Located on famous S Broad St Doctors Row, this grand three-story traditional brownstone home is not to be missed! This stunning home has been tastefully upgraded to possess all of your modern creature comforts, while still highlighting the preserved original charm & character you will find around every corner, the attention to craftsmanship and detail cannot be matched. Stately front doors open into the vestibule with original tile, stained glass doors, and transom windows. The vestibule leads into a large hallway with soaring ceilings, crown moldings, and oak floors with walnut trim. The first room on the right is currently used as a home office with original pocket doors. Your eye is immediately drawn to the ornate fireplace mantle with original tile work inset. The front windows are massive at over 6 ft tall with pocket shutters, overlooking Broad Street allowing in an abundance of natural light. The next room has wood floors and a storage closet. A large hall coat closet, at over 7 ft , offers convenient storage. Another set of stained glass split doors open to an au-pair suite, currently used as a home gym, with potential to be converted to ada compliant. It includes two 6 ft tall windows, wood floors, an original fireplace mantle and exterior door to the side alley. Completing the suite is a 3 piece bath with subway tiling, and Kohler fixtures. A door to the rear staircase leads up to the 2nd floor kitchen or out to the very large garage with a 14 ft insulated door. Fit 2 compact vehicles inside or 1 full with plenty of storage. The basement below is large, dry, and unfinished with 10 ft ceilings, cement floor, utility sink, and front windows. It offers an unbelievable amount of storage or workshop space. Built as a bedroom, the 2nd floor front room is enjoyed as a music/sitting room featuring 2 oversized windows with pocket shutters and 2 built-in dressers. Next is a full sized formal dining room with 2 closets, perfect for the holiday party or Sunday dinner. A large powder room has a vessel sink and subway tiles along with a full sized washer/dryer. Double glass doors separate the 24 ft long living room with 5 windows, and an original fireplace mantle. The living room opens into a 24 ft long eat in kitchen with 11 ft counter island. The heart of the home, this gourmet kitchen has 2 sinks, 2 convection Jenn Air ovens, a 6 burner Dacor cooktop, Bosch dishwasher and 20 bottle Marvel wine refrigerator, appreciated by the budding oenophile! Huge double sliding doors open to the spacious outdoor patio that overlooks Watts street. Rounding out the kitchen is the original refurbished pantry from the 1880s. The 3rd floor has a full bath with cast iron tub, Kohler fixtures, linen cabinet, 6 ft window, and glass tiles. The middle bedroom has a ceiling fan and 3 windows. The 18x18 front bedroom is overly spacious with large windows and a stunning original built in armoire with beveled mirrors. The primary bedroom suite has his and her closets, high ceilings, and a bay window offering unparalleled views of Center City including the Ben Franklin and Walt Whitman Bridges. This suite bathroom has a 7 ft vanity with double sinks, ceramic and glass tile, Kohler fixtures, and granite floors. A large hallway skylight on the 3rd floor lets the sunlight pour in and all transom windows above the doors on the 3rd floor open, allowing air circulation whenever desired. Other amenities of this home include 2 AC systems, 2 heaters, and 2 200 amp circuit breaker panels. Security system, cameras, and fully wired for cable. With a Walk Score of 98, this home is a Walkers Paradise! Centrally located on S Broad Street with all of its conveniences, you are steps away from E Passyunk Ave with neighborhood dining favorites like Barcelona Wine Bar, Laurel & Rival Bros Coffee. Located in Andrew Jackson Catchment. Upgrades and a can't miss location make this S Philly brownstone a must see! 2021-06-10
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