Stone Italianate Stunner in Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill Lists for Nearly $2.2 Million—and Comes With $1.5 Million in Renovations

The stone façade of the 165-year-old home in Philadelphia stands like a sentry to the city’s past, with its tall shutter-framed windows and bracketed cornices.

The impeccably renovated home at 400 East Evergreen Avenue, which was recently listed for $2,175,000, is among the rare surviving Italianate residences in the historic Chestnut Hill neighborhood—making it as much a local landmark as it is a private home.

“This 1860 stone Italianate residence is a Chestnut Hill treasure, and it’s been lovingly preserved and modernized by owners committed to honoring its heritage,” says listing agent Douglas Pearson.

These efforts are apparent from the moment you cross the threshold of the grand foyer, which unfolds into a harmony of well-lit rooms filled with original details and modern amenities.

Coming in at 4,018 square feet, the home comes with five bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and plenty of open living space across the dining room, living room, and outdoor terrace. 

For such an old home, the sense of the space and tasteful modernization cannot be underplayed. Ceilings soar to 11 feet, and walls have been recently refinished in plaster with a limewash texture, creating a soft glow that evolves with the changing daylight. 

Built-ins and a working fireplace frame the living room, while millwork throughout the home underscores its craftsmanship.

“It’s one of the rare original stone homes in Chestnut Hill. Every architectural detail complements the home’s historic integrity,” notes Pearson.

The best part? That integrity comes without compromise, as more than $1.5 million in renovations were completed by the acclaimed firm Kieran Timberlake in collaboration with Philadelphia historic renovation experts Rasmussen/Su in recent years. The kitchen and bathrooms are perfect examples of the caliber of work that’s been done. 

“The kitchen blends soapstone counters, and a Wolf range, and Sub-Zero refrigerator with the original pantry,” says Pearson. “The primary suite now features a steam shower, heated floors, hidden storage, and refined cabinetry. The third floor offers a modern bath with a 6-foot soaking tub and tiled shower.”

But the most magnetic quality of this home is possibly the way it dissolves the boundary between indoors and outdoors. In the dining room, a set of painstakingly restored French doors swing open onto porches that blur into gardens. Here, porcelain-paver patios wind through mature plantings, leading to a Hartley Botanic greenhouse that looks like it was plucked directly from the grounds of an English estate. 

“Buyers will be drawn to the seamless indoor-outdoor transition,” Pearson explains. “The engineered outdoor spaces extend daily living into serene nature.” 

The esteemed stone home is also within walking distance of Chestnut Hill’s boutiques, cafés, and restaurants, with Center City just a short train ride away. 

“It’s rare to find a house that radiates 19th-century character yet performs like a modern home,” says Pearson. “You’ve got architectural drama, meticulous materials, lush outdoor living, and all new systems. This is truly a meticulously reimagined, historic masterpiece.”