38 E Penn St

Ashlawn (c. 1851) Grand First-Floor Residence | 2 Bed, 2 Bath with Private Porch, Yard & Parking Option $2,160/month | Available Mid-August through September 1 Experience the elegance of a grand Victorian estate in the heart of Historic Germantown. Occupying the entire first floor of Ashlawn, a beautifully preserved residence built circa 1851, this expansive apartment blends remarkable historic architecture with tasteful modern updates. Soaring ceilings, original woodwork, decorative plaster medallions, restored hardwood floors, marble and wood mantels, oversized windows, and period lighting create a home unlike anything found in a typical apartment. The spacious layout includes gracious formal living and dining rooms, a renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry and butcher-block countertops, and two full bathrooms. The primary suite features a large walk-in closet and private en-suite bath, while the second bedroom is generously sized and served by a second full bath. Apartment Features: * Two large bedrooms * Two full bathrooms * Expansive formal living and dining room with original fireplace mantel * Renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry, butcher-block counters, farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, and dishwasher * In-unit washer and dryer * Large walk-in closet in the primary suite * Central air conditioning * Gas heat * Beautiful original woodwork, decorative plaster ceilings, fireplaces, and hardwood floors throughout Outside, enjoy amenities rarely found in Philadelphia apartments: * Two Private covered porch overlooking the grounds, including a dog run * Large shared yard with mature trees and landscaped green space * Quiet setting on the unit block of East Penn Street in Historic Germantown Additional fees: -Water - $65 (1-2 people) -Parking - $50 (1 car) Ashlawn offers the opportunity to live in one of Germantown's finest surviving nineteenth-century residences, where historic craftsmanship, generous room proportions, and modern conveniences come together in an exceptional setting. This is an apartment that feels much more like a private home than a typical rental. Available mid-August through September 1. Showings the first week of August. One-year lease preferred. Owner pays water. Tenant pays gas and electric. One year lease.