This historic home--built circa 1900--yields character galore. From exposed brick interiors and third-floor original arched ceiling beams to a carriage house, turned brick courtyard, off the kitchen, 1226 Chancellor Street offers a richness of original architectural detail as well as maintained and upgraded features. Contemporary additions include a first-floor powder room leading down to a finished basement as well as a renovated eat-in kitchen with Corian counters, cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances and sliding doors to an ultra-quiet, quaint courtyard. Move right in with fresh paint throughout, new carpeting on the second and third floors, bathrooms in Corian, tile and marble, and recent upgrades to the HVAC and kitchen appliances.From the moment you enter the front foyer, you are greeted with only elemental substances: brick, wood, glass, granite, and tile. Step down from the home's entrance way into a sunken living room with bricked gas fireplace and hardwood floors. The open first-floor plan features effortless flow between living and dining areas, kitchen, powder room, and courtyard. The second-floor master suite offers privacy, ample closet space, full bath, and a dressing room. Third-floor bedrooms and bathroom provide open office and guest spaces.Located in the geographic center of Philadelphia, 1226 Chancellor Street is located literally steps away from all of the trendy Midtown Village restaurants and boutiques and upscale Walnut Street shopping, as well as access to Macy's and West Elm. With a Walkscore of 99, Transit score of 100 and Bike score of 97, you're just a few blocks from Rittenhouse Square, Old City's historic district, the Jefferson Medical Center Complex, the Avenue of the Arts Theater district, the Schuylkill River Trail or strolling Penns Landing. 1226 Chancellor Street has served as both a home for couples, a homeshare as well as a successful rental unit for 3-4 people or a perfect AIRBNB due to it's location in the city center & close to all of the hospitals. An investment property, in a hot location with at least a 5% CAP rate. It's yours to choose!