Magnificent, well-positioned historic residence on tree-lined
Mansion Row in Society Hill, Philadelphia. Portions of the structure
date to 1765.
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' was also the site of the first Spanish
embassy in the United States.
An exceptional, trophy-calibre historic mansion.
Offering includes a stately, expansive 9000 square foot main
residence, plus a separate two-story tenant home. Stunning interior
spaces, with numerous original architectural elements, including
random width pine floors and turned staircases, plaster moldings,
marble, original hearthstones, arched brick cellarway, private
courtyard with garden, and much, much more. Residence contains
21 rooms with 8 fireplaces, and 13’ ceilings throughout.
Extraordinary historic standing and character, with a coveted
Mansion Row address, and a wonderful opportunity for a restoration-minded
buyer.
The residence is listed on both the National Register and Philadelphia
Register of Historic Places, and 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 private appointment only.
All inquiries handled in confidence.
Contact Steve DiFrancesco at 610-347-1000.
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