7500 Mccallum St

Philadelphia, PA 19118

Exquisite home. A little piece of Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill history; an architectural gift from architects Peabody & Sterns; the 1910 Gatehouse of Krisheim transformed into a most comfortable and aesthetically pleasing 4 bedroom/2 bath residence in impeccable condition to please the most demanding eye. On .8 acres of parklike grounds, the property is surrounded by the 25 landscaped acres of Krisheim that were designed by the Olmstead Brothers, sons of Frederick Law Olmstead, and on the south side by the Cresheim Creek area of Fairmount Park. Special features: Edwardian Tudor style, replaced and revamped gas-fired HVAC system, historically correct new wood-burning fireplace, grand kitchen/dining space completely redesigned and created in 2014, every window in the house new or reconditioned, immediate access to miles of Fairmount Park/Wissahickon Creek trails. FLOOR PLAN: 1st Floor: Protective gable-roofed front porch leads into entry hall with coat closet and floor of specially made Minton encaustic tiles from England; Living room stretching from front to back of house inviting natural light from morning to afternoon, wood-burning fireplace; Cozy office off the living room; Custom glass french doors lead to covered side porch and stepping stones into the patio and gardens; Kitchen, fully created in 2014, with custom cabinetry, all Bosch stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop and oven, extraordinary sustainable paperstone countertops, space for either an island or work table, then a comfortable dining area before the south-facing, deep-silled bay window. Windows on three sides bring natural light into the kitchen/dining room all day. Deep pantry closet (possible future powder room?) Exit to rear terrace. 2nd Floor: 4 bedrooms with closets and 2 full baths, one a hall bath, the other connected to 4th bedroom. Ceiling access to sizeable attic. Basement: Full, unfinished, for utilities, storage, work area, and laundry with washer, dryer and utility sink. Over-large exit door leads to terrace area. 2014 gas-fired HVAC, 200 AMP electric with circuit breakers, many electrical upgrades throughout, slate roof. This special property is located in the midst of the Houston/Woodward holdings in Chestnut Hill from the late 19th century. As the Gatehouse of Gatehouse Lane, it is the first of 6 unique and architecturally interesting homes along this private lane. In walking/biking distance to Chestnut Hill's main avenue of shops; a few steps into the park; a 25 minute drive or SEPTA commuter train ride into Center City Philadelphia. Easy to show. Settlement date flexible. Showings begin on Saturday, February 12th. Offers can first be reviewed on Tuesday, February 15th. MORE PHOTOS TO COME.