Unbeatable turn of the century Victorian style twin home featuring 5 bedrooms, 3.25 bathrooms, den/playroom, two parlors, tremendous original details, intricate moldings and doorways, and an award winning landscaped yard. This impeccable home sits on a tree-lined block with wide sidewalks, set back from the street with a charming front garden and porch. It all begins with an original vestibule with chestnut entry door leading into the foyer area. This magnificent foyer offers chestnut wainscoting, an original restored tile floor and an original faux painted canvas wall. Another chestnut door with etched glass takes you into the charming first floor parlor featuring original wood flooring, wood detailed fireplace mantle, cove ceiling and new low-e glass insulated front window. Or relax in an informal sitting area with a detailed brick and wood gas fireplace to enjoy the window seating provided by the leaded glass bow window. Enjoy meals in the formal dining room under a coffered ceiling and chandelier. The spacious eat-in kitchen is suited for any chef, from beginner to pro, with an island bar counter, Wood-Mode cabinetry and Thermador stainless steel gas burning stove. Unwind in the outdoor oasis provided by a 40ft+ rear yard complete with charming landscaping and 2 decked-in areas. Original hardwood steps lead to the second floor where you'll find the main parlor featuring original wood parquet floors with walnut inlay, large bay window, ornate wood and marble gas fireplace and original cocktail cabinet. Off the hall is a nicely renovated bathroom, adorable bedroom with carpeting, closet and access to the bathroom and additional rear bedroom. The large rear bedroom offers 3 windows and original closets. On the third floor you'll find 2 spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom and 2 smaller bedrooms that have been converted into large walk-in closets. The fourth floor offers a dormer bedroom, a full bathroom with clawfoot tub, a small mechanical room and an ultra large multipurpose room?ideal for a den, playroom, office, yoga studio, etc. The basement offers laundry, storage, mechanicals and a watershed. 1 year prepaid parking is included at Garden Court Condos at 47xx Pine St. This unbelievable home is located in University City, in the Penn Alexander School catchment, close to UPenn, Drexel, University of the Sciences, Clark Park and transportation.
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