8720 Germantown Ave APT 2, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Available Jan. 1: a one-bedroom apartment of good size on upper floor of Victorian-era carriage house designed by founding dean of Penn's architecture school. Unbeatable top-of-the-Hill location within easy walking distance of both commuter rail stations Chestnut Hill East and West lines and much else of importance. Two A/C units, a working & well-maintained fireplace, free washer/dryer downstairs. Five closets. Large main room has a striking cathedral ceiling. Kitchen has a dishwasher & in-sink disposal. Full bathroom, built-in bookcases, window flower boxes, oak and pine floors throughout. Two entrances. One indoor parking space (garage door lifts by remote) & one outdoor space well removed from the street and out of public sight. Balcony patio, fenced yard, much greenery, abundant shade, privacy, quiet. Landlord lives on premises. Nonsmokers only. $1575 rent covers tenant-controlled heat, use of laundry, all water, snow-plowing, trash and leaf removal, regular and aggressive care of substantial landscaping assets, resupply of annuals by landlord.