723 W Mount Airy Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Perched on a gentle rise above one of West Mount Airy's most prestigious residential roads, beautiful "Tuppence" offers architectural distinction, premier location and multiple upgrades?all on a lush 1.23 acres of landscaped grounds. This Norman style, 3-story stone residence offers 6 plus bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 2 half baths. The unique turreted front entry foyer with slate flooring is just the beginning of the elegant floor plan: 1st floor: Broad central hall with wide planked floors that stretch from front door to rear patio; Step-down living room with mahogany paneling, wood-burning fireplace, deep window sills and connection to large four-season sun room overlooking the rear lawns with exposed stone walls and built-in shelving; Sizeable powder room and coat closet off the central hall; Formal dining room for grand entertaining; Breakfast nook with distinctive Mercer tiled flooring; Large eat-in kitchen with abundance of counters and storage cabinets, gas cooking, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal; Pantry with exit to driveway. 2nd floor: Master bedroom suite with sunny southwest exposure, deep walk-in closets, dressing room with built-in drawers, master bath with high-quality fixtures and finishes; Special rounded sitting room (in turret just above the entry foyer) offers opportunity for private upstairs den or office; Two more large bedrooms each with its own bath; Rear wing of 2nd floor (accessed easily by rear stair) offers 2 smaller bedrooms, a full bath, and multiple storage closets. 3rd floor: flexible floorplan for bedrooms and/or play, media, studio rooms with one full bath and pull-down stair to attic space. Basement: full with large finished area with powder room and large unfinished area for utilities, laundry, storage and enclosed workshop. Two sets of French doors invite one to amazing outdoor spaces complete with in-ground pool, broad green lawns, mature perennial beds, a two-stall stable with enclosed corral. 3 car attached garage approached via stone-walled drive off the side street. This is a fantastic home and superb location.