Modern amenities meet historic charm in this 4 bedroom, 2.5
bathroom twin in the heart of Chestnut
Hill. The home was completely renovated in 2019 by the
current owners and is the
quintessential NW Philly twin with brick facade and a slate
mansard roof. The front porch looks out
onto the original wrought iron fence and yard canopied by
mature trees. Once inside, you'll
immediately notice the gleaming red oak hardwood
floors and recessed lighting that continue
throughout the bright and sunny home. The living room focal
point is the wood burning fireplace with
the original, decorative mantel and tiled hearth.
Continuing into the dining room, the
thoughtful addition of the built in wine-storage and serving
area that coordinate with the open kitchen
layout and the plantation shutters are indicative of the
attention to detail in the rest of the home.
New white cabinetry with Black Galaxy granite countertops
in the open concept kitchen offer a
striking combination when paired with the stainless steel GE
Monogram appliance suite and copper
finish hardware. The gas range and farmhouse sink are
welcome additions as are the decorative tile
backsplash above the range. Beyond the kitchen is the
mudroom / storage area with the same kitchen
cabinetry continued and tiled floor for rainy days. Just off
the mudroom is a powder room that still has
the original, tiled stall shower and can be easily used as a
full bath once again.
Heading up to the second floor, the first landing of the
staircase showcases a marble tiled inlay and
the original decorative railing. At the top of the stairs is
the first of three bedrooms on the second
floor. It is well-proportioned with a ceiling fan and
located next to the fully renovated bathroom with
combination tub and shower with custom glass
enclosure and glass tilework.
Continuing down the hall is the smaller, center bedroom
currently utilized as a home office and a third
larger bedroom also with a ceiling fan that overlooks the
front yard.
The entire third story has been converted to an oversized
primary bedroom suite with bathroom. The
abundance of windows, the high ceilings, and expansive size
make this room a welcome retreat.
There's plenty of closet space and enough room for a seating
area. The en suite bathroom has a
double vanity with a marble countertop, a walk-in shower
with subway tile, and a tile floor.
The fenced backyard is an oasis with new cedar fencing and
terraced landscaping. The covered back
porch is perfect for 4 season grilling with a flagstone
dining / seating area just beyond surrounded by
mature evergreens and hydrangeas. Walk up a few steps to
access the deep rear yard with tree cover
and storage shed. There's plenty of room to entertain in
this delightful space.
The full height basement is dry and could easily be finished
in the future. Additionally, the home
features fully updated electric (2019), a well-maintained
roof, and two heating/cooling zones, including
central HVAC system (AC installed 2019) with and a new
mini-split on the 3 rd floor (installed 2019).
This charming twin is walkable to everything
you want to be near with shops,
restaurants, parks, and public transportation within blocks.
