The 200-Year Legacy of Elegance and Innovation in Pennsylvania's Stone Home Offered at $8,495 Million

Date of Publishing: February 1, 2024

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603 W Hartwell Ln, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118

Description About The Property

In the late 1700s, a stone farmhouse emerged in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, surrounded by coldwater streams. Over 200 years later, architect Peter Zimmerman expanded and modernized the residence into a sophisticated Chestnut Hill stone home. With a discreet navy blue entrance and an immaculate parking courtyard, the house seamlessly combines historical charm with cutting-edge technology. The interior, designed for both entertainment and daily living, showcases a masterful blend of color and pattern, flooded with natural light. The property features outdoor garden “rooms,” a pool, and sweeping views, creating a tranquil retreat at 603 W Hartwell Ln, a harmonious marriage of past and present.

To learn more about 603 W Hartwell Ln, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, please contact Franz Rabauer 610-304-8861 – Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty (215) 735-2225 for full support and perfect service.

The Property Information:

Location: 603 W Hartwell Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Beds: 5
Baths: 11
Living: 13,241 sqft
Lot size: 3.77 Acres
Built: 1929
Agent | Listed by: Franz Rabauer 610-304-8861 – Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty (215) 735-2225
Listing status at Zillow

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Text by the Agent: In the late 1700s, when Chestnut Hill was still many country miles outside of Philadelphia, a single-room-deep stone farmhouse was built in a valley where coldwater streams laced the forest floor. More than 200 years later, that simple stone house was seamlessly expanded by architect Peter Zimmerman into the best possible version of a classic Chestnut Hill stone home. Working with the terrain, Zimmerman created additions that blend organically into this most picturesque of settings. Beyond the immaculate parking courtyard and discreet navy blue main entry door lies a sophisticated, state-of-the-art residence. Beautifully designed for entertaining and daily living, the interior is a masterclass in color and pattern, infused with natural light and fresh energy unlike any other home in this sedate corner of Philadelphia. Interiors flow into outdoor garden “rooms,” each with a completely different feeling. Great care and much thought went into every space, from its reception area to the kitchen to its gathering spaces and private quarters upstairs. The house was completely gutted to incorporate all modern technological conveniences and amenities, including adaptive and remote lighting, temperature and security controls. Interior spaces were modernized and reorganized to accommodate lifestyle and entertaining requirements. This level of planning has resulted in a home that is aesthetically stunning and also easier to maintain and manage. The new site plan, which includes a pool, allows for sweeping views of the upper portion of the property as well as long vistas from nearly all of the interiors. As it flowed hundreds of years ago, the babbling brook is still there, well managed thanks to smart site engineering, flowing into and then out of a renovated springhouse into a large pond at the end of the property. A grass-covered stone walking bridge opens each side of the pond for long strolls around the property, creating the finishing touch to this private world that feels light years away from the city.

Courtesy of Franz Rabauer 610-304-8861 – Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty (215) 735-2225

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