19 Valley View Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Located at the top of Chestnut Hill, on one of the loveliest streets, you?ll find this rarely available and meticulously maintained mid-century modern home offering one level living on an acre of beautifully landscaped land. A winding slate walkway brings you to this pristine and architecturally thoughtful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home. Upon entering the large, sun filled foyer, you?ll immediately notice the multitude of windows creating a light and airy feel. The living room boasts floor to ceiling windows with a view of the private, fully fenced rear garden, a wood burning fireplace, and a glass door to the covered veranda. Flowing from the living room is a generously sized dining room. Pocket doors between the living room, foyer and dining room can be used to create a privacy when needed. The large eat in kitchen boasts custom white cabinets, built in oven and microwave, quartz countertops and an entire wall of storage. Also adjacent to the foyer is a great room with vaulted ceilings, skylights, floor to ceiling windows, glass door to the terrace, gas fireplace and built in custom shelving with two separate desk areas perfect for working from home. Tucked off the great room is a powder room with original black vintage tile. Double French doors open to the study with a wall of built-in shelves, cabinetry and a wet bar. Hardwood flooring can be found in the office and under the carpet in the great room and hallway. A wide hallway leads to three bedrooms, two of which could be used as a master with on-suite baths, walk in showers, a walk in closet, and a wall of closets. The fourth bedroom is located at the opposite end of the home. A full bath with tub/shower creates a wonderful in-law, caregiver or guest suite. The spacious laundry room with built in cabinetry is located adjacent to the kitchen. A breezeway allows access to the three car garage, which also includes a separate windowed gardening room and a tool shed/storage room. The surrounding landscaped yard and garden is a private oasis full of specimen trees and unique plantings with plenty of room for outdoor fun and entertainment. Additionally, this home offers complete walkability! Dining, shopping, SEPTA train and the Wissahickon park are all short stroll away. Other amenities include; radiant heat in living, kitchen and dining, new HVAC in 2020, recessed lighting, pull down attic with cedar closet, surveillance system, Hunter Douglas window treatments, water filtration and softening systems, and a whole house generator.

This 1955 one-story contemporary, which was updated in 2003, features a light-filled entrance hall, spacious living room and dramatic great room with fireplaces and doors to covered porch, terrace and private gardens. The formal dining room adjoins the modern eat-in kitchen. The gas heating system has 4 zones and much of the house had radiant heat. A gallery-like hallway leads to the bedroom wing. The master bedroom has a large closet and beautiful bathroom. In addition to the 2 other bedrooms and bath, there is an office/studio with bath. The 3 car garage is connected to the house by a breezeway. There is lots of attic storage. The gardens are beautifully planted.