luxury houses with sea view for sale Philadelphia County, United States

Welcome to 603 West Hartwell Lane. In the late 1700s, when Chestnut Hill was still many country miles outside of Philadelphia, a single-room-deep stone farmhouse was built in a valley where coldwater streams laced the forest floor. More than 200 years later, that simple stone house was seamlessly expanded by architect Peter Zimmerman into the best possible version of a classic Chestnut Hill stone home. Working with the terrain, Zimmerman created additions that blend organically into this most picturesque of settings. Beyond the immaculate parking courtyard and discreet navy blue main entry door lies a sophisticated, state-of-the-art residence. Beautifully designed for entertaining and daily living, the interior is a masterclass in color and pattern, infused with natural light and fresh energy unlike any other home in this sedate corner of Philadelphia. Interiors flow into outdoor garden “rooms,” each with a completely different feeling. Great care and much thought went into every space, from its reception area to the kitchen to its gathering spaces and private quarters upstairs. The house was completely gutted to incorporate all modern technological conveniences and amenities, including adaptive and remote lighting, temperature and security controls. Interior spaces were modernized and reorganized to accommodate lifestyle and entertaining requirements. This level of planning has resulted in a home that is aesthetically stunning and also easier to maintain and manage. The new site plan, which includes a pool, allows for sweeping views of the upper portion of the property as well as long vistas from nearly all of the interiors. As it flowed hundreds of years ago, the babbling brook is still there, well managed thanks to smart site engineering, flowing into and then out of a renovated spring house into a large pond at the end of the property. A grass-covered stone walking bridge opens each side of the pond for long strolls around the property, creating the finishing touch to this private world that feels light years away from the city.

Sky-high luxury in the heart of Philadelphia. Unobstructed views through floor-to-ceiling windows are everywhere you turn in this 3000+ square foot home at the best address in the city: the Ritz Carlton Residences .n Three en suite bedrooms - one currently a fully outfitted home office - including an expansive primary suite with sitting room, Two exceptional baths, custom built dressing rooms and over sized built-in mirrored boudoir dressing table. There is also a stunning Library with custom built-ins and jaw dropping views overlooking City Hall.nEvery meal is a cause for celebration in the newly redone chef’s kitchen that features single slabnquartz counter-top and back-splash, Subzero refrigerator, Viking 5- burner gas cook top, built-in microwave, convection oven, warming drawer and Miele Dishwasher.nMajestic and soaring ten foot ceilings throughout, custom pantry, in-unit laundry room, hardwood floors, designer wall-to-wall carpeting, a special outdoor terrace with unrivaled views of City Hall and beyond (and beyond and beyond...), and almost as many closets as windows.nBuilding residents enjoy a dedicated parking space and valet service, luxury courtesy car and driver, fitness center, wellness room, pool and hot tub, recently redesigned resident’s lounge with plush private screening room and catering kitchen– plus all the privileges of Ritz membership including upgrades and discounts at the adjacent Ritz Carlton Hotel, just through the resident’s entrance to fine dining, drinks and the Ritz-Carlton Spa. Right turn from Market Street at City Hall. 1414 S Penn Square is on the Right.