Residential Closed – – 7 Bedrooms – 2 Bathrooms – Price $986,000 – PAPH2311270

Basic Details

Description

This historic Queen Anne style Victorian home in the desirable neighborhood of Mt. Airy was the first home built by the James Gowen Estate c. 1883. Gowen Avenue has been considered one of the most beautiful Victorian streets in Philadelphia. This large home has generously proportioned rooms for entertaining, with hi

crown moldings, wainscoting and unique staircase railings and newel post. This residence is fully air-conditioned with three zones, 7 bedrooms and 2.5 tiled bathrooms. A thermal glass-enclosed sun porch (30′ x 15′) offers casual family living and a cozy gas-fired fireplace.

The expansive rear yard has beautiful gardens, a variety of specimen trees, a charming gazebo- swing, hot tub, and an above-ground lap pool measuring 12′ x 40′ with exceptional privacy. The property includes a driveway, parking area, and a detached 2-car garage.

The property is one-block from the Mt. Airy Station, which provides commuter trains to Center City, and is close to the PA Turnpike, Rt. 309, and there’s easy access to the village of Chestnut Hill and the Wissahickon Park. Offered for the first time in 37 years, it is rare to find such an outstanding historic home to make your own, with superb outdoor space in a beautiful neighborhood setting.

Basic Details

Property Type: Residential
Listing Type: Closed
Listing ID: PAPH2311270
Price: $986,000
View: Garden/Lawn
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Sqft: 4,696
Year Built: 1883
Lot Area: 0.64 Acre
Location: US, PA, PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia, EAST MT AIRY, 19119
Roof: Asphalt
Listing Status: Closed
Parking: Asphalt Driveway
Fireplace: Corner,Wood,Mantel(s),Non-Functioning,Gas/Propane
Basement: Unfinished
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Heat Pump(s),Steam

Features & Appliances

Features

Architectural Style: Victorian
Exterior Features: Hot Tub,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Water Fountains,Other
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Butlers Pantry,Crown Moldings,Chair Railings,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Floor Plan - Traditional,Kitchen - Eat-In,Walk-in Closet(s),Wood Floors,Additional Stairway
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electric Available,Natural Gas Available,Water Available,Sewer Available
Window Features: Insulated,Energy Efficient,Storm,Screens,Double Hung,Wood Frame

Appliances

Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer - Electric,Washer,Water Heater,Oven/Range - Gas

Address Map

Street: GOWEN
Street Number: 235
Street Suffix: AVENUE
Longitude: W76° 48' 35.6''
Latitude: N40° 3' 59.8''
MLS Area Major: 19119 (19119)
Street Dir Prefix: E
Zoning: RSD3
Directions: In Mt. Airy on Germantown Ave. turn onto East Gowen Avenue, go to middle of the 3rd block. House is on the left.