8715 PROSPECT Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19118 United States
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8715 PROSPECT Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19118 United States

Rebecca Morley
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Property details

  • Property type

    Residential

  • Status

    Sold

  • Year Built

    1936

8715 PROSPECT Avenue

Chestnut Hill Stunner in an idyllic setting!! 5 minute walking distance to the quaint shops, cobblestone streets and restaurants of historic Chestnut Hill, lovingly known as The Hill. This exquisite home, on nearly 1/2 acre, has one of the largest inground pools in the area - 25 by 50 feet and it can now be yours! Situated on a quiet street, this deep private lot makes you feel as if you are in the country yet you are in close proximity to major thoroughfares and the city. This visually dazzling home boasts cedar shake roofing and a masonry exterior to create one of the most curb appealing properties in the area. Fully renovated and updated modern marvel boasts new flooring throughout, exquisite light fixtures, beautiful bathrooms and a gourmet kitchen with an open concept! Offering a gas Wolf Cooktop, instant hot water, stainless appliances, corian countertops and peninsula/island. Nearly $250,000 in upgrades throughout! As you walk into the home, your unobstructed view of the pool and lush landscaping greet you and you realize that this is an entertainers dream! One level living at its finest! All of this and Low Taxes too! As you enjoy the incredible light filled rooms with many custom touches you recognize you are in your very own retreat. Relax by the comforting gas fireplace in the family room on those cold nights or step outside to one of the most visually stunning yards, where the neighbors, for years, have admired the beautiful Southern Magnolia and Japanese Maple Trees and delightfully manicured greenery! The stone patio Zen Garden out in front of the house is a perfect place for your morning coffee or a good book! Absolutely Amazing! Back inside you notice the many architectural details including arched seating nooks, built in shelves to display your wonderful art objects and a full wall of french doors and windows for your very own visual framing of the pool area and backyard! From your living room, family room and dinning room area you pass through the bright sitting room as you continue to enjoy the same view. Enter your primary bedroom suite so large that you have a sitting area and dressing area along with double closets complete with organizing systems installed and you are also looking out onto the serene back yard. The fully renovated primary bath has sparkling tile floors and quartz countertops as well as a fully tiled shower and can be accessed by the pocket door by the sunroom or the main bedroom. There is also a cedar double linen/storage closet in this huge bathroom. A laundry room was added complete with display shelves and storage cabinets. This home boasts three more huge bedrooms, which have many uses besides sleeping areas-sitting/TV Room, an office or den. There is also a HUGE 66 x 25 fully floored attic area accessed by pull down steps in bedroom 4 that you can stand in. This attic can add 1625 Sq Ft of living space with a little creative configuring-steps can be added for easier access, walls can be dormered etc. A full hall bath with lighting under the sink area to display your inside garden and large cast iron tub complete the inside. This fully tiled /marble countertop with undermount sink bathroom is ethereal! There is a newly constructed raised parking driveway/area enough for 5 cars and access to 3 more spots off street out front! Treat yourself and your family to a tour and visit this dazzling property before someone else grabs it to call their new home!

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville

Amenities & Features

  • Listing Details
    • Property ID
      PAPH2127428
    • MLS#
      PAPH2127428
    • Property type
      Residential
    • Status
      Sold (9/30/2022)
    • Listing Price
      $902,500
  • Utilities & Building
    • Year Built
      1936
    • Lot Size Unit
      Acre(s)
    • Lot Size
      0.41
  • Interior
    • Full Bathrooms
      2
    • Bedrooms
      4