Built in 1873, this vibrant, three-story 2,870-square-foot artist’s home began its journey to what it is today in the mid-1980s, when a sculptor and a writer bought a heating contractor’s bare-bones office building and, over the years, lovingly converted it into a spacious home that is like no other in Roxborough/Manayunk.

This house is made for entertaining. Enter a room-sized foyer from the idyllic tree-shaded street: To the left you will find a large, tall-ceilinged dining room, with high windows, built-in shelving, oak floors, eye-catching Art Deco touches and powder room; to the right is a gigantic living room / family room / media room with solid maple floors, another powder room, more high windows and built-ins and a beautiful gas fireplace. Both rooms flow into a massive and bright eat-in kitchen with a huge walk-in pantry, a separated laundry room (with a door to a three-car off-street parking), and, on the other side, access to a two-level walled and landscaped courtyard — a secret garden perfect for sunning and brunching.

The wide staircase up to the second floor leads to an impressive private primary bedroom suite including: a long, windowed hall with a large linen closet; a bedroom of generous proportions with sizeable closet and a ceiling painted by well-known muralist John DeVlieger that evokes the sun’s first rays illuminating the early morning sky. The primary bath has double sinks, shower, toilet, bidet, and a cleverly hidden laundry chute. Also on the second floor are two adjoining rooms that could be bedroom, guest room, sitting room or playroom. The third floor has a bedroom with beautiful tiled en suite with tub and shower, and a nice bedroom-size room that has been used as an office.

The location offers easy access to the Expressway and public transportation is excellent, just minutes’ walk to buses and regional rail to Center City and 30th Street Station for a quick ride to the heart of downtown, Amtrak and the airport. Groceries, hardware and all of your everyday needs are nearby on Ridge Avenue, and dining, nightlife, and the canal towpath are a short walk down to Main Street. And a 10-minute stroll gets you to the Wissahickon and its many trails. An amazingly convenient location for in- and out-of-town voyaging.

 200 Lombard St unit 729

Phila Pa

A truly one-a-kind property nestled on a quiet Manayunk lane just a few minutes’ walk up the hill from Pretzel Park and the restaurants of Main St, 4372 Fleming (aka Harmonie Hall) presents a perfect opportunity to fashion a spectacular and unique home, or an amazing work/live situation for a visual or performing artist. Built in 1891 as a men’s singing club, Harmonie Hall was revived in the 1970s by local artist and disabled rights activist, Jessie Jane Lewis. It has since served as a gathering spot for the neighborhood’s musicians. The building has been lovingly maintained, with a new roof and solid mechanicals (two zones of heat and air conditioning), and retains much of its original Victorian-era charm. The entryway is a roomy 10’ by 16’ vestibule where a pair of original double doors lead to a generous, open living area, a couple of partitioned bedrooms, and a rustic country kitchen. The kitchen lets out to a long, private backyard with a secret garden feel. Meanwhile, the basement, with its own side entrance, is partitioned into two spaces; it is clean and dry and is ready for your workshop. A grand staircase in the vestibule leads to the second floor where the space becomes truly spectacular. The upper floor was the original performance space for the singing club. The ceiling in this wide open room soars to 15 feet and the windows on two sides are sized to match the grandeur of the space. At the West end of the room there is a proscenium stage which has been walled off to create a private bedroom. This room boasts a skylight, expansive views down through Manayunk, and its own staircase leading to the kitchen. There are so many possibilities for this spectacular building, book your showing today.

Check out this cozy little S. Philly beauty that's walking distance to all the shops and restaurants of Passyunk Square. The center stair makes for distinct living and dining spaces on the main floor and the semi finished basement has full laundry and potential for an auxiliary office space. The main bed delivers abundant closet space to compliment its generous size and central air makes the entire place breezy. Hardwood floors throughout and a beautifully updated bathroom add to the charm of this little oasis on a quiet block located just a block away from the Broad and Snyder subway station.  

This idyllic Dutch colonial is nestled snuggly on a gigantic corner double lot in Roxoborough’s bucolic Dearnley Park. Situated on a quiet, tree lined street, the property feels like a peaceful oasis and yet offers easy access to all the city has to offer (just minutes from train lines, the Wissahickon Valley, and Main Street Manayunk). Featuring original hardwood floors and a wood fireplace, the main living area is roomy and light filled and provides ample space for living, dining, and relaxing. Upstairs are three full bedrooms, all well-proportioned, and an attractive full bath. There is also access to a full attic through one of the bedroom closets. A garage with overhead storage and a full basement provide storage galore. The over 7,000 square foot grounds offer up all kinds of outdoor potential from grilling to gardening.

