5056 McKean Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

What a great house! This is a larger than usual southwest Germantown 2-story rowhome that has been beautifully maintained, has a warm welcoming vibe, and many wonderful upgrades. 1st floor: large (10x12) sunlit heated entry foyer with new oak flooring; french doors lead to large living room with original 1920's fireplace mantel with Mercer tile hearth; formal dining room with coat closet; huge kitchen just like what everyone wants today with gas cooking, new polished granite countertops, new and abundant cabinetry, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, new stainless steel sink and faucets, recessed lighting, plenty of space for table and chairs; exit to deck and rear yard. 2nd floor: front bedroom with 2 closets and bank of windows for morning sunshine; fully renovated hall bath with shower over tub, gorgeous ceramic tile surround and floor, polished granite counter on large sink cabinet, linen closet and skylight; 2nd bedroom currently used as office with built-in shelving; 3rd small bedroom has been converted by the current owners as a huge walk-in organized closet; 4th bedroom with closet floods with warm afternoon sunshine. Hallway skylight brings in more light. Full basement has 3 rooms: front room for storage; middle room for owner's workshop (also utilties); rear room for laundry, exercise. Although the basement is technically unfinished, it has been used for living purposes (office, workshop, craft studio, more)over the years: high ceilings and well-lit with tiled powder room; exit to rear yard and access to garage. There is a one-car garage and parking for another car in the driveway. Nicely landscaped front yard and patio. Green space for gardens in the rear. Located just down the street from the Germantown Cricket Club and a short hop to the hugely popular Kroc Center, in a neighborhood with a variety of schools, places of worship, and shops, convenient to both bus and commuter rail transportation, a 10 minute drive to Center City, a 10 minute walk to the Wissahickon Creek and park. A super one-way quiet residential block in Southwest Germantown! Showings start at open house on Sunday, 11/5.