827 Philadelphia Avenue, CHAMBERSBURG

$1,149,000

6 Beds
5½ Baths
6,759 Sqft
3.15 Acres
2 Garages

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-cochre, 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.

Essential Information
MLS® #PAFL2024554
Price$1,149,000
Bedrooms6
Bathrooms5.50
Full Baths5
Half Baths1
Square Footage6,759
Acres3.15
Year Built1865
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeDetached
StyleVictorian
StatusActive
Community Information
Address827 Philadelphia Avenue
AreaChambersburg Boro (14502)
SubdivisionCHAMBERSBURG
CityCHAMBERSBURG
CountyFRANKLIN-PA
StatePA
MunicipalityCHAMBERSBURG BORO
Zip Code17201
Amenities
ParkingDW - Circular
# of Garages2
GaragesGarage - Rear Entry
Has PoolYes
Amenities

Additional Stairway, Attic, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railing, Crown Molding, Pantry, Walk-in Closet(s), Wine Storage, Wood Floors

Interior
Interior FeaturesFloor Plan-Traditional
CoolingCentral A/C, Zoned
Has BasementYes
FireplaceYes
# of Fireplaces5
# of Stories4
Stories4.5
Appliances

Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven/Range-Gas, Range hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Dryer

Heating

Forced Air, Radiator, Baseboard - Electric, Zoned

Basement

Full, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Workshop, Other, Walkout Level

Exterior
FoundationStone, Other
Exterior Features

Porch(es), Deck(s), Porch-wraparound

Lot Description

Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Level, Landscaping, Rear Yard

School Information
DistrictCHAMBERSBURG AREA
MiddleFAUST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HighCHAMBERSBURG AREA SENIOR
Additional Information
ZoningCALL BOROUGH TO CONFIRM
Listing Details
OfficeReal Estate Today
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Listing information last updated on February 8th, 2025 at 5:03am EST.

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