Status: Closed
MLS#: PAPH727712
Type: Residential - Single Family
Subdivision: Mt Airy (East)
County: PHILADELPHIA
Exceptional Victorian home in the desirable Gowen Estate neighborhood in East Mt Airy. This 3-story home is in fantastic condition and the Victorian details are so unique! There are stunning stained glass windows, rare turret feature at the front of the house, large front porch with swing, original woodwork throughout, gleaming oak and pine flooring, high ceilings, large rear yard, off-street parking, just to name a few features. Enter large front porch into entry foyer with coat closet. Hallway leads to large living room with dining area, ornamental fireplace and abundant windows and light. The hallway with another ornamental fireplace leads to dining room, now used as a family room. This opens up to newer kitchen with tile backsplash and flooring, granite coutertops, gas cooking, original cabinetry in the butler pantry, eat-in area, office area, door leading to powder room, entrance to rear steps and sliders to deck overlooking serene, deep backyard with shed. Second floor accessible from gorgeous main staircase with carved newel posts includes large hallway leading to three bedrooms all flooded with sunshine, hidden laundry area in one bedroom, hall bath and rear stairs. Third floor has three bedrooms, all large sized with unique ceilings and windows. One bedroom could be used as family room as well. Hall bath has claw foot tub and shower. Full basement is unfinished with utilities, storage, work areas, laundry area and french drain system. Other amenities: central air, almost all new windows, off-street cobblestone parking, large rear deck overlooking private beautiful yard, beautiful oversized front porch overlooking fabulous neighborhood with architecturally interesting homes and walking distance to Mt Airy shops, restaurants, transportation and very close to Chestnut Hill. A true beautiful home with great character and such personality! Seller is looking for a mid to later June settlement!