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4 Beds
4 Baths
4,305 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 03/20/2023
Key Details
Sold Price $2,400,000
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type End of Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,305 sqft
Price per Sqft $557
Subdivision Fitler Square
MLS Listing ID PAPH2201234
Sold Date 03/20/23
Style Traditional,Victorian
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,305
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1850
Annual Tax Amount $26,365
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 1,925 Sqft
Acres 0.04
Lot Dimensions 20.00 x 96.00
Property Description
Rare opportunity to own this singular residence in Fitler Square, the first time offered in over three decades. This one-of-a-kind corner location fronts on Delancey Place with incredible light on 3 sides and has South views directly overlooking Fitler Square Park. Garage Parking on this generous 20’ x 96’ lot gives this property every desired amenity for comfortable urban living. This Victorian Gothic townhouse attributed to Frank Furness is over 4300 sf with 4+ bedrooms and 3.5 baths is an architectural gem. Brick in a running bond pattern tops a grey rusticated stone basement wrapping the exterior. Each story is visually divided by string courses of horizontal banding and deep-silled windows. The North facade is distinguished by an oversized early 20th c. steel casement window flooding the top floor with "painter’s light”.
Enter from quiet and beautifully tree-lined Delancey Place to be greeted by magnificent soaring ceilings, with plaster mouldings, hardwood floors with walnut inlay, and 6 original mantlepieces throughout. Windows to the North, West, and South allow every room to be sun-soaked throughout the day.
Make your way through a paired, double door vestibule into the entrance hall. 10’ tall doors open to the spacious living room/entertaining area featuring stunning original woodwork, a marble fireplace, and pocket doors that provide access to the adjacent eat-in kitchen with its own fireplace.
Past the kitchen is a vintage full bath with claw foot tub and porcelain sink. At the rear of the main floor is a graciously proportioned dining/living/bedroom area with huge bay windows, custom built-in seating, fireplace and views overlooking the private garden and the park beyond. The previous owners used the first floor as a separate rental apartment but it easily combines with the rest of the house.
Admire the original wood banister as you ascend to the second floor complete with two equally impressive bedroom suites at front and back. The rear bedroom features a fireplace, bay window with picturesque tree top views of Fitler Square park, and en-suite bathroom. An adjoining light-filled bay window serves as a dressing/sitting area that is also connected to the front bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The front bedroom features its own beautiful marble mantelpiece and incredible full wall of custom built-in bookshelves.
Continue to the third floor to find a room like no other. Once used as an artist's studio (American painter, Franklin Watkins), the third floor front room is an entertainer's dream space with vast 16' high ceilings, and a dramatic 12’ square casement window overlooking Delancey Place. A fireplace rests at the far end. The space is completed by a half bath and bonus loft space. At the back of the top floor is the current dining room with attached second kitchen. Vintage wood cabinetry and butcher block counters offset a Viking stove and porcelain enamel sink. The bay windows offer commanding views of the neighborhood and into the park.
The lower level offers endless storage (an ideal location for a wine cellar), houses the mechanical systems, and provides access to the rear garden and 1 CAR GARAGE PARKING.
In the heart of Center City’s most intimate and charming neighborhood, the residence is located right on the park for access to the weekly farmer’s market, dining at Cotaletta or Ambrosia, coffee from nearby Rival Bros. or gourmet take-out from Bacchus Market. Jog or bike along the river at Schuylkill Banks trail, frolic at the dog park or try your green thumb at the Community garden. Tennis courts, baseball fields and basketball courts round out the athletic offerings. Access to major routes, public transit, 30th Street Station, PENN, HUP, CHOP, Drexel and everything Center City and nearby Rittenhouse Square has to offer. Bring your architect, designer and imagination to help you realize the perfect urban lifestyle at this incomparable property.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19103 (19103)
Zoning RM1
Direction North
Rooms
Basement Unfinished, Full, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Windows
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Zoned, Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C, Zoned
Flooring Hardwood, Wood, Solid Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 6
Fireplaces Type Brick, Mantel(s), Marble, Non-Functioning, Stone, Wood
Fireplace Y
Window Features Bay/Bow,Casement,Double Hung,Storm,Transom,Wood Frame
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Parking Features Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry
Garage Spaces 1.0
Water Access N
View City, Park/Greenbelt, Street
Roof Type Slate,Built-Up
Accessibility None
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Level, Corner, Backs - Parkland
Story 3.5
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional, Victorian
Level or Stories 3.5
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,2 Story Ceilings,Plaster Walls
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Albert M. Greenfield
Middle Schools Albert M. Greenfield Elementary School
High Schools Benjamin Franklin
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 081040500
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Anthony R Castaneda • Keller Williams Philadelphia