This is the most sought after block in the heart of West Mount Airy adjacent to Carpenter Woods, a huge portion of Fairmount Park with many wooded pathways to explore. This two-story stone twin has been lived in and lovingly maintained by the same owners for forty-four years. The reason for selling is to be geographically closer to their off-spring. Solidly built with stone, you are greeted by a towering maple leading to an open, recently poured porch. There is a multitude of diverse, flowering vegetation alongside of the house, as well as shrubs separating the porch from the street. A slate pathway leads to the rear, where there is a patio and a hedge-protected garden with many perennials. There is a large living room with a stone, wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen with all amenities: a wall-to-wall window with a view of the rear garden, a dining counter along one wall, plenty of cabinet space, a stainless steel sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal, gas wall oven and gas counter-top range. The entire first floor is efficiently and quietly cooled with a high-end window air conditioner. A door from the kitchen leads to a stairway and down to the rear patio. The second floor has an open-hall floor plan attaching to a charmingly redone bathroom and four good-sized bedrooms with plenty of closet space (including a hall closet), one bedroom having shelving for a substantial library, wall-to-wall carpeting and a ceiling fan. One bedroom also has a high-quality air conditioner. All floors are hardwood. There is a gas hot-water heating system and a vast majority of copper piping throughout the house. The many replacement windows and storm windows all open and close easily, lead to great cross-ventilation and are connected to an updated security system that covers the entire house, including the basement. It is very tranquil inside the house and out. There is a large, full, very dry basement with several separate, good-sized storage rooms (all with built-in shelving), a dehumidifier, a separate toilet and an outside exit leading to the garden and patio in the rear. Wissahickon Park is steps away, as is Weavers Way Co-0p, High Point Cafe and Henry School. It is a six minute drive to Chestnut Hill and even less to the most happening spots in Germantown. The bus stop is two blocks away and it's an easy walk to Carpenter Lane train station. The neighbors are fantastic and there is a real sense of community.
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