Magnificent Spruce Street townhome steps from Rittenhouse Square that has been completely modernized while staying true to many of its original details from when it was built between 1862 and 1863 The entire home can be used as a single family residence, but is currently set up with an office on the front portion of the ground floor, a separate bi-level apartment in the rear on the first and second floors, and a grand single family home in the front portion of the second floor and on the third and fourth floors Built by Henry Maule of Maule Lumber Company, which was located at 25th and South Streets, and primarily lived in by doctors, the house boasts incredible details throughout including plaster baseboard and crown (some with acanthus leaves) moldings, wainscoting, an original staircase, arched doorways and windows, wood-burning fireplaces and a rich brick faade Enter the home through a double door vestibule into a marble appointed foyer; immediately to the right is an entrance to the office The rear of the first floor provides access to what is currently set-up as a separate bi-level apartmentthe ground floor of the apartment has a sun-soaked great room and full kitchen and the second story of the apartment has a large bedroom and a den/study with built-in bookshelves and a bay window The front portion of the second story is perfect for entertainingthere is a spacious formal living room with fireplace; open dining room; chef's kitchen boasting generous cabinet and counter space, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, a breakfast bar overlooking the dining room and pantry; and a powder room The third floor has a bright guest room suite with both a sitting room and bedroom, excellent closet space, and an ensuite full bathroom that is also accessible from the hallway Also on the third floor is the expansive master suite which has recessed lighting; a beautiful marble fireplace; large walk in closet; and amazing ensuite bathroom with double sink vanity, jetted soaking tub, walk-in shower, and sauna; the laundry room is on this floor The fourth floor has two additional bedrooms, one with an adjacent sitting room, and a full hall bathroom Behind the home is secure, two car gated parking accessible from Cypress Street that brings you into the house through a side entrance on the first floor There is an unfinished basement with ample storage space and a cedar closet All of the mechanicals in the house are under ten years old The home has potential for both an elevator and a roof deck
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