One of kind Penn Alexander School District mansion. Rumors say this circa 1882 estate was built for a co-founder of Merck Pharmaceuticals for his Clark Park summer home. It is gorgeous! If you want big, bright and brilliantly located, this is the place to choose. Rare and desirable are the corner location, with fenced Front, Side and Rear Gardens and the possibility of "Curb-cut" and Parking for several cars in the back. (Or enjoy easy parking on the street and keep a huge yard.) The property was renovated in 2016 with central air, new wiring, ultra modern kitchen and great room, and stunning master suite. Highlights: Original inlaid hardwood flooring, 12-foot ceilings, back and front staircases, fireplaces, mahogany-wood porch, walk-in cedar closet, vestibule & mudroom; leaded glass bay windows, bonus 1,400 square foot basement, pocket doors, library, and impressive .1 acre backyard. The third floor study features a fully wired balcony with views of the Philadelphia skyline. Located inside the coveted Penn Alexander K-8 School CATCHMENT, walking distance from Clark Park, the Woodlands, and University City, this historical gem is only a 10-minute drive from Center City Philadelphia, but it feels like a world away! Lush greenery and mature trees line this family friendly block with the bustling Baltimore Avenue restaurant scene just around the corner. Transportation is a breeze with the Free-PENN-Bus stopping at the corner and two trolley lines (34 & 13) less than a three minute walk from the front or back door.
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