6 DRUIM MOIR LN Under Contract

Philadelphia,PA 19118

$ 1295000

3 Beds

4 Baths

4480 SqFt


Key Details

Property Type Townhouse

Sub Type End of Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Under Contract

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,480 sqft

Price per Sqft $289

Subdivision Chestnut Hill

MLS Listing ID PAPH2399450

Style Other

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Fees $158

Year Built 1885

Annual Tax Amount $12,997

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.274 Acres

Property Description

Don't miss this opportunity! A secluded residential enclave of 18 homes in Chestnut Hill, "Druim Moir,? Gaelic for "high ridge," offers beautiful country living overlooking the hiking trails of the Wissahickon, Forbidden Drive and Valley Green. This is a once and a blue moon opportunity to live in one of the 3 townhomes located in the main residence, ?The Castle?. It was originally built for Henry Howard Houston, by The Hewitt Brothers, in 1885. In the early 1980s descendants of the Houston family divided the mansion into 3 townhouses and built new homes fashioned after an English Cotswold village. Offering 4500 sq. ft., 3 Beds (could be 4) 3.5 Baths. Spacious light-filled rooms, 12 foot ceilings, 9ft windows, and views and clean lines abound. The house has its own private fenced garden with deck, which overlooks The historically certified Druim Moir Formal Gardens and the Wissahickon Park. A low monthly Druim Moir Homeowner's association fee maintains the 10 acres of commonly owned land which includes undulating pristine lawns, stately trees, and private entrance drives of this development, which is acclaimed for its conservation and architectural integrity. Local Wissahickon schist was used for the walls, Eastern granite for the trim. This lovely home offers low maintenance living and spectacular green space beyond the backyard, Everything you love about living on a historic Chestnut Hill estate with none of the maintenance, just 1/2 mile from the train Line to Center City and 1 mile from the quaint cobblestone main street of Chestnut Hill. This home is an open canvas waiting for new owners to make it into their very own magical tree house castle, priced accordingly for needed cosmetic improvements.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19118 (19118)

Zoning RMX1

Interior

Hot Water Propane

Heating Central

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Tile/Brick,Vinyl,Wood

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Wood

Exterior

Garage Garage - Front Entry

Garage Spaces 2.0

Waterfront N

Water Access N

Roof Type Flat

Building

Story 3

Foundation Stone

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings

New Construction N

Schools

School District The School District Of Philadelphia

Others

Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional

Listing Terms Cash,Conventional

Special Listing Condition Standard

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