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43 E MERMAID LN Philadelphia, PA 19118
3 Beds
4 Baths
2,374 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $667,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,374 sqft
Price per Sqft $280
Subdivision Chestnut Hill
MLS Listing ID 1003650393
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1857
Annual Tax Amount $4,778
Tax Year 2017
Lot Size 0.279 Acres
Property Description
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a picture perfect Greek Revival and Italianate single circa 1860 that has been meticulously and tastefully updated inside and out with contemporary paint colors and finishes by its landscape designer and graphic designer owners. The gardens that surround the home were professionally designed and planted over the last 30+ years and feature multiple specimen trees, shrubs and perennials for year round color and interest and are accented with pathway and up lighting and also a koi pond. There is a 530 square foot 2 tiered mahogany deck that overlooks the magnificently landscaped grounds. This beautiful 3 bedroom 3 full and one half bath home features a gorgeous two story addition that includes a spacious family room, a sunny master bedroom suite with private bath, generous closet space, office area that could also be a nursery or dressing room, a new mudroom with bench seating and storage plus a first floor powder room and laundry area. The large, light filled family room with cathedral ceiling provides views from multiple windows and access to the stunning deck and gardens via French doors. The original part of home includes a front vestibule, center hall with desk alcove, a charming dining room with original doors, moldings, knobs and hinges, a lovely living room with wood burning fireplace and French doors to the beautiful sunroom that could also be used as a playroom or office. The updated kitchen located off the family room features gas cooking, ceramic tile backsplash, recessed lighting, low voltage under counter lighting, counter with breakfast bar and extra large pantry with desk area. Two additional upstairs bedrooms each have their own baths and large closets. The updated mechanicals include 200 amp electric service and two high efficiency furnace and air conditioning systems that service the old and new sections of the home and the property also includes a large storage shed and off street parking for one car.Convenient to the shops and restaurants of Chestnut Hill, the Saturday Chestnut Hill Farmer's Market and an easy commute to Center City Philadelphia via SEPTA's commuter train lines, this home has all it all!
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19118 (19118)
Zoning RSA3
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Energy Star Heating System, Programmable Thermostat
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Tile/Brick
Fireplaces Number 1
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s)
Fence Other
Utilities Available Cable TV
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched,Metal,Slate
Building
Lot Description Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Cathedral Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
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Bought with Brian L Stetler • BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut