2516 Poplar Street

Fairmount Art Museum, Φιλαδέλφεια, PA 19130

This one of a kind, charming home has maintained the artistry of a bygone century by master craftsmens millwork throughout. Enter the vestibule with double transoms, one with leaded stained glass, original slate walls, beveled glass door and marbled floor. Waldorf crystal looking door handles indicitive of the time period. The home has central air conditioning and completely refinished originalred pine wood flooring throughout. Walk into the living room with its 10 foot ceilings, crown molding, oversized windows, and original decorative fireplace mantel. This home is an end unit so it boosts an additional 10 side windows including a side second floor bay window. Natural, sun flooded rooms throughout. Most homes in the area are 15 feet wide. This home is 16 feet wide which offers a much larger open feeling. Enter into the dining room with another decorative, original fireplace mantel and an arched doorway and full bath. The fully equipped kitchen includes a gas stove and microwave with conventional and convection features. Nice size rear yard with pavers, patio furniture and gated private entry. Excellent for entertaining, BBQs and parties. As you ascend to the 2nd floor, look at the artful carved stair spindles and functional lighted lamppost at the base of the stairs. Enter the rear bedroom through an arched doorway. This massive room boasts a decorative fireplace mantel complete with beveled mirror and spacious area for sleeping and relaxing by the second huge bay window. Full bath with sunken tub for spa like setting. Middle 2nd room can be used as flex room, office, bedroom or nursery. Master bedroom is stately with its intricate , original armoire millwork, beveled mirrors and basin bowl. The 3rd floor rear room is a legally zoned a second functional kitchen with entertaining space for friends and family. Great to view the fireworks for the 4th and New Years Eve. Can easily be turned back into a full bedroom or used for guests or family with privacy or part of a third floor owners sanctuary. Full spa bath and shower in the center hall. Middle 2nd room can be used as a small bedroom or flexible space. The front bedroom is spacious in size. Home is large with 2,250 sq feet and a full basement that can be easily finished off. The basement includes a oversized closet for off season storage plus additional built in pantry and supplies storage. You are steps from public transportation including the trolley and bus system. Steps from bustling Girard Ave shops, cafes, bars and live music. Five minute walk to the Art Museum of Philadelphia, Lemon Hill and Boathouse Row.

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