Status: Closed
MLS#: PAPH850746
Type: Residential - Single Family
Subdivision: Mt Airy (West)
County: PHILADELPHIA
A Romantic Home of Traditions that harks back to a gentler, more gracious era that blends yesterday's charm with today's conveniences.Stately Center Hall Stone Colonial, c.1911 in West Mt. Airy bringing Old World Charm to Life In Philadelphia! This Turn-of-the-Century Colonial blends yesteryear elements & harmonizes them architecturally with modern day upgrades in all the right rooms: Kitchen and baths and mechanics! This home is complete with generous rooms, 10' ceilings, inviting covered front porch, handsomely sitting high above the street to offer direct sunlight in every room, off-street parking. Enter into the Center Hall, Living Room with fireplace facing front to your left, Formal Dining room which overlooks the gardens to your right. Anyone who cooks will love the NEW smart designed kitchen (2019). It offers the ultimate in gourmet convenience with it's superb European style and feel, warm, open and sunny complete with high white Shaker wood cabinets, metal hardware, carrara white lantern shaped arabesque baroque tiled backsplash, chunky marble-flecked ceramic tiled floors, food preparation area with 5-burner gas stove, all stainless appliances, garbage disposal, deep double stainless sinks, Alaska white marble flecked granite countertops, designed eating area, all exiting to rear yard/garden which adjoins Historic Upsala where the Battle of Germantown was fought in 1777. Upstairs you will find a Master Bedroom suite, full master bath, romantic balcony overlooking backyard and gardens, and decorative moldings. This home lends itself to a myriad of uses from an elegant residence to a modern family home consisting of 4500 interior sq feet of living, ALL classic elements were brought back to life in this 6-7 bedrooms, 3 brand NEW full baths, 1st floor powder room, 1st/2nd level landing laundry, freshly painted interior and exterior in muted neutral colors, dark stained walnut oak and pine refinished floors t/o, clean dry basement, big backyard. Lower level clean basement all waterproofed, re-wired and meticulous, ready to be finished and outside exit. Extras include: plenty of closet space throughout, NEW asphalt shingle roof ( 2019 ) , HVAC, CENTRAL AIR ( all in 2019 ), gas steam heat, 200 amp circuit breakers with all wiring replaced, new PEX plumbing and newer plumbing pipes throughout, just painted interior and exterior in muted pretty colors, refinished oak and pine floors, off-street parking. Imagine spending your spring waking up to the sweet smell of honeysuckle, surrounded by beautiful turn of the century stone architecture nestled in the cool green of the trees, and bright colors of the azaleas....And you almost forgot you were a few minutes drive thru the park to Center City. A masterpiece of light, air & space, this home is perfect for modern living with traditional charm.