This unique raised ranch with French Provincial influence is located on a tranquil, residential loop street just off of Bethlehem Pike in Chestnut Hill. It was built in 1950 for Carolyn Haywood (an apprentice of Violet Oakley) by W. Pope Barney (who helped design the Philadelphia Art Museum). Carolyn Haywood was a childrens book author, illustrator and muralist and lived there for 40 years. The 14' x 18' studio with Dutch doors, sink, attic storage and fireplace was added for her in the 1960's. The main level has an interesting design: a common living room, dining room and patio and two separate private spaces (one bedroom, bath and studio on one side and two bedrooms, kitchen and bath on the other side). The lower level has an inlaw apartment with a LR/DA, one bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom and laundry. An elevator connects the two levels. There are lots of closets and a pull down stairway to the attic. Tucked away on a .67 acre lot amongst mature trees, the views are verdant and nature abounds. The house needs a buyer with vision who can repair and update it to today's standards. Other features: oversized two car garage with opener, lots of light and large windows, three patios, mudroom at back entry, three fireplaces, hardwood floors, built-in shelves, lots of driveway parking and central air.