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Key Details
Sold Price $1,075,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,300 sqft
Price per Sqft $250
Subdivision Mt Airy (West)
MLS Listing ID PAPH2326544
Sold Date 09/20/24
Style Farmhouse/National Folk
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,300
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1856
Annual Tax Amount $15,133
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 0.400 Acres
Acres 0.4
Lot Dimensions 420: 41.00 x 210.00 422: 41x210
Property Description
There’s space for everyone and a multitude of possibilities for exceptional living at ‘Wetherill House’; a one of a kind West Mount Airy historic oasis featuring a 5 bed, 3.5 bath home AND a 2 bed, 1 bath carriage house. In 1683, long before pioneering suburbanites moved to upper West Mount Airy to be near the wild and scenic Wissahickon, the Wetherill family arrived in Pennsylvania as Quakers to escape religious persecution in England. Just after the turn of the 19th century, the notable architect Herbert Johnson Wetherill, who was a Quaker, an abolitionist and a WWI veteran, settled his family at 420 West Allens Lane where multiple generations of Wetherill architects lived through 2001. Today this late 19th century home is full of fabulous historic detail, along with all the upgrades and amenities of modern living. Situated on nearly half an acre of immaculate grounds, the home and carriage house combination are ideal for multi-generational living, working from home, an artist in need of a studio, or a rental income opportunity. Imagine residing in the carriage house while transforming the main house into a charming bed and breakfast featuring three spacious sleeping suites. The opportunities are boundless! The main house welcomes you through a glass-paned vestibule into an elegant formal living room. This room features large windows, built-in bookshelves, original hardwood floors, and a magnificent fireplace that commands attention as its focal point. Adjacent to the living room is a spacious dining room, perfect for memorable gatherings. It is complemented by a butler’s pantry with wet bar, beverage refrigerator, granite countertops, and stylish built-in cabinets. The eat-in chef’s kitchen, equipped with stainless appliances, Smeg range and underfloor heating, is a light-filled, happy space with a convenient laundry area and powder room, while the rear-entry mudroom adds practicality. A sunlit family room with views across the lawn and a second fireplace completes the first level. The second floor, accessed by front and rear staircases, offers three bedrooms, including one currently configured as a suite with dressing room and en-suite bathroom and another with an adjacent sitting room and full bathroom. On the third floor, you'll discover a generous bedroom that could serve as the primary suite, alongside a versatile fifth bedroom that doubles as an office, dressing room, or sitting area. Lastly, there’s a beautiful bathroom with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate walk-in shower. The historic carriage house, with its vaulted wood beam ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, and deck offering garden views, is the pièce de résistance! With two bedrooms, a galley kitchen, and a full bath, it provides an ideal space for guests, in-laws, a studio, tenants, or office. Below, there is a three-car garage with two EV chargers and abundant storage. Beautifully landscaped and fully fenced, the grounds offer both aesthetic beauty and practical space for gardening, playing, entertaining, and relaxation. Don’t forget to see the charming chicken coop! ! Freshly painted exterior; newer roofing; privacy fence; new chimney flues and EPA certified wood burning insert; and updated wiring and plumbing are all great advantages. The location offers easy access to the city, and the convenience of walking to dining, shopping, Fairmount Park trails and public transit in both Mount Airy and Chestnut Hill. This timeless home, full of historical charm and contemporary comforts, is absolutely one of a kind.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19119 (19119)
Zoning RSA3
Direction Northwest
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other, Attic
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, 2nd Kitchen, Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Wood, Insert
Equipment Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Commercial Range, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances
Fireplace Y
Window Features Energy Efficient,Replacement,Insulated
Appliance Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Commercial Range, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor, Lower Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es), Deck(s)
Garage Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
Garage Spaces 7.0
Fence Fully, Wood, Privacy
Utilities Available Cable TV
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Flat,Pitched,Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es), Deck(s)
Parking Type Driveway, Detached Garage
Total Parking Spaces 7
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Subdivision Possible
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Farmhouse/National Folk
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 092078600
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Security Features Security System
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash
Listing Terms Conventional, Cash
Financing Conventional,Cash
Special Listing Condition Standard
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