265 W Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Don't miss out on this beautiful 5 bedroom 2 full bath twin in Germantown West! Bring your rocking chairs and imagine waking up and having coffee on the lovely porch. Walk into the vestibule and enter a lovingly maintained Victorian that has had numerous improvements over the years. Many of the original details remain. Wood trim, high ceilings, solid wood doors with the original knobs, the original wood railing and spindles are in beautiful shape and have not been painted. There are also hard wood floors with wood inlays, throughout. The living room has great light with built in bookcases, large dining room would be great for dinner parties and the large kitchen awaits your modernization with original back stairs and original pantry. The mudroom off of the kitchen leads out to the large manicured backyard oasis, a gardener's paradise in the city. Some great summer BBQ's are to be had here! On the second floor you will find 3 bedrooms and a charming hall bath with claw foot tub. The back bedroom has a beautiful original fireplace, which could also be used as a den or family room. Walk up to the third floor to your master retreat with a large bedroom, full bath with claw foot tub and another bedroom that is currently being used as an office. Basement is clean and dry with French drain and sump pump. This home has had many improvements: replacement windows throughout, newer electrical service, newer furnace/water heater, french drains, newer back roof and insulation just to name a few. A full list is available on request. In the Mastery Charter School Catchment (Pickett Campus) Close to Germantown Friends, Green Street Friends, Green Tree School, Project Learn, The Waldorf School (new location opening 2015). Minutes to Wissahickon Park, Awbury Aboretum, Morris Aboretum, Weaver's Way Co-op. Easy access to downtown and in between Chelten and Tulpehocken train stations. Also, close to Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill restaurants and shops. A well cared for home looking for its new owner!