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Philadelphia,PA 19143
Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,650 sqft
Price per Sqft $196
Subdivision Cobbs Creek
MLS Listing ID PAPH2459414
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $2,900
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1,016 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Property Description
This is a new construction on the original foundation where the brick walls have been restored and everything else replaced. High quality custom work was performed by master craftsmen. WELCOME TO CHERRY CRUSH. As you drive through the one-way quiet block, the house won't go un-noticed with its charming curb appeal of its original traditional design restored to perfection and complemented with a designer front porch and stairs as well as concrete front yard patio with a freshly planted cherry tree. Walk up the flagstone steps through the wide entrance door to the perfect size living area; you will immediately notice the tiled foyer with exposed brick wall, perfect location to put an electric fireplace. On your left an enormous coat closet for convenience. Walk through the roman style beautiful arch to the open concept formal dining area with bay windows and plenty of natural light, on your right the island of an ultra-modern kitchen sitting on charcoal porcelain tiles, topped with imported Brazilian granite countertop with lots of cabinet space, slow closing doors and drawers and an armada of high-end stainless-steel appliances as well as an amazing backsplash made of Moroccan style travertine natural stones. Walk out through the back door to the spacious wooden deck, ideal place for a quiet breakfast at sunrise, or even entertaining friends and family on a warm spring evening; and if you're looking for more privacy, walk down to the fenced back yard with super straight concrete patio. Alongside the kitchen is a conveniently located guest powder room beautifully tiled with Spanish heritage porcelain tiles. The second floor consist of two nice size bedrooms, each with its individual closet, a hallway linen closet and an immense master bedroom with a wall to wall almost walk-in closet complemented with high quality mirror bifold doors. The second-floor full bathroom boasts a modern suspended vanity cabinet, a soak-in tub and an operable modern skylight for natural light and fresh air when opened. Walk down the steps to the lovely finished basement with high-end black-stainless washer and dryer and a stainless-steel laundry basin and additional shelves for storage. On your right a huge room with a wall-to-wall walk-in closet which can be either a second master bedroom or a mancave or a playroom or even an in-law suite with it's personal egress to the backyard and it's personal full bath. The full bath is beautifully tiled with the same Spanish heritage floor tiles, Carrara marble and ceramic walls. The accordion doors house all the high efficiency top of the line mechanicals ingeniously concealed with easy access for maintenance or eventual repairs. Overall, the house boasts solid oak hardwood floors throughout, hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, dimmable LED lighting everywhere, security cameras with internet enabled DVR, Nest wi-fi thermostat, full weather and sound insulation, three-piece baseboards, rosettes, wide trims. Just too much to list. And believe it or not, NO OTHER HOUSE IN THE AREA COMPARES !! Book a showing before the tariff's increase all prices by 25%
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19143 (19143)
Zoning RSA5
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Cooling Programmable Thermostat
Equipment Built-In Microwave,Built-In Range,Disposal,Dryer - Gas,Energy Efficient Appliances,ENERGY STAR Refrigerator,Oven/Range - Gas,Water Heater - High-Efficiency,Washer,Stainless Steel Appliances,Six Burner Stove,Range Hood,Icemaker,Exhaust Fan,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,ENERGY STAR Dishwasher
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s),Balcony,Terrace,Patio(s)
Water Access N
Roof Type Rubber
Building
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction N
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard