Status: Closed
MLS#: PAPH898596
Type: Residential - Townhouse
Subdivision: Manayunk
County: PHILADELPHIA
A treasure in Manayunk! Perfect for the buyer who wants comfort on the inside and plenty of opportunity for sunshine, fresh air, gardening, barbequeing, and views of the wide sky and Manayunk rooftops on the outside. This 1910 two-story stucco rowhome offers so much more than one sees from the street. 1st floor: entry hall with handsome wainscot; glass door allows natural light into the living room that boasts beautifully finished floors, ceiling fan and plenty of room to sit and relax; the solid staircase crosses the house in just the way homes were often built at the beginning of the 20th century and provides the separation between the living room and the spacious room that offers a great kitchen with island, gas cooking with microwave above, good butcher block counter space and cabinetry with new hardware, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, garbage disposal, ceramic tile floors, ceiling fan, and excellent lighting for the great cook! There's enough room here to create a dining area with table and chairs; rear exit accesses open private rear porch that sits high over the rear yard with wonderful garden views. 2nd floor: Two bedrooms, 14x13 and 7x11, each with a good closet, one with carpet, one with beautiful pine floors; Overlarge recently renovated bathroom with shower over tub, delightful ceramic tile on floor and walls, new window; Skylight in 2nd floor hall brings in natural light. Basement: Let's call this a "lower living level" because it adds useful living space to this 2 bedroom home! Front room, just partially finished, but welcoming spot for office/sitting area/TV room/play room? with its own door to steps that lead up to the street level; Middle room accommodates laundry (washer and gas dryer), gas boiler for heat (recently serviced) and gas 40 gallon domestic hot water heater, and a full bath! installed in 2015 with large walk-in shower, sink and toilet; Rear room, 15x8, is enclosed and heated, situated under the open porch above. It is light-filled with a broad wall of windows with views of the garden. It exits to the deep fenced gardens/rear yard. This little house is simply charming! It is located in an historic Philadelphia "river ward" neighborhood that revels in 21st century cool Manayunk shops, cafes, restaurants, cycling paths. The walk score is "75" and public transportation is close by, too. Quick settlement possible.