Welcome to 822 Chauncey Road where understated elegance meets exceptional quality craftsmanship in the heart of the Main Line. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac street, where the original Chauncey Estate had been, this classic stone colonial boasts timeless curb appeal with its stone exterior, traditional wood shutters, and an oversized one-car garage, all set against a lush, green backdrop with a mature, chemical-free landscape. Every inch of this home exudes warmth and historic charm with a refined Williamsburg feel. Period details grace the interior, including hardwood floors, deep-silled windows, solid wood doors, original door hardware, and substantial millwork throughout. Step inside through a classic true center-hall foyer. The formal living room and formal dining room flank the hall, each featuring its own fireplace—two of four fireplaces in the home. Gourmet Kitchen designed in keeping with the home’s early American architecture, the kitchen features custom solid-wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, and a functional center working island with bar seating. There is a back staircase off the kitchen area as well as a mudroom to the breezeway and garage. Step down into a sun-filled addition featuring a charming breakfast room with brick floor and an abundance of windows. This space opens seamlessly to an spacious family room equipped with custom cabinetry, large windows, and another fireplace. A private main-level office offers scenic views of the peaceful rear yard. A dedicated mudroom area and a powder room complete this level. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with private side and rear patios, ideal for relaxing or entertaining while overlooking the pristine, natural landscape. Heading upstairs, you will find a thoughtfully designed layout offering space, privacy, and comfort for all. PRIMARY SUITE A spacious, sunny sanctuary featuring a private en-suite bathroom complete with a stall shower and a classic claw-foot soaking tub. The second and third bedrooms share a convenient full bathroom. The fourth and fifth bedroom are spacious and share a bath. An unfinished walk-up attic offers fantastic potential and awaits your creativity for future expansion, studio space, or storage. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home offers the ideal balance of peaceful neighborhood living and incredible everyday convenience. Enjoy fast access to the towns of Narberth and Gladwyne, premier shopping and dining at Suburban Square, and seamless commuting via Regional Rail and Amtrak service. Just moments from outdoor green spaces like Mill Creek ParK and Arnold Field. Located within the highly regarded Lower Merion School District—with the added bonus of being within walking distance to Penn Valley Elementary—and close to the renowned Lower Merion library system, parks and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.87 acresLot Size
$435Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Deborah Dorsey• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Penn Valley, located between Center City and Fairmount Park, is a residential and cultural Philadelphia neighborhood with a museum-lined boulevard and a riverfront trail network. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway near 22nd Street, where broad sidewalks, café patios, and gallery entrances frame a steady museum-day rhythm. The Barnes Foundation, the Rodin Museum, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art act as cultural anchors with a strong sense of place. Housing shifts from classic brick rowhomes to mid-century towers with skyline views. Tree-shaded blocks lead to the Schuylkill River Trail for commuting by bike or a long walk. Logan Square’s fountain and lawns add a civic, open-air pause between errands and exhibitions.
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822 Chauncey Rd · $1,925,000
$2.04M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.04M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
6 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.3%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Soaking tub
Breakfast area
Built-ins
Dining area
Family room off kitchen
Formal separate dining room
Additional stairway
Kitchen island
Eat-in kitchen
Master bath(s)
Wood floors
Crown moldings
Double/dual staircase
Exposed beams
Traditional floor plan
Basement with windows (full)
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms (all on upper levels)
One half bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Eat-in kitchen
Breakfast area
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in the basement
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Wood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Hot water heating
Natural gas fuel
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Level lot
Directions: On Mill Creek Road, turn Righters Mill Road, and left onto Chauncey Road; the home will be on the left
Home design
Detached home
Parking
Attached side-entry garage with two spaces
Two total garage/parking spaces
Construction
Stone and wood siding construction
Stone foundation
Asphalt roof
Built above grade (finished above-grade area reported)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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