut Hill estate on 1.3 acres blends classic historic architecture and contemporary living in a location that stands out above the rest. The 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath main residence features a sun-drenched, expanded kitchen with skylights, a wall of glass and French doors leading to a bluestone patio, ideal for entertaining. A spacious living room with a fireplace and built-ins and a dining room with pocket doors offer elegant living spaces. There is a beautiful solarium addition off the living room perfect for gym or study. The primary suite offers a fireplace, balcony, and spa-like bath. Two additional spacious bedrooms sit on the second level accompanied by a beautifully tiled hall bath. The third floor offers three bedrooms, including one with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams plus two full baths. The Little House with two car garage was constructed in 1922 for the original owner, Helen P. Seabrease, to right size into. The 1,925 sq ft little brick home has been completely restored from top to bottom and provides a great room with fire place and a wall of French doors that overlook the gorgeous lap pool with sophisticated hardscaping. The one-of-a-kind Little House is storied to have been a refuge for two US Presidents who visited as overnight guests and offers a full kitchen, two bedrooms, a changing room with half bath, plus a beautifully remodeled full bath. The award-winning gardens are sprinkled with native plantings and an abundance of rare specimen trees. Invisible in plain sight, this location is simply incredible. Situated in the heart of Chestnut Hill, the property is within a short hop to the village, the endless foot paths of the Wissahickon Valley and all of the social resources available in the area, including schools, regional rail to Center City and beyond. The property is in impeccable condition and comes equipped with six zone heating and air conditioning for ease of living. This exceptional estate home offers unparalleled convenience and timeless elegance. Come, make 8219 Saint Martins yours.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights classic historic architecture, lap pool, and bluestone patio as key attractions of this home.
Based on current rates
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $3,036,000 loan
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13 rooms detailed
Primary Bedroom
UpperBedroom2
UpperBedroom3
UpperBedroom4
UpperBedroom5
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2 schools rated nearby
Philadelphia, PA, 19118
4 events
23 years of records
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Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia County
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