Status: Closed
MLS#: 1000298481
Type: Residential - Single Family
Subdivision: Mt Airy (West)
County: PHILADELPHIA
1920's single family three-story home located in desirable West Mount Airy. Spacious with distinctive character and charm, this 7 bedroom, 3 full bath + 2 half bath home is situated on .29 acres and 4,457 sq.ft. of living space. Formal vestibule entrance with two closets leads into the entrance foyer that showcases elevated ceilings and a turn-style staircase with palladian window. The living room boasts crown molding, large bay window, a wood-burning fireplace, and original hardwood floors that are found throughout the home. Through the French doors off of the living room is a family room complete with bead board ceiling, Wissahickon schist stone walls, and large windows overlooking the yard. An elegant formal dining room is an entertainer's dream, featuring a second wood-burning fireplace. A swinging butler's door opens into the spacious and bright eat-in kitchen. Off of the kitchen is a deck with stairs to the large yard featuring mature plantings, with access to the private driveway and detached 1-car garage. The second floor features the master bedroom suite with french doors to a tranquil sitting room with a wall of windows, and a master bath with ceramic tile and stall shower. Three sizable bedrooms, and a full hall bath with subway tile, hex flooring, pedestal sink, and claw-foot tub complete the second level. The third floor offers three more bedrooms, a full bath with pedestal sink, claw-foot tub, wainscoting, and ceramic tile stall shower completes the third level. The walk-out basement includes a half bath, and features abundant storage space. This unique residence is close to schools, shopping, Fairmount Park trails, Rittenhouse Town, regional rail and surface transportation for easy commutes. The Walnut Lane Bridge provides easy access to Roxborough, Manayunk, and Lincoln Drive, connecting you to Chestnut Hill or access to US-1 or I-76 for a short drive to Center City.