226 Rex Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Charming solid stone house in a perfect Chestnut Hill location - top of the hill. This property has a lovely enclosed yard (the adjacent lot has a separate deed and City tax parcel) with a driveway for two cars. the total lot size is appox. 115 x 115, with 226 Rex having a lot size of 63x115 and the adjoining lot at 50x115. The main house has been lovingly maintained, renovated and painted - high ceilings, old growth pine floors (refinished 2009), deep window sills and many original details preserved. There are hardwood floors, a new marble bathroom and finished basement. The kitchen looks out to a private brick patio and a beautifully landscaped yard with mature plantings throughout. The Garden House is a 15x15 separate building with hardwood floors and electricity, cable, peaked ceiling with windows and dutch door. Suitable for office, playroom or fitness. The Garden house has a wonderful flagstone patio at its entrance. Walk to park, train and shops. An absolute winner in Chestnut Hill. Neighborhood Description Situated in the northwestern part of Philadelphia about ten miles from City Hall, Chestnut Hill is an official Historic District, and home to more than 100 architecturally significant residences, parks and gardens and museums. In the mid to late 1800's Chestnut Hill was a popular area for weathly Philadelphians to escape the summer heat. Chestnut Hill became part of Philadelphia in 1854 when the state legislature annexed some 129 square miles to the old city of Philadelphia. Chestnut Hill is also the home to more than 200 antique stores, art galleries, boutique shops, cafes, fine restaurants and museums. Summit Street in Chestnut Hill is the highest point (446 feet) within the city limits of Philadelphia. Location: Chestnut Hill is bordered on the northwest by eastern Montgomery County, PA, on the west by the Wissahickon Creek and Fairmount Park, on the northeast by Stenton Avenue and on the southeast by Cresheim Valley Rd. and the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia. Germantown Avenue runs through the center of town toward Mt. Airy and Germantown. Zip Code: Chestnut Hill's zip code is 19118 Getting There: Chestnut Hill is served by the the R7 and R8 SEPTA regional rail lines as well as the 23, 77, 94, 134, and L SEPTA bus lines. Unlike many other areas of the city, on street and lot parking is widely available. There is a network of locally owned parking lots to serve the shopping area along Germantown Avenue. For more information about the restaurants and shops in Chestnut Hill go to: http://www.chestnuthillpa.com/