From the moment you walk up the beautiful stone path to the front door of this colonial stunner on Bells Mill Road in Chestnut Hill, you feel it—grandeur. History. Presence. Built in 1920 and set back from the road behind a curtain of mature trees, this home sits on a property that feels like its own private world.
There are two access points to the driveway—one that brings you to the front entrance and another that takes you around back, right past the gorgeous rectangular in-ground pool. (Picture summer pool parties with music playing, kids splashing grown-ups, and those grown-ups lounging on deck chairs with Aperol Spritzes in hand—obviously.)
Step inside, and you’re welcomed by a spacious open foyer with a sweeping staircase just to your right. To the left: a grand living room with built-in bookshelves, a fireplace, and elegant trim work. To the right: a sunny, oversized dining room complete with its fireplace and plenty of space for a long table made for gathering. A charming butler’s pantry connects the dining room to the kitchen, setting the stage for seamless entertaining.
The kitchen itself is warm and bright, with a cozy feel that spills out into a sweet little courtyard—an architectural hug that links two wings of the home.
Upstairs, the second level features four bedrooms, each flowing into one another with a layout that’s perfect for a family. Head up again to the third floor, and you’ll find three more bedrooms—a playful, dreamy space just waiting for children or teens to make it their own.
If these walls could talk… they’d have stories for days. Decades. The same family has called this house home for generations—raising children from elementary school through college and into their own families. Christmas parties with the “Who’s Who” of Philadelphia and the Main Line. Cocktails, music, laughter—it’s all woven into the fabric of this home. And you can still feel it.
The character lives in every corner here: nooks and crannies, original built-ins, exposed beams, fireplaces, half-doors, rich hardwood floors, deep window sills, crown molding, and stonework that’s craftmanship is unique to its time built.
Downstairs, a full-length cellar runs beneath the house. Outside, the swimming pool sits elevated above the home, offering a beautiful vantage point. The slate patio is made for summer evenings of grilling and gathering. And the screened-in porch off the kitchen? A dream for breezy, candlelit dinners.
With all its charm, details, and undeniable energy—not to mention the location—you get the best of both worlds: a peaceful Chestnut Hill colonial with access to the finest restaurants, boutiques, and the trails of Forbidden Drive at Fairmount Park.
Want to see it for yourself? Reach out to Michael Sivel or Jennifer Rinella at The Sivel Group: 215-248-6536.
