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Just over Philly’s city limits in Wyndmoor sits this stunning 1.53-acre estate that features a converted carriage house and a detached artist’s studio that was once home to the late local artist and antique dealer Helen L. Christy.
The massive 6,597-square-foot carriage house was originally part of a larger parcel of land called Gardens Estate, developed by Clayton T. Platt in the early 1850s. It was used as a summer escape from Center City for the family.
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Christy, who ran the Helen L. Jones French Antiques store in Chestnut Hill for many years, converted this 1873 carriage house into the stunning, 3-bedroom, 4.5-bath French Provincial house it is today.
The spacious foyer offers a nearly 360-degree view of the first floor, which is a mix of tiled floors and wide-plank hardwoods.
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One interesting detail about the home is that from the foyer there are two separate staircases. The main one leads to the dreamy master suite, which features cathedral ceilings, a fireplace, and more wide-plank hardwood floors. Meanwhile, the other staircase takes you to the home’s three other bedrooms.
The estate’s grounds are pretty spectacular, too. There’s a cute cottage—with heated floors, no less—that could be used as an artist’s studio or home office. And, the terraced, landscaped garden leads down to an in-ground pool.
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- 8625 Montgomery Avenue, Wyndmoor [The Lamb Squad]