Beautifully sited on 1.3 acres of lush lawns, mature trees, and lovely gardens, this 1926 English Tudor maintains the charm and characteristics of its history whilst the chic upgrades ensure the ease of modern living. There is a gorgeous new cedar roof , new copper gutters, and the exterior is freshly painted. A new 2 car garage mimics the architecture of the house seamlessly. The 2nd floor of the garage is ready to be finished into a guest cottage, exercise room, home office or whatever best suits. A new underground sprinkler system will keep all the mature trees, lawn and gardens healthy. Enter the home through the arched leaded glass door. The floor plan enlists the best space planning principles and is perfect for entertaining. The large living room has French doors leading to the rear patio and the lovely fireplace is a strong focal point. The adjacent sun drenched conservatory has new travertine floors with radiant heating. The large dining room with bay windows also has direct access to the rear gardens. The modern kitchen has Carrara marble backsplash, black granite counter tops and a gourmet range. Custom built cabinetry conceals the appliances including 2 dishwashers and refrigeration. Ideal for casual living, the adjacent family room has exquisite, new , custom cabinetry and direct access to rear yard. A new powder room completes this level. Up the gracious staircase to the second floor also planked with oak flooring is the master bedroom suite. The new master bathroom has a custom vanity with double sinks, a frameless glass enclosed shower, radiant floor heating and a towel warmer. The custom built dressing room will please even the most discerning. This floor has 2 additional bedrooms, 2 additional full baths and an office. The third level has 2 additional bedrooms, a full bath and 2 storage closets, one cedar lined. New, security system with advanced features is state of the art. All this in the highly sought after Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia.