Bouvier Mansion Listed For Sale (with Prudential Fox & Roach)

Bouvier Mansion Listed For Sale (with Prudential Fox & Roach)

Here’s the description from the listing agent’s MLS listing page:

“One of the most recognized homes in the city of Philadelphia, the Bouvier Mansion! A historical masterpiece that graces most Philadelphia tourist photo albums. Originally the residence of Michel Bouvier, great-great-grandfather of Jacquilene Bouvier Kennedy. This Italianate style Society Hill home was renovated in 2009 in a sleek contemporary style to combine the old world charm of the exterior w/ all the modern conveniences inside that we require today. Top of the line Duravit and HansGrohe kitchen/bath fixtures. Wolf, Sub-Zero, Dacor kitchen appliances. The grand, contemporary 44 ft living room with 13 ft ceiling and massive limestone fireplace is perfect for entertaining! French doors look out onto an adjacent Ipe ironwood mahogany deck on the building’s side. The 1st floor is completed with 1/2 bath, a spectacular kitchen + dining room leading to a tranquil rear garden with barbeque area and evergreens. Granite & quartz countertops throughout. The master suite complete with walk in closets & fireplace graces the front of the home’s 2nd floor and contains its own Zen-like bath w/ double vanities, large custom stall shower and extra large, sleek contemporary interpretation of a traditional Japanese ofuro soaking tub. The remainder of the 2nd fl consists of a library including custom-built shelving for 1000’s of books and its own 1/2 bth. The 3rd fl consists of 3 bds w/ 2 bths (1 bd currently used as an office), a sitting room, and convenient utility room with washer/dryer combo. The 4th fl is a bedroom/bath suite w/ walk-in closets and breath taking views. The finished basement features elevator access with additional stops at floors 1, 2 and 3; nanny/guest suite with separate entrance from street, exercise room, sauna, walk-in cedar closet, large utility room with dual washer/dryer sets plus space for freezer etc., and plenty of storage.”

Here’s a little history on Jacqueline:

Before Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was married to John F. Kennedy and forever linked to American politics and history, (as well as American style), she was Jackie Bouvier — descended from a family linked to Napoleon-era France.  A former Bouvier family home recently hit the Philadelphia real estate market for $3.199 million. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ great-great grandfather, Michel Bouvier lived in the home after it was built in 1850. Michel Bouvier was a cabinetmaker and left France after the defeat of Napoleon in 1815. In Philadelphia he opened a cabinet and furniture shop where he made items for Napoleon’s brother, Joseph Bonaparte.  Later, Michel Bouvier established himself in real estate speculation and the Bouvier fortune was further established. (Zillow)

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