After years of vacancy, Chestnut Hill’s magnificent Greylock estate, located at 209 W. Chestnut Hill Avenue, is now listed for sale (See listing HERE). The Chestnut Hill Conservancy holds two easements and an amendment on Greylock and is interested in working to balance the interests of potential buyers with continued preservation. If you are interested in being a part of the future of Chestnut Hill’s historic Greylock estate, please contact lori@chconservancy.org or the realtor at nigel.richards@compass.com (photo: Bradley Maule)

Easements, or donated development rights, are among the most effective and important tools for protecting precious architectural and natural resources. The conservation easement on Greylock preserves open green space, protects the property from land development, and helps to control surface water run-off within the Wissahickon Watershed. The façade easement on Greylock protects the exterior of the main building and the carriage house, both listed as “Significant” buildings within the Chestnut Hill National Register Historic District. There is also an amendment to the conservation and façade easements on this property that requires one or two Easement Managers to be hired if the property is used for commercial purposes and clarifies requirements for leasing the property. CLICK HERE to read the easements and amendment requirements.