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827 Philadelphia Avenue

Chambersburg PA, 17201

$1,149,000


$170.00 per sqft

Active

6 Beds

6 Baths

6,759 sqft

Residential

Built in 1865

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 haulted 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, 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-cochere, 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.

PAFL2024554

MLS ID

January 6, 2025

Listed

January 16, 2025

Updated

Map

827 Philadelphia Avenue
Chambersburg PA, 17201

Interior Features

Total Stories

4


Bedrooms

6


Total Bathrooms

6


Full Bathrooms

5


Half Bathrooms

1


Interior Features

Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)


Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Washer


Floor Description

Wood, Concrete, Hardwood


Fireplace

Yes


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Central Air


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Forced Air, Baseboard, Zoned, Electric, Natural Gas, Exhaust Fan

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

3.15 Acres


Architectual Style

Victorian


Sewer

Public Sewer

School Information

School District

CHAMBERSBURG AREA


High School

CHAMBERSBURG AREA SENIOR

Other Property Details

Area Name

CHAMBERSBURG BORO


Taxes

$10,363


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

11


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

2


Parking

Circular Driveway, Attached


Parking Total

3


View

No


County

FRANKLIN


Water Source

Public


Pool

No

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Listing Contact: 3019925598 

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