Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
East Mt. Airy, Philadelphia
Philadelphia Schools
Gowen Avenue has been called "the prettiest street in America" by the magazine Victorian Homes.
This superb house designed by Frank G. Pierson in 1895 combines sumptuous Victorian detail with
Colonial symmetry. It has been featured twice on the Gowen Estate House Tour. The formal living
room and grand dining room will accomodate a crowd or relax with a quiet cup of coffee in the
charming garden room overlooking the secluded gardens. The spacious rooms are well appointed
with large windows, fine woodwork, 6 fireplaces, stained glass and inlaid floors. There is a second
floor library and first floor den, an elevator and large breakfast/family room. Six bedrooms,
3 full baths, 2 half baths. Enjoy outside living on the wide porches, patio and in-ground pool in
private grounds with mature speciman plantings. Up to date mechanical systems. The house is
conveniently located 1 block from commuter train station. Close to shops in Chesnut Hill. Seller
offers a $15,000 re-decorating allowance.











