MARLA SCHECHTER

Description

This pristine 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is an absolute gem, offering stylish finishes and thoughtful design elements throughout. Located in the highly sought-after Art Museum/Historic Spring Garden neighborhood, this home is situated on a quiet block, just steps away from vibrant Fairmount Avenue, known for local favorites Tela’s Café, Fare Restaurant, and Jack’s Firehouse, as well as renowned cultural attractions along the Parkway, including the Barnes, PMA, Rodin Museum, the new Calder Sculpture Garden, and the nearby Eastern State Historic Penitentiary. This lovely home offers private Garage Parking, solar panels which handle most of the electrical needs, and features a custom iron railing designed by the owners’ award winning Artist daughter, who has works displayed at the Smithsonian, exuding both charm and convenience in one of Philadelphia’s most walkable neighborhoods. Enter the home’s tiled foyer with an oversized coat closet and staircase leading to the second floor's bright, open-concept living space with a wood-burning fireplace and row of south-facing windows for all-day sunshine. The chef's kitchen boasts granite countertops with a glass-tiled backsplash, cherry wood cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances—perfect for entertaining or relaxing with friends and family. The dining room is convenient to both rooms and has a large gallery wall for showcasing your art collection. The u-shaped main living space provides a lovely open feel connecting living, dining, and kitchen. Take the stairs to the third floor which features two cozy bedrooms (one currently used as a sitting room/home office) with hardwood floors and a modern bath with a tub/shower combination off the hall. The fourth floor is a luxurious primary suite, complete with a walk-out south-facing terrace offering skyline views, a pair of smoked wood double closets providing ample wardrobe storage, hardwood floors, and a sleek en-suite bathroom. The ground floor houses the garage, laundry station, powder room, and mechanicals, as well as access to the charming walled brick patio, perfect for grilling and your container garden. With a super convenient location, easy access to 30th Street Station, University City, Penn, Jeff, Chop, HUP and the Center City business core as well as the jogging and biking paths along Kelly and MLK river drives. Perfectly poised on a quiet street in one of the leafiest neighborhoods in the city, and the added benefit of garage parking, this home is a must-see. Make your appointment today!

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