Built in 1895, this Italian Villa-Colonial Revival, located on a picturesque tree lined street, is in the distinguished Overbrook Farms neighborhood, listed on the Nat'l Register of Historic Places. Designed by famed architects, Keen & Mead, this home was the former residence of Albert C. Barnes. The unique & welcoming twin is only adjoined to the adjacent house at the front hall, but then breaks free, giving it a feeling of a single family home w/windows wrapped on all sides. With over 3500 sq ft, high ceilings, & orig hrdwd floors, the architectural details will surprise you the moment you set foot on the Mediterranean-style terrace & enter through the Tudor arched doorway. The entrance hall boasts a working fireplace, deep baseboards, powder rm, striking stairway w/stained glass accented window, & a paned glass door leading to back porch & courtyard gardens. The living room is flooded w/light from a lg bay window & is connected through orig. French doors to a spacious dining rm w/stained glass window. Adjacent to dining rm, more French doors invite you to a window wrapped room, complete w/built-ins & separate exterior entrance. This space can be used as a family room or library. The sunlit butler's pantry leads to a bright eat-in kitchen w/ample cabinet & counter space & recessed lighting. Off the kitchen, a cheery breakfast nook or mudroom exits to the backyard, as well as a back staircase to the 2nd floor. The 2nd floor has 4 lg bedrooms w/original tombstone style windows. One room includes a beautiful, decorative fireplace & another is complete w/built-in drawers & cabinets. The hallway, abundant w/nat'l light, has a bay window w/built-in seat & storage. Hall bath is fully tiled w/pedestal sink. On the spacious 3rd floor, you can retreat to 2 more bedrms & a bonus sitting rm that can be used as a 7th bdrm, office, or playroom. Another full bathroom w/clawfoot tub & shower. You will also find a full laundry rm w/utility sink & closet for storage. An attic & unfinished basement w/workbench are suitable for storage. An almost fully fenced-in yard, enhanced w/slate walkways & stone edged gardens, explodes in the spring & summer w/color & greenery providing a secluded haven. Living in this gorgeous home means you are close to public transport, schools & universities, and a short drive to Whole Foods & Trader Joes! Overbrook Farms maintains the oldest continually operating neighborhood association in the U.S. Pre-listing building inspection completed!
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