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827 Philadelphia Avenue

CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
  • $1,149,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 77 Days
  • ID#: PAFL2024554
UPDATED: 42 min ago
$1,149,000
  • 6
    BEDS
  • 3.15
    ACRES
  • 5
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 6,759
    SQFT
  • $170
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1865
County:

School Information

Middle School:
School District:

Description

Truly one of a kind. Known as "Oak Hill" this Italianate Villa has been restored to all its grandeur. The property is currently operating as a successful Vacation Rental property. It is managed by the Evolve hospitality company and is advertised on vacation marketplace sites such as AirBNB, VRBO and Marriott Fine Homes. This can be haulted at anytime, contact listing agent for additional info. This mansion boasts 6 bedrooms, 5 and a half bathrooms, 3.15 +/- acres, over 9,700 +/- total square feet, 11 foot ceilings, ornate moldings, inlaid hardwood floors, 5 fireplaces, large functioning pocket doors, multiple covered porches and deck. The majority of the furnishings will remain. A more detailed list is available but in general it includes most of the antique furnishings shown in the pictures. Construction began prior to the Civil War and was completed afterward. The first family to occupy Oak Hill was the Honorable William Stenger in 1875. Mr. Stenger served as the District Attorney of Franklin County. The current owners, who purchased the home in 1995 have meticulously restored and added to the home with no expense spared. First floor living room, billiard room, parlor, sunroom, grand formal dining room with custom made chandelier from Prague and fireplace, doors wrapped in fine Italian leather lead into the butler's pantry and mudroom. Monticello style window leads you from the living room to the covered wraparound porch. Part of the modern two-story addition, the kitchen includes; a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf gas range, professional grade hood, two Bosch dishwashers, built-in Sub-Zero icemaker, Sub-Zero wine cooler, built-in Sub-Zero food warmer, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, heated hardwood floors, dining area with fireplace, walk out to covered porch and deck. The mezzanine area consists of heated floors, sitting area, second floor porch, full bath with washer and dryer, a bedroom currently used as a media room with a fireplace and full bathroom. Continuing to the second floor you'll find a large center hall, 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a sleeping porch that's accessed from a bedroom via a Monticello style window. The primary suite consists of a walk-in closet and access to a Jack and Jill bathroom. 2 separate walk-up floored attics, the main attic has a widow's walk. The full basement includes a spacious workshop, fitness room, game room, utility room, a 19th century brick wine cellar, multiple large unfinished rooms great for storage. Basement is walkout level to backyard. Inground pool with pool house. Expansive backyard backs to trees. 2 car attached garage, carriage porte-cochre, circular driveway. Extensive landscaping. Adjacent to Wilson College. Minutes to I-81. Convenient to schools, shopping, grocery, etc. An information package is available, including details of the extensive renovations and history.

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827 Philadelphia Avenue CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201

