Status: Closed
MLS#: PAPH967524
Type: Residential - Condo
Subdivision: University City
County: PHILADELPHIA
Beautiful four-bedroom, three-bath condo at historic Garden Court in University City. This sun drenched home has been lovingly updated by the current owners to create an entertainer's dream. Enter into a spacious foyer where you'll be impressed with the beauty and sophistication of a modern home that retains all the details and charm of a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Off the vestibule is a large den with bay windows that can serve as a fourth bedroom or a home office. Just beyond is the chef's kitchen, butler's pantry, laundry and a full guest bath. The gourmet kitchen features a double WOLF oven with commercial vent hood, griddle, indoor grille and pot-filler faucet, a double door Northland refrigerator, two Fisher and Paykel dishwasher drawers, under-counter microwave drawer, a butcher-block food prep peninsula, soapstone counters, commercial grade steel pot racks, deep sink with commercial grade gooseneck faucet and filtered instant hot/chilled water. The extensive pantry storage area features floor-to-ceiling cherry cabinets with toe-kick drawers. A serving window and stone bar area separates the gourmet kitchen from the dining room where you'll find raised panel wainscot, crown mouldings and wiring for alternative use as a home entertainment center or family room. Another serving window provides access from the kitchen to the great room. The great room can serve as a living room and dining area. It features brilliant southern exposure, hardwood flooring, a decorative fireplace and a bar closet. Double doors provide privacy for the bedroom wing of this home. Along the hallway to the bedrooms, you'll find built-in shelving for art, spacious closets for linens and storage, and three very large bedrooms. All bedrooms have hardwood floors, ceiling fans and wonderful walk-in closets. The primary bedroom has an attached bath with original milk glass walls and floor tiles, stained glass window and built-in water filter at the sink. The two other bedrooms share a hall bath that also features original milk-glass walls, floor tiles, and stained glass window, plus designer Ariel toilet and reglazed cast iron tub. Another three-piece bath with floor-to-ceiling tile and stained glass window is located by the butler's pantry and services the fourth bedroom/den. A full-size stacked laundry, dedicated ice maker and a doorway to the balcony are also located in the butler's pantry. Convenient trash and recycling pickup is available from the balcony outside the back door. The community amenities include Olympic size indoor swimming pool, lounge with billiards table, library, fitness room and bike storage areas. The gated courtyard is beautifully landscaped, and includes waterfall, creek and koi pond, with bench seating for outdoor recreation. This home is conveniently located to University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, shopping and public transportation. Just minutes away from Center City, and easy access to the suburbs. You'll find it is the perfect location in Philadelphia. Offered with a one year Home Warranty through American Home Shield.