1. Pennsylvania
2. Chambersburg
3. 827 PHILADELPHIA AVENUE

827 PHILADELPHIA AVENUE, Chambersburg, PA 17201

• 6 beds |
• 6 baths |
• 6,759 sqft

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 halted 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 including basement, 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-cochère, 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.

Listing Status:

Active

Listing Office:

Real Estate Today : 3017919046

Listing Agent:

Toby W Wantz : 3017919046

MLS ID:

PAFL2024554

Interior

• General: Additional StairwayAtticBuilt-InsButlers PantryChair RailingsCrown MoldingsFloor Plan - TraditionalKitchen - GourmetPantryWalk-in Closet(s)OtherWine StorageWood Floors
• Rooms: Living RoomDining RoomPrimary BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 4Bedroom 5KitchenGame RoomFoyerBedroom 1Sun/Florida RoomExercise RoomMud RoomOtherStorage RoomUtility RoomWorkshopBedroomAtticFull BathHalf Bath
• Appliances: Built-In MicrowaveDishwasherExhaust FanIcemakerOven/Range - GasRange HoodRefrigeratorStainless Steel AppliancesWasherDryer
• Basement: FullImprovedInterior accessOutside entrancePartially finishedWorkshopOtherWalkout level
• Flooring: HardwoodTile brickConcreteOther
• A/C: Central A/CZoned
• Heating: Forced AirRadiatorBaseboard - ElectricZonedNatural GasElectric
• Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 5
• Disability Feature: None

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This listing courtesy of Toby W Wantz, Real Estate Today