95 W HAMPTON ROAD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118

$2,495,000

Step into a rare piece of architectural history in this distinguished home sitting high above the scenic trails of Fairmount Park's Wissahickon Creek and within walking distance of Germantown Avenue. This extremely private house designed by George Howe of Mellor, Meigs & Howe and built in 1921 offers Old World… Read More architectural charm and elegance coupled with New World amenities. This highly coveted architect was known for designs that emphasized craftsmanship, integration with natural landscapes, and human-centered functionality. This property reflects all these design elements and has been lovingly and diligently restored and updated over the past twenty years by the current owners. In fact, in over 100+ years, this house has had only 4 owners - a reflection of the comfort, ease and splendor of living in this highly functional architectural marvel! A showpiece of elegance and style, this 4,250 square foot Norman-style residence sits on a lush .47-acre lot surrounded by mature trees and lush gardens. While it is statuesque in size, its presence from the street is subtle as it is nested into the hill by a series of outdoor garden rooms that open up to the distant landscape exposing its grandeur. A beautiful swimming pool anchors the vista in this serene setting. The seamless relationship between the outdoor spaces and the interiors creates a very private and comfortable living environment. The Wissahickon schist stone exterior of the house and integrated retaining walls further reinforces the relationship between the house and the site. The steep roofs, soaring chimneys and diverse dormers are key features of the architecture. This four-story house is designed such that most of the rooms have three exposures creating a light-filled interior with multiple views. The perfectly sized living and dining rooms each have a working fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, and French doors that open to the gardens overlooking the valley below. Adjacent to the formal living spaces is an eat in kitchen with butler's pantry and bar area, a powder room, and a large family room. On the lower level is a media room, office/painting studio, separate laundry room with adjacent half bath, and shop. The second floor has three large bedrooms, two with working fireplaces, each with ample closet space, and two full baths. The top floor has a large suite with full bath, connected seating area, walk-in closet and balcony. For the discerning homebuyer, 95 W. Hampton Road in Chestnut Hill is not to be missed. This house is not only an architectural masterpiece, it is fully updated and move-in ready and walking distance from the shops and dining on Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill, the Woodmere Art Museum, the Morris Arboretum and the trails of Fairmount Park. Come see for yourself one of Chestnut Hill and Philadelphia's finest homes that rarely comes to the market! Read Less

Courtesy of Ellen Hass, Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 18, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

4,250

Lot Size

0.47 Acres

Year Built

1925

MLS Number

PAPH2481784

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Water Heater, Washer, Stove, Six Burner Stove, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Microwave, Dryer - Electric, Commercial Range

Basement

Fully Finished, Outside Entrance, Workshop, Heated, Connecting Stairway

Building

4,250 sqft living area, 4,250 sqft above grade (finished), 1,700 sqft above grade (unfinished), Built in 1925, Structure Type: Detached, 4 levels, Normandy, Stone

Cooling

Central Air, Natural Gas, Central A/C

Fireplaces

4 fireplaces

Foundation

Stone

Garage

2 garage spaces

Heating

Natural Gas, Hot Water

Interior Features

Wood Floors, Wet/Dry Bar, Walk-in Closet(s), Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchen - Eat-In, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Floor Plan - Traditional, Family Room Off Kitchen, Cedar Closet(s), Butlers Pantry, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Attic

Laundry

Lower Floor

Lot

20,473 sqft, Lot Size Dimensions: 77.00 x 272.00, 0.47 acres, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Pool

In Ground

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, View: Valley, Trees/Woods

Roof

Asphalt

Sewer

On Site Septic

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $7,580, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, School Tax: $9,648, Tax Annual Amount: $17,228, Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Electric Service: Circuit Breakers, Fuses, Hot Water: Natural Gas

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