A stunning blend of Modern and classic Victorian on a quiet, tree-lined street in Spring Garden, 2214 Wallace offers a unique and tranquil perspective on city living. The expanded vestibule leads to an exquisite living area with custom modern built-ins framing an elegant marble mantelpiece and, for an extra flourish, radiator coverings that house hideaway storage drawers. A full-sized dining room leads to a spacious u-shaped kitchen that has very handy desk/work area at the rear and a modern architect-designed powder room (with a hidden utility closet). On the second floor there are a center bedroom, front bedroom, and a rear office (or bonus room) that features an exquisite full bath and laundry area. The beautifully sculpted stairway leads to a spacious third floor landing that leads to a patio door to the roof deck ready rear roof, and another architect-designed bathroom with twin sinks set in a custom vanity, twin custom medicine cabinets, frosted glass privacy enclosure for the toilet, and a spacious tiled shower. The main bedroom resides at the front of the third floor and sports a 12-foot wall of closet space. The architect owner has used all the finest materials in the fit-out including Toto, Duravit, Hansgrohe, Kohler touchless toilets, Newport Brass, Schoolhouse Electric, Boyd, George Nelson, Lee Broom. Add to that the state-of-the-art tankless, continuous hot water; whole house reverse osmosis water filter; and high-velocity central air conditioning; two marble mantles; and stained-glass window and this home stacks up as the ideal blend of old and new on a block that is affectionately known as "The Delancey Street of Fairmount".

Welcom to Tthis charming bungalow-style twin just off Germantown Ave in East Mt Airy that offers indoor and outdoor room to spare. The spacious open-plan first floor features real hardwood flooring, updated island kitchen, original stained-glass windows and generous dining and living areas. Upstairs are three well-appointed, light-filled bedrooms and a full bath. Just off the main bedroom is a covered terrace where you can sit and enjoy the evening breeze. At 21’ wide by 50’ deep, and with a covered patio just off the kitchen, the rear yard is an impressive outdoor urban oasis that is calling out to the creative gardener. There is a second full bath in the basement that just needs some finishing touches and laundry in the basement utility room. With just a short walk up the hill to Germantown Avenue you’ll find shopping, restaurants and new developments.

This enormous Federalist Society Hill townhome was built c.1810 and renovated in 1972, with a distinctly mid-century Modern approach, by renowned Philadelphia artist Sam Maitin with the help of his brother Irving (AIA), an award-winning, Harvard- and Penn-educated architect. The Artist’s studio still occupies the first floor and features a massive open space with 10-foot-high ceilings; the three floors above were the family residence. A spacious eat-in kitchen at the rear of the second floor opens onto a large living area with fireplace and the front room which has a full en-suite bath and can serve as both family room and guest bed. The third floor has two well-proportioned bedrooms and shared bath, and the top floor has a primary bedroom suite with an anti-chamber/library/sitting room separated from the sleeping area by a 12-foot x 8-foot barn door. The house is looking for its next iteration from a buyer who wants to put their own imprimatur on this a distinctive and stately home on one of Society Hill’s finest blocks. The first floor can remain a professional space or be transformed into the family living area, making room for more beds on the upper floors. With the included additional lot (703 Addison) that extends all the way back to Addison Street in the rear, there is ample room for 2-car parking along with a very generous garden area.

Come check out this special new opportunity on one of the premier blocks in the Art Museum/ Spring Garden District! An oversized (3800sf) row house, originally built around 1865, this property was redesigned and personally renovated a century later by Philadelphia architect John Fatula AIA as both a residence and income property. The current owners have used the entire house as a family residence for the past 20 years. The home offers extremely generous spaces — a large sunny eat-in kitchen, dining room, dramatic two-story living room, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, an office/media room, remarkable storage, large basement workshop, and a breathtaking open studio space on the fourth floor with skyline views. Plus parking, gardens, a patio, and potential for a roof deck.

The house is ready for updating, and it’s priced accordingly. It can become a majestic single-family showpiece. Or you can take advantage of the block’s RM1 zoning to create a multi-unit property. Either way, this is a unique opportunity on one of Philadelphia’s nicest blocks — just steps from the Art Museum and Fairmount Avenue’s restaurants and shops.

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Philadelphia PA 19130

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Philadelphia Pa 19130

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Philadelphia Pa 19130