  • Price: $1,149,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 77 Days
  • Updated: 42 min ago
  • ID#: PAFL2024554
6
Beds
5
Baths
1
½ Baths
3.15
Acres
6,759
SQFT
$170
$/SQFT
1865
Built
Neighborhood:
Chambersburg
County:
Franklin
Area:
Chambersburg Boro (14502)
Middle School:
Faust Junior High School
High School:
Chambersburg Area Senior
School District:
Chambersburg Area
Property Description
Truly one of a kind. Known as "Oak Hill" this Italianate Villa has been restored to all its grandeur. The property is currently operating as a successful Vacation Rental property. It is managed by the Evolve hospitality company and is advertised on vacation marketplace sites such as AirBNB, VRBO and Marriott Fine Homes. This can be haulted at anytime, contact listing agent for additional info. This mansion boasts 6 bedrooms, 5 and a half bathrooms, 3.15 +/- acres, over 9,700 +/- total square feet, 11 foot ceilings, ornate moldings, inlaid hardwood floors, 5 fireplaces, large functioning pocket doors, multiple covered porches and deck. The majority of the furnishings will remain. A more detailed list is available but in general it includes most of the antique furnishings shown in the pictures. Construction began prior to the Civil War and was completed afterward. The first family to occupy Oak Hill was the Honorable William Stenger in 1875. Mr. Stenger served as the District Attorney of Franklin County. The current owners, who purchased the home in 1995 have meticulously restored and added to the home with no expense spared. First floor living room, billiard room, parlor, sunroom, grand formal dining room with custom made chandelier from Prague and fireplace, doors wrapped in fine Italian leather lead into the butler's pantry and mudroom. Monticello style window leads you from the living room to the covered wraparound porch. Part of the modern two-story addition, the kitchen includes; a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf gas range, professional grade hood, two Bosch dishwashers, built-in Sub-Zero icemaker, Sub-Zero wine cooler, built-in Sub-Zero food warmer, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, heated hardwood floors, dining area with fireplace, walk out to covered porch and deck. The mezzanine area consists of heated floors, sitting area, second floor porch, full bath with washer and dryer, a bedroom currently used as a media room with a fireplace and full bathroom. Continuing to the second floor you'll find a large center hall, 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a sleeping porch that's accessed from a bedroom via a Monticello style window. The primary suite consists of a walk-in closet and access to a Jack and Jill bathroom. 2 separate walk-up floored attics, the main attic has a widow's walk. The full basement includes a spacious workshop, fitness room, game room, utility room, a 19th century brick wine cellar, multiple large unfinished rooms great for storage. Basement is walkout level to backyard. Inground pool with pool house. Expansive backyard backs to trees. 2 car attached garage, carriage porte-cochre, circular driveway. Extensive landscaping. Adjacent to Wilson College. Minutes to I-81. Convenient to schools, shopping, grocery, etc. An information package is available, including details of the extensive renovations and history.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Victorian Construction Materials Other Garage Spaces 2.00 Garage Type Garage - Rear Entry Garage YN Yes Lot Features Backs to TreesFront YardLevelLandscapingRear Yard Other Structures Pool Equipment Shed Parking Features Circular Driveway Parking Types Attached GarageAttached CarportDriveway Patio And Porch Features Porch(es)Deck(s)Wrap Around Pool Yes - Personal Property Condition Very Good Road Surface Type Paved Water Access YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 5372 Above Grade Unfinished Area 1982 Appliances Built-In MicrowaveDishwasherExhaust FanIcemakerOven/Range - GasRange HoodRefrigeratorStainless Steel AppliancesWasherDryer Basement FullImprovedInterior AccessOutside EntrancePartially FinishedWorkshopOtherWalkout Level Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 1387 Below Grade Unfinished Area 1026 Cooling Central A/CZoned Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 5 Flooring HardwoodTile/BrickConcreteOther Furnished Partially Heating Forced AirRadiatorBaseboard - ElectricZoned Heating YN Yes Inclusions All appliancesfixtures and most of the furniture and accessories. Interior Features Additional StairwayAtticBuilt-InsButlers PantryChair RailingsCrown MoldingsFloor Plan - TraditionalKitchen - GourmetPantryWalk-in Closet(s)OtherWine StorageWood Floors Levels 4.5 Main Level Bedrooms 0 Room List Living RoomDining RoomPrimary BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 4Bedroom 5KitchenGame RoomFoyerBedroom 1Sun/Florida RoomExercise RoomMud RoomOtherStorage RoomUtility RoomWorkshopBedroom 6AtticFull BathHalf Bath Rooms Total 34 Security Features Security System Upper Level1 Bedrooms 6 Walls Ceilings 9'+ Ceilings

Property Features

Acceptable Financing ConventionalCashOther Accessibility Features None Association YN No Central Air YN Yes Condo YN No Cooling Fuel Electric Foundation Details StoneOther Heating Fuel Natural GasElectric Hot Water Natural Gas Lease Considered YN No Municipality CHAMBERSBURG BORO Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 803550687576 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Structure Design Type Detached Tax Annual Amount 10363.00 Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Zoning CALL BOROUGH TO CONFIRM

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