This apartment, available September 15th, or sooner, has an attractive garden entrance. It is approached by walking from the slate street sidewalk, through the wrought-iron gateway, up the brick stairs and brick sidewalk - all original to the property. It takes up the entire floor of an historic Civil War house (circa early 1860's), a three-story brick home, situated on the last block of Green Street between 23rd and 24th Streets. The tree-lined block is absolutely lovely; there are large, old and stately homes with deep front garden lawns. The block is surrounded by public buildings with magnificent architecture and of historic significance. The area offers a perfect mix of green and urban living. The 2-bedroom apartment takes up the entire third floor (approximately 850 ft2), of this historic home, with a wonderful view of the city skyline. Throughout the apartment are the original architectural features of this grand home. Throughout the apartment are the original hardwood floors. The heating system is an old-fashioned hot-water radiator fueled by gas, which is the most energy-efficient and comfortable heating system. When one enters the apartment, the first area they see is a lovely, sunny alcove featuring a garden view. There is a large bright, sunny living room/bedroom, a second bedroom and an additional room that can be used as an ample den/office. There is a sunny and spacious kitchen/dining area with three windows. Included are refrigerator, stove/oven, garbage disposal and microwave. The bathroom has a combination tub and shower. There is a private washer/dryer in the apartment, as well as two air conditioners. Cable jack is already installed. Home owner/landlord lives on premises of this home on the beautiful 2300 block of Green Street. This very desirable, well-developed neighborhood has plentiful amenities. One can go food shopping at Whole Foods (5 blocks), Klein's Supermarket (2 blocks) or Garden Fresh Market (1 block), or go a little further to Trader Joe's, Reading Terminal Market or Chinatown, as well as a local Farmers Market. There are numerous dry cleaners very close by. For pharmacies, one can go to CVS (2 blocks) or the Philadelphia Pharmacy (2 blocks). Banks include Wells Fargo (2 blocks) and Polonia Bank (2 blocks). Many doctors and health practitioners are available in the immediate area, as well as other professional offices. There is a travel agency, florist, used book store, gas/service station, The Philadelphia Sports Club, Wawa, as well as other retail and service shops. There are at least two dozen restaurants, with diverse cuisines, within a short walk. This apartment is in a wonderful area that is rich with natural, cultural, and educational resources. The property is located within a block of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway; which houses the world-class Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Franklin Institute, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Natural History Museum, the Rodin Museum, the brand-new, splendid Barnes Foundation Museum and also, the main branch of the Philadelphia Free Library. It is only two blocks from the entrance of the 8,000-acre Fairmount Park, which features the Philadelphia Zoo, Please Touch Museum, the Azalea Gardens, Boathouse Row, the Schuylkill River, the Japanese Tea House, Memorial Hall, Lemon Hill with its historic mansions - in the very nearby areas, and many other features through out the park system. In addition to all the wonderful sights in Fairmount Park, there are many activities one can do within a few blocks of the apartment. Throughout the park system and along both Kelly Drive and West River Drive, on both banks of the Schuylkill River, one can partake in rowing, picnicking, strolling, running, jogging, biking, and skating - often times on paths designated for these activities. Another wonderful resource, that is accessed only 3 blocks away from this apartment, is the Schuylkill River Trail, which has many activities on this
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