$1,200,000

Beautiful historic twin on a double lot with PARKING on one of the Penn Alexander Catchment’s most desirable tree-lined blocks. c.1870. 5 bedrooms plus a family room, 2.5 baths. Incredible outdoor space that includes a wraparound porch, front garden, large rear patio/garden, and a huge side garden/patio/wooded area that sits on the double lot. This home offers stunning character such as towering ceilings; capacious spaces; oversized windows; original hardwood floors; moldings and wainscoting; and a charming, eclectic (yet practical) layout. Ample light from three exposures including the open southern views from the rear and the west along the spacious side-yard. The 1st floor offers a private entry vestibule that opens into a center hall. A large living room, separate dining room, and spacious south-facing eat-in-kitchen. The 2nd floor with two very large bedrooms, a family room and full bath (or primary suite, family room , and den/office). The 3rd floor offers three more bright bedrooms and a full bath. Very spacious dry basement for significant storage. Excellent storage throughout as well. Newly rewired to replace all knob & tube, as well as new electrical box. Main floor laundry. This warm and wonderful home with incredible light and character (and driveway parking) is located on a historic Spruce Hill block in the PENN ALEXANDER CATCHMENT. An ideal location—Easy walk to the school, Clark Park and its fabulous Farmers' Market, Knockbox Cafe, Green Line Cafes, ReAnimator Coffee, Baltimore Avenue's Restaurant Row (so many places to eat), Don Barriga Mexican Grill, Doro Bet, Clarkville, Gojjo, TacoTaco Mexican, Local 44 and the Bottle Shop, CVS, and so many coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping. Close to HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, UCity Tech/Science Corridor. 94 WalkScore!! 12 minutes to Center City by car or bike and plenty of convenient SEPTA options. NOTE—This stunning home is both individually designated on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places and situated in the Satterlee Heights Historic District.