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Michael Garden
Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
267-435-8015
Here is an opportunity to live within the walls of history, surrounded by contemporary style, and embedded with 21st-century amenities. Come see this extraordinary Germantown property and experience the space, the charm, the character, and the serenity that you have longed for in a Philadelphia home. This 1857 home, originally built for John Wister, rests on an extraordinary 60 x 150' lot that allows for the home to be set well back from the street, a large rear bricked patio, a spacious side yard, a parking area for up to 4 cars, and all directly across from beautiful 8 acre Vernon Park. Enter this property through a lovely front porch, beyond the fanlight door surround, into an open entrance hall featuring an early 20th-century pendant light, clear finished oak floors that run throughout the living areas, and the original corner fireplace. To the right is a beautiful staircase backed by leaded glass windows. A cushioned window seat looks out onto the front porch. Through the entrance hall is a spacious living room highlighted by original window and door moldings. There are windows on both sides of the living room and also a door to the sunporch. Through a wide opening lies the dining room, beautifully lit by south-facing French doors that open to the sunroom. An elegant crown molding runs the perimeter of the dining room. The sun-drenched kitchen anchors the first floor. It has extensive cabinetry, up-market appliances, plenty of granite counter space, and a large island for meals and gatherings. The kitchen floors are original yellow pine painted in a historical pattern and the ceiling is tongue and groove pine. A beautiful archway opens to a back staircase to the 2nd floor. To the rear of the kitchen is a large mudroom with laundry, a large original utility sink, a half bathroom, and additional storage. Beyond the mudroom is the brick patio backed by a massive, well-maintained, white ash tree providing afternoon shade in the warmer months. The second floor features 3 bedrooms. The large primary bedroom is in the front of the house. It offers windows on two sides, double closets with beveled mirror doors, and plenty of space for a king bed as well as a seating area. The adjacent bathroom features a double vanity and a spacious, frameless glass shower. Next to the primary bath is a hall bath with an exceptional vitreous ceramic freestanding tub with shower surround, and a nickel and marble early 20th century style sink. The middle bedroom has two large south-facing windows and good closet space. The rear bedroom is quite large and features a 3 paneled, south-facing, bay window flanked by built-in bookshelves, and has a west-facing window that overlooks the patio. In the center of this floor is the skylighted staircase to the third floor which has 4 additional bedrooms, and a lovely hall bath with wallpaper and wainscoting. The basement is large, very dry, and perfectly suitable for storage. It also houses some extraordinary mechanical systems including geothermal cooling, a sophisticated hot water heating system, and a 200' deep natural well bringing filtered water into the kitchen, and natural water for all of your gardening and landscaping. Located just a couple of blocks from GFS and Greene Street Friends schools, there is more to be shared about this exceptional property than can be appropriately expressed here. If you are serious about starting the next phase of your life in an incredibly well-updated and wonderfully well-maintained historic home, reach out for an appointment today.
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Total Bedrooms : 7
Master Bedroom Level: 0
Total Bedroom (Upper): 7
Bedroom Upper Level 1: 3
Bedroom Upper Level 1: 4
Total Baths: 4
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 1
Laundry Type : Main Floor,Has Laundry
Water Source : Well,Public
Patio/Porch Features: Porch(es),Patio(s)
Additional Stairway,Butlers Pantry,Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Moldings,Curved Staircase,Dining Area,Kitchen - Eat-In,Kitchen - Island,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Soaking Tub,Tub Shower,Upgraded Countertops,Wainscotting,Walk-in Closet(s),Water Treat System,Wood Floors,Chair Railings,Skylight(s)
Roof : Pitched,Shingle,Slate,Metal
Exterior Property Features : Sidewalks,Lawn Sprinkler
Basement Description: Unfinished
Property Appliances: Built-In Microwave,Built-In Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Oven - Double,Oven - Wall,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Six Burner Stove,Stainless Steel Appliances,Surface Unit,Washer,Water Heater - Tankless
Pitched,Shingle,Slate,Metal
Cooling: Geothermal,Central A/C
Heating: Zoned,Hot Water
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Window Treatments: Bay/Bow
Exterior Features: Sidewalks,Lawn Sprinkler
Year Built: 1857
Structure: Detached
Fencing: Fully,Picket,Wood
Fireplace: 1
Major Appliances: Built-In Microwave,Built-In Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Oven - Double,Oven - Wall,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Six Burner Stove,Stainless Steel Appliances,Surface Unit,Washer,Water Heater - Tankless
New Construction: No
Built: 1857
Construction Material: Stone
Security System: Security System,Smoke Detector
Roof: Pitched,Shingle,Slate,Metal
Foundation/Basement: Concrete Perimeter,Stone
Architecture: Colonial
Pool/Private: No Pool
Roof Type: Pitched,Shingle,Slate,Metal
Pool: No Pool
Sewer: Public Sewer
Fully,Picket,Wood
Water Heat: Natural Gas,Tankless
Lot Size: 9,079
Dimensions: 60.00 x 151.00
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Architectural Style: Colonial
Main Square Feet: 9,079
SQ ft: 3,980
SQ ft (Living Area): 3,980
Total Lot SQ ft: 9,079
View: Park/Greenbelt
Subdivision: GERMANTOWN
Appx. Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 151.00
Total Acreage: 0.21
New Construction: No
Type: Colonial
Possession: Immediate
Days Of Market: 15
Annual Tax: $3,267
Tax Year: 2022
Total Taxes Payment Frequency: Annually
Immediate
Taxes Assessment Amount: $233,400
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Type: Driveway,On Street
Parking Features: Crushed Stone,Concrete Driveway,Paved Driveway,Fenced
Has Garage: N
Roof: Pitched,Shingle,Slate,Metal
Direction: The house is located on Greene St, directly across from Vernon Park.
School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Total Fire Place: 1
Water Source: Well,Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas,Tankless
Location Type: Suburban
Direction: The house is located on Greene St, directly across from Vernon Park.
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ByOwner last updated this listing 05/04/2024 @ 18:05
MLS: PAPH2326820
LISTED BY: Michael Garden , Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
SOURCE: BRIGHT MLS
Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5%
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