2509 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Welcome home to this 1908 Girard Estate craftsman bungalow style twin, featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and an overwhelming abundance of warmth, character and charm. The perfect serenade of original features and modern updates make this home a perfect choice for today's buyer. A lovely front garden greets you from the curb with lush shrubbery, plantings and flowers, and a raised porch by the front door allows opportunity to get to know your neighbors while sipping morning coffee. Original front door with etched glass leads into the vestibule with original half wall wainscoting, tile floor and a wood door into the wide open living room. The living room adorns beautiful original wood flooring, a newer, historically replaced, large front window, a gas fireplace with wood and tile mantle, and a side window. Follow under an archway and pocket doors into the formal dining room, complete with wood floors, a bay window and an antique glass and brass chandelier. The kitchen was handsomely updated in 2013 and features tile flooring, maple cabinetry, granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, pantry closets, a bar counter with pendant lighting and 3 side windows. Next you'll find the breakfast area hosting a french door out onto the rear covered porch and handsomely landscaped red brick yard - perfect for those barbeques! The second floor begins with a front bedroom offering wood flooring, 2 closets, a former bedroom converted into walk-in closet, easily converted back into a 4th bedroom, and sliding glass door onto a balcony with Center City glimpses and sunset views! Off the hall you'll find two additional bedrooms, a hallway closet, pull down attic with steps, and a 4 piece bath, all redone in 2012, featuring a tile floor, all-tile and glass stall shower, soaking tub and dual vanity with granite countertop. The beautifully finished basement offers mechanicals, laundry and ample storage. This home has been impeccably restored and updated and offers immense "good vibrations" throughout. You will love this historic Girard Estates location, close to the stadiums (sports-lovers paradise!), highways, transportation, parks and Center City. This is the kind of house that makes you feel right at home the moment you step inside? don't miss!