119 W PENN ST Philadelphia, PA 19144

What a great house! Enjoy the stunning random-width southern pine floors, 10 foot ceilings, over-size windows, 1850 crafted architecture. Then revel in the comfort of a newer eat-in kitchen, renovated bathrooms, central air conditioning. This is a not-to-be-missed 3-story twin on one of Germantown’s most popular and peaceful blocks in the historic Penn-Knox community. Floor Plan: 1st floor: wide inviting entry hall; large sunny living room with crown molding; formal dining room entered via working original pocket doors and offering an amazing chandelier and built-in glass-fronted china cabinet; deep closet under stairs; eat-in kitchen renovated in 2010 with some new appliances since then, electric cooking, stainless steel sink with garbage disposal, dishwasher, stainless steel refrigerator/freezer, polished granite countertops, ceramic tile floor, recessed lights, french doors lead out to the side garden, and most special original built-in Victorian dresser serves as a wonderful pantry now just as it did in 1850!; exit to rear patio and fenced yard. 2nd floor: 3 good-sized bedrooms, good closets, all with the same high ceilings that are on the first floor and transoms over the doors; roomy hallway with deep closet that conveniently holds the stacked washer and dryer; full hall bath newly renovated with ceramic tile finishes and shower over tub. 3rd floor: skylight in wide hall brings in lots of light; 2 big bedrooms with connecting door; full hall bath with ceramic tile floor, shower over tub; huge hall closet. Basement: Full, unfinished, for utilities, storage and work area, well-lit, glass-block windows with ventilation; in one corner is a fascinating ancient coal furnace encased in brick reminding one of life in the old days! Gas hot air heat and central air, 200 AMP circuit breaker electric service; 50 gallon gas domestic hot water heater; copper water service to the street; front porch roof a beautiful standing sealed seamed roof installed about 7 years ago--2nd floor rear roof coated summer 2021; And finally the random-width southern red pine floors are among the most gorgeous you have ever seen! 119 West Penn Street is in historic Germantown, walking distance to shops and a variety of schools and places of worship. Public transportation and great pizza are close by. Easy to show. Can be a quick settlement. Showings start Friday, 4/8/2022