317 W Willow Grove Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Property Details:
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- Price: $990,000
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- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Square Footage: 2,960 sqft
Key Features:
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- Architectural Splendor: The round French Norman tower, Wissahickon Schist Stone, and cedar shake roof immediately capture your attention. The combination of these features with the park-like setting provides a sense of peace and seclusion.
- Historical Charm: The east-facing sunroom boasts an original stone wall and skylight. The living room, originally the carriage entrance, frames the main window with an arched entryway and opens to a brick terrace facing the gardens. Hardwood floors, stucco walls, and wood ceilings add to the historical ambiance.
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- Modern Amenities: The kitchen, once the estate’s potting shed, has been remodeled with quartz countertops, a limestone floor in a herringbone pattern, travertine backsplash, decorative tiles, a Viking stove, pantry space, an Elkay stainless sink, and a built-in microwave. The kitchen opens to a private slate patio for al fresco dining.
- First Floor: Features a bedroom with ample closet space, a full hall bath with laundry, and an office/den area.
- Second Floor: A stunning sitting room greets you with original 19th-century pine floors and chestnut beams. The master bedroom suite, formerly the hayloft, features an original arched hayloft door with an inset window and 8′ high Pella casement windows overlooking the gardens. The master bedroom includes an en suite bathroom.
- Norman Tower Room: This circular bedroom boasts a dramatic 20′ high ceiling with exposed wood beams, adding a unique and majestic touch.
- Additional Spaces: The two-car attached garage, added in 1980, includes a heated second-floor studio space, perfect for a home office, studio, or workout area.
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