1122 S 51ST ST Philadelphia, PA 19143

Welcome home to your beautifully restored Southwest Philly 2600 square foot, 3-story home. This home has been restored in a way that has maintained much of its turn-of-the-century charm and character, while embracing many modern amenities and conveniences. Before you enter, you will notice the uniquely designed planters for gardening just outside of your large covered front porch. Step into your home and you can t help but to be amazed by the original hardwood flooring and red oak wood all throughout the living and dining areas. The walls are adorned with Lincrusta wall paper encased in wood panels. Lighting is provided by six factory filament milk glass sconces and a distressed Koa ceiling fan with dimmable light. Along with natural sunlight provided through the 9 ft high window, the dining area has recessed lighting, a uniquely designed accordion 1950 s factory scissor pendant light fixture, and a Matthew's Fan. The kitchen is comprised of exposed brick, diagonally laid hardwood floors, recessed lighting, 3 Cocoweb barn light pendants, a soapstone countertop, Bertazzoni Master Series gas stove and convection oven, Bertazzoni counter depth fridge, Bertazzoni dishwasher, Bertazzoni range hood, and a Sharp microwave drawer. There is even a custom made 2-inch Walnut end-grain butcher block island countertop. The refinished cast iron farmhouse sink with drying rack, 2 chrome Matthews Atlas fans with metal blades, powder room, and exterior door with blinds in-between glass all completes this completely functional and characteristic kitchen. Host great meals and head out to your private rear laminated pressure-treated deck floors with environmentally sustainable zero-maintenance recycled teak floors. This home has so many luxurious improvements beyond the finished basement. There are multi zoned mini split systems, repaired and refinished radiators, new lighting fixtures, all knob and tube removed with 200 amp service, restored claw foot tubs, Kingston Brass faucets, and a Nest doorbell and thermostat system. This home is a rare find in a neighborhood where so many beautiful buildings require so much work to bring them to their original glory. This home is there already with so many technological improvements bringing it to 2019 home standards. Walk in minutes to public transportation to get right into the city and shop/dine on Baltimore Ave in a short walk. Please schedule a viewing today!