A trophy-calibre historic residence on
Mansion Row in Society Hill, Philadelphia.
Originally the site of the residence of John Penn, son of William
Penn (founder of the colony of Pennsylvania), and, the former residence
of John Chew, the first US Supreme Court Justice.
Used by George
Washington as a military headquarters during the Revolutionary
War, the 'John Penn House' also served as the first Spanish
Embassy in the newly-formed United States of America.
An exceptional historic property ... original portions of this Residence
date to 1765.
The Property includes a stately 9000+ square foot Residence, plus a separate two-story tenant home. Interior spaces are absolutely magnificent, with a large number of original architectural elements, including
random width pine floors, original turned staircases, plaster moldings,
Pennsylvania marble, original hearthstones, an arched brick cellarway, a large private
courtyard with formal garden, and much, much more.
In total, the residence contains
21 rooms with 8 fireplaces, and features 13’ high ceilings throughout. On the second floor, there is the elgant 'Grand Ballroom', the site of countless historically significant gatherings and events.
This Residence has extraordinary historic standing and character, and, a highly coveted
Mansion Row address ... a wonderful opportunity for a restoration-minded
buyer.
The Residence is listed on both the US National Register of Historic Places and Philadelphia
Register of Historic Places. The John Penn House is one of Philadelphia’s
largest and most distinguished privately-owned historic mansions.
Recently featured in Architectural Digest, the Wall Street Journal,
Philadelphia Magazine, and the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Shown by appointment.
All inquiries handled in confidence.
Contact Steve DiFrancesco.
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