MONICA BUSH

Description

Charming on Cherry! This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with parking and 3 outdoor spaces, is located in the vibrant Logan Square neighborhood, conveniently positioned between the Art Museum and Rittenhouse Square. This stunner—built in 1851—combines classic charm with modern updates, offering a blend of historical character and contemporary living. Step into the light-filled vestibule and feel the warmth of the original, random-width pine flooring. The spacious living room boasts high ceilings, a striking fireplace with a Venetian plaster finish, a hidden dry bar perfect for entertaining, and custom built ins. The home was extended to include a hidden gem of the outside alley coming in, with a powder room and two charming vignettes with stone walls and skylights that flood the space with natural light. The separate dining room showcases masterful craftsmanship with custom woodwork, including shelving, wine racks, and additional storage. A few steps down, you’ll find a Chef's kitchen with radiant floors, equipped with a Wolf 48-inch dual fuel range. The range includes one and a half ovens, 4 burners, an infrared charbroiler, and an infrared griddle. . The oversized stainless steel farm sink offers a lovely view of the picturesque bricked patio, complete with a trellis, which discreetly conceals an outdoor dining area, a single pink dogwood tree, and the 1-car parking area off Appletree Street. Take the elegant original central winding staircase to the second floor, where you'll find a spacious rear bedroom with its own private deck. This level also includes a hall laundry room with a hidden ironing board, a laundry chute, and a shared hall bath featuring dual sinks, medicine cabinets, and ample storage. The front bedroom offers fantastic closet space and built-in shelving. The top floor features a rear bedroom with an exposed brick accent wall and a deck showcasing impressive city views. The front bedroom, accessed through original double glass doors, leads to the Primary Bedroom. This room boasts vaulted ceilings with original beams, an accent brick wall, and a full wall of California Closets. The renovated en-suite bath includes dual sinks and an oversized tiled shower with dual shower heads, radiant floors and a skylight. The space also features a mini-split for efficient air conditioning and bonus hidden storage accessible through a pull down ladder to a carpeted attic. Not to be missed in the lower level, is the partially finished basement with extra fridge and sink, as well as a cedar closet for seasonal clothing! This property is steps away from Coxe Park, Trader Joe's, Giant, Wholefoods, The Franklin Institute, Rittenhouse Square, The Art Museum, and the Swann Memorial Fountain. It also offers close and easy access to 30th Street Station and both the Vine Street and Schuylkill Expressways.

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