Welcome home to 954 S. 6th Street. This beautiful 1890s historic home located in the historic Limerick District is dripping with original historic features. As you approach this home you are literally greeted by angels, the decorative frieze work on the front facade is exquisite and the original front window and doors still have gorgeous intact etched glass. As you enter through the arched entry you are greeted with the original fireplace with mantel and tile in the foyer. The main floor features a large living room with working pocket doors, that leads through another set or pocket doors into the formal dining area (currently being used as a tv room). Off the dining room is the guest full bathroom. The rear of the home is the large eat-in kitchen. In the center of the main floor, you will find 2, yes front and rear staircases are intact and meticulously maintained in their original beauty. As you walk up the front staircase to the 2nd floor, don't miss the original stained-glass window in the stairwell. The 2nd level host the primary bedroom, 2 additional large (each room has its original fireplace) and a full bath. The large windows on this floor let the warm natural light flood into these rooms. On this floor there is also a large original linen closet and the remnants of an original gas lamp. Take the last staircase to the 3rd floor where you find 2 large additional bedrooms spaces giving this home a total of 5 bedrooms and over 3200 sqft. of finished living space. Take the back staircase down to the main floor and make your way to the basement that has those amazing large stone block walls and concrete floor for amazing storage space, and look up, you can still see the original huge main wood beams that support this historic gem. The large backyard is a shaded oasis in the city with a privacy fence, off street parking and room to create your dream garden. Across the street from this home just steps away is a community garden and a park which has provided the current homeowner with tranquil living with the convenience of an urban location. This home has updated mechanicals like the Furnace, Roof, 12 replacement energy efficient windows and the homeowner has kept up with all the tuck pointing and facade on the exterior as needed with love. If you are looking for an amazing historic home in one of the country's most historically preserved neighborhoods you MUST come see this home, make your appointment today.
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