Grand University City twin with substantial outdoor spaces, significant character, and awesome light. Situated on a stately, tree-lined avenue. 5 bedrooms plus a lovely family room, 2.5 baths, and AMAZING outdoor space (wrap-around covered porch, front yard, and a huge rear yard). This south-facing home offers renovated kitchen and baths (2016) plus so many original elements (1891). Fantastic original front door, detailed original wood flooring, pocket door, ornate staircase, high ceilings, stained/leaded glass, and 3 decorative mantles. The home is complimented with wainscoting, Crown molding and trim, high ceilings, and a sun tube (for even more light). The 1st floor includes the living room with tons of light, a lovely fireplace, and stained/leaded glass. The spacious kitchen has been completely renovated with island and breakfast bar, Shaker cabinets, and LG appliances. It opens to the large dining room with a sunny bay window and original pocket door. Half-bath. Laundry room. The huge rear yard. The 2nd floor includes the the south-facing family room, master bedroom, second bedroom, and a renovated full bath. The 3rd floor has three more large bedrooms and a renovated full bath. Excellent storage throughout. The attic offers even more storage with two separate cedar closets. This magical home overlooks quiet, tree lined Springfield Avenue and is a short walk to Clark Park and its fabulous Farmers' market, Dog Park, Mariposa Food Co-op, Dock Street, Gold Standard, Vietnam Cafe, Vientiane, Milk & Honey, all of Baltimore Avenue's Restaurant Row, and other restaurants, shops & cafes. Close to HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, University of the Sciences. 12 minutes to Rittenhouse Square by car or bike and plenty of convenient SEPTA options.
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