Located on a beautiful tree-lined street in Bella Vista, this house offers the perfect blend of convenience, character, and modern amenities. The first floor of this EXTRA WIDE home features an OPEN floor plan, beautiful leaded-glass front window, high ceilings, original inlaid hardwood floors, and a decorative fireplace. There is a convenient coat and storage nook near the front door and a powder room.
The kitchen features the original tin ceiling offset by modern white cabinets with ample storage. All stainless steel appliances including a gas range, new French door refrigerator, and butcher block counters. There’s even room to eat-in or add an island.
Sliding glass doors lead from the kitchen to the private wrap around back yard. The outdoor space is large enough to entertain, garden, grill ,and create an urban oasis. There is also direct private entry to the street for easy access to store trash cans and stash bikes without having to go through the house.
The second floor has a spacious front bedroom with high ceilings, a double-wide closet, large windows, and original hardwood floors. The full bathroom has retained its original vintage appeal. The cast iron tub was expertly reglazed, and a porcelain vessel sink has a new mirror and vanity light. There are charming nooks throughout the bathroom, perfect for extra storage, and windows that allow natural light to flood the room.
The two connected back bedrooms offer endless configuration possibilities including children’s room, nursery and playroom, art studio, den, office or home gym…all overlooking mature trees and private yards. However you decide to configure these rooms the space is lovely, quiet and peaceful.
On the third floor, the oversized, primary bedroom suite has an exposed brick wall and extra high vaulted ceiling with new lighting. An oversized closet is next to the newly renovated spa-like bathroom featuring a glass stall shower with oversized subway tiles and large white vanity with plenty of storage.
Across the hall a door leads to the back roof, which could be turned into a rooftop deck with views of Center City.
This charming home is steps away from Whole Foods and ACME, (where you can find GARAGE PARKING for a monthly fee), some of Philly’s most buzzed about restaurants, Palumbo Recreation Center, Seger Park (with a playground and top-rated dog park), and near several schools and pre-schools. Warnock Street in Bella Vista is perfect for homeowners searching for a community feel in the heart of the city.