Townhouse for sale
Welcome to Olde/South Kensington, one of Philadelphia Magazine's "neighborhoods to watch". This fantastic, 4-year-young home with garage parking features a well-designed floor plan with large, airy rooms and tons of natural light. Enter into a warm and welcoming foyer, the perfect space to kick off your shoes after a long day. A first floor bedroom/office with en suite bath offers privacy for overnight guests and a sun-filled workspace. The basement is accessed through the one car garage and features plenty of dry storage. Upstairs on the main level, you immediately feel a sense of space and light not offered in most traditional row homes. Find soaring ceilings, recessed lighting, oversized windows and gleaming hardwood floors. The open-concept living space boasts plenty of room to entertain and host a large dinner party. Sliding doors to a balcony invite the outside in and is the perfect spot for an evening glass of wine. The kitchen is every home's hub and this kitchen does not disappoint with stylish white quartz counter tops, 42" custom ebony cabinets, stainless steel appliances, sleek mosaic tile backsplash and an island with plenty of space for food preparation and gathering with family and friends. A powder room completes the main floor. On the third floor you~ll find a sun-soaked Master Suite with a private balcony, perfect for a morning cup of coffee, plenty of closet space and a spa-like bath featuring a stall shower and double vanity. A sunny bedroom with hardwood flooring, a laundry closet and a modern hall bath with tub, round out the floor. The crown jewel of the home is the fourth floor wet bar leading to the double-tiered roof deck which boasts sweeping views of the city and the calming hum of the El. The home also features dual zoned HVAC, a whole house water softener and Nest thermostats, cameras and smoke detectors. Olde Kensington is a quiet neighborhood sandwiched between bustling Fishtown and Northern Liberties, both vibrant residential communities with an eclectic mix of restaurants, shops and cafes. You'll enjoy brunch at The Front Street Cafe, Suraya and La Colombe, drinks at the 700 Club and Sancho Pistola's, dinner at Wm. Mulherins and Sons, dessert at Cake Life, an art show at Crane Arts, and strolling Liberties Walk and Penn Treaty Park. The Girard El stop is just a few blocks away, parking is easy and public transit is plentiful. Easy, stylish and convenient living with 6 years remaining on the tax abatement. Start planning your spring housewarming party now - you have found your home!