A rare offering, this Ashton S. Tourison Sr. detached Colonial is being offered for sale for only the 3rd time since its construction circa 1925 & was previously owned by Tourison's daughter. Located on sought after, sycamore tree lined Clearview Street, where homes rarely become available, in the historic Sedgwick Farms section of always desirable Mt. Airy, this residence is part of 1 of Philadelphia's most significant planned residential communities. Born in Mt. Airy, Ashton S. Tourison Sr. (1851–1944) purchased 125 acres in 1904 & together w/ his 4 sons formed the Ye Sedgwick Farms Company in 1908 to create what would become 1 of Philadelphia's finest planned residential neighborhoods, Sedgwick Farms. Tourison's philosophy was to build "stone built homes, planned on an architectural idea that makes each different from the other, yet in perfect harmony with all," a vision that continues to define Sedgwick Farms more than a century later. Today, this beautifully preserved Colonial offers a rare opportunity to own a Tourison & a piece of Mt. Airy's architectural history while enjoying the timeless character, craftsmanship, & enduring appeal that have made Sedgwick Farms 1 of Philadelphia's most desirable neighborhoods. Consistent w/ Tourison's vision for Sedgwick Farms & his homes, this property prioritizes the home, mature landscape, & usable indoor & outdoor space rather than oversized driveways & garages. This home has it all: character, charm, period details, & modern amenities. This stunning Wissahickon Schist stone & masonry home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 covered front porches, a welcoming foyer, living room w/ a large brick gas fireplace, built-ins, glass French doors, large dining room w/ glass French doors, great for breakfast, dinner & holidays, cooks kitchen w/ its own butler's pantry, 2nd rear staircase to the 2nd floor, & 2nd pantry/mud room w/ beverage refrigerator, coffee/tea/juice bar, & a rear entry door to the backyard, huge primary bedroom suite w/ multiple closets & an en suite full bath w/ a 2 sink vanity, walk-in marble shower, & radiant floor heating, 3 additional bedrooms, a 2nd full bath w/ a tub/shower, walk-up finished attic w/ lots of storage, laundry chute to the laundry room, walkout basement w/ high ceilings, rear entry doors, a ½ bath, workshop, exercise, kids' & pets' play areas, lots of shelving & storage, separate laundry room, front, side, & rear yards & gardens w/ mature trees, perennial & pollinator flowers & plants, perfect for kids, pets, entertaining, relaxing, bird watching, your next BBQ, or special occasion. Updates include: cooks kitchen, appliances, baths, roof, gutters, downspouts, maintenance free Cedar shake siding, Pro Select gas boiler heat, 2 zone Trane central air systems, Bradford White gas HWH, rewired home (knob & tube removed), 200+ amp electric w/ circuit breakers (several panels), stone/masonry pointing, ventless gas fireplace insert, just professionally painted interior & exterior, professionally landscaped yard, sidewalks, Bluestone walkway, Pergola, & more. Restored period details include original: top nail Oak hardwood floors throughout, millwork, moldings, railings, banisters, interior & exterior wood paneled & glass doors, wood shutters & windows, crystal & brass doorknobs, light fixtures, butler's pantry, tile floors, tongue & groove porch ceilings, 2nd full bath cast iron tub, wall & floor tile, fireplace, built-ins, & more. Incredible walkable location: 2 blocks to the SEPTA "Sedgwick" Train Station with service to downtown Philadelphia, 30th St. Station, Philadelphia Airport, & Germantown Ave restaurants, shops, cafes, grocery stores, & Mt. Airy Playground. Easy access to schools, parks, hospitals, Lincoln & Kelly Drive, 1, 76, 676, 476, 276, 309, 95, Chestnut Hill, the Wissahickon, PA suburbs, beaches, the Poconos, DE, NJ, NYC, & Brooklyn. With the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, the estimated property f2027 would be $4232. Don't sleep on this home!
