1524 Swain St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

One of Philadelphia Magazine's neighborhoods to watch and in the sought after Bache Martin catchment! This fantastic home with garage parking features 10ft+ ceilings, a well-designed floor plan with large, airy rooms and tons of natural light. The three-story traditional brick home boasts soaring ceilings, hardwood flooring and large windows and sliding glass doors flooding the space with natural light. Enter at garage level into a foyer leading to a open floor plan living, dining room and Kitchen space with glass Sliders to invite the outside in and lead to a sunny patio with a privacy fence and lush planters, a great spot for summer evenings relaxing or bbqing. The dining area is gracious enough for a large dinner party with recessed lighting. The garden off the dining area/kitchen allows for cocktails in the cool breeze after dinner. The stylish, well-appointed kitchen with dark walnut cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops features a large island with pendant lighting and plenty of room for food preparation. Upstairs you'll find two sunny bedrooms, one with bay windows, both with hardwood floors, and sizable closets. Gorgeous Shared spa-like bath with double vanity, walk in glass shower and soaking tub and a spacious laundry room with storage rounds out the 2nd floor. The Third Floor Wows you, the Owners Suite is sunlit with glass sliding doors opening to a private balcony for sipping wine or coffee, a built in coffee and bar area, and a huge walk in dressing room, closet. The Owner's Suite Luxurious Bath has a spa tub with TV hook up, and glass surround shower with extra storage in the vanity. The finished basement offers a family room with plenty of storage space and a powder room. New Roof (2019 w transferrable warranty). The neighborhood comes alive in the summer as it is home to Philadelphia's largest outdoor events, parades, concerts and races. For the foodie, walk to delightful bistros, gourmet food shops, friendly cafes, fine restaurants, and local pubs along Fairmount Avenue. Enjoy a stroll past the boathouses on near-by Kelly Drive, a tour at the Museum of Art or a bike ride along the flag-lined Ben Franklin Parkway. Stop for a drink at Bar Hygge, lunch at Rybread, pick up groceries at Whole Foods or a coffee at Tela's. Cross nearby Broad Street to enjoy the revitalization of the Spring Arts District and admire the newly refurbished Divine Lorraine. If you are looking for convenient living with parking surrounded by some the best neighborhood amenities Philadelphia has to offer, you have found your home! 2020-09-04