This large and lovely, penthouse condo is in a gorgeous 1920's building. It enjoys the convenience of location and shared staff, but feels like a Single Home. Eighteen (18!) large windows face all compass directions. (9 South, 5 West and 2 each North and East). Fourteen have been replaced by expensive historically accurate 'Architectural Windows'. The other 4 are the original Art Deco 'Stained Glass' windows that allow the bathrooms to have beautiful light with no sacrifice of privacy. E-605 is one of the larger units in the complex. It has 2,039 Square Feet of beautiful and useful space and one of the most gracious of floor plans, (minimal space is sacrificed to corridors). The last unit of a similar size and type was under contract within 2 days of showing, (to someone who has lived here, in a smaller unit, for 14 years).Four 'Public Rooms include an Entry to Living Room Span that is 39'4 long and leads the eye from the front door to a stretch of South-facing windows overlooking gorgeous Pine Street and green West Philly. Another open stretch, (28') intersects the 39' run and is parallel to the South facing windows. The combination exceeds the drama of generic Open, Loft-style floor plans. The Entry is an interior room, easy on the eyes and digital screens. The Living Room features period details (Mullioned windows, moldings and a decorative fireplace). The Formal Dining Room is large enough, (18'6 x 13') to host holiday gatherings, and has a capacious closet for fancier dishes and linens+++. The Kitchen is efficient and opens to all of: Entrance Hall, (carry groceries up in the Elevator and deliver directly to the Kitchen); and Dining Room and Balcony, (serve meals or beverages with formal elegance or Al Fresco ease); and 'Servant's suite'. The private rooms are separate enough to practice social distancing or have a live-in helper. The primary Bedroom has an en-suite Bathroom, the second Bedroom has direct access to a Bathroom that also opens to a hallway. The Small Bedroom, (or private study) is near the Laundry / half Bathroom. Features include 100 ceiling heights, oak floors and newer windows with screens that allow cleaner living. An abundance of closets allows storage be tucked away neatly. Garden Court is rated the prettiest neighborhood in Philadelphia, and this gated community is the 'heart' of this desirable neighborhood. E-605 is the 'heart' of GC centered between the two courtyards and high enough to enjoy expansive views. The price reflects the Seller's willingness to assist a Buyer with credits toward freshening of Paint, improving the Appliances and the Laundry area.GCCA benefits from the passive health and comfort features of the 1920's, including: deciduous street trees; an 'attic' / buffer that helps regulate temperatures between roof and condo, and steam heat (the engineering response to the 1918 pandemic). Because this is a top floor there is precedent for installing Central Air. The beautiful Courtyards, with Fountains and Koi Ponds, are a rare oasis allowing residents to commune with nature and near neighbors, without sacrificing the conveniences of nearby Public Transportation, goods and services. PHL and AMTRAK are close-at-hand. Walk or Bike to nearby Universities, Hospitals and Employers, and use the exterior bike racks and interior bike storage room, to secure your ride. This Condo offers many luxury amenities including: an Art Deco POOL (60' x 25'), a GYM, LIBRARY and COMMUNITY ROOM (with Billiards and Table Tennis). Staff maintains the Elevators, Hallways and Grounds, shovels snow, picks up street litter and carries Trash and Recycling from the Balconies twice a week. It feels luxurious to have someone else take out rubbish and clear away snow and litter! There are too many delights to enumerate here, so please schedule your visit ASAP, before E-605 is snapped up by another Buyer. 2020-10-25
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