7203 Cresheim Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Architecturally stunning! Three-story brick and stone detached residence with tudor styling, c. 1915, with a formal lay-out that is at once aesthetically pleasing, wonderfully comfortable, and offering all the upgrades one needs and expects in a 21st century world. Outstanding features include handsome beamed ceilings, very new and attractive kitchen, central air, very private gardens and patio in the rear. Floor plan: 1st FLOOR: Open wrap-around porch; Entry foyer; Living room with beamed ceiling, deep set leaded glass windows, gas fireplace beneath an especially beautiful carved mantel; Formal dining room, flooded with natural light from a bank of 5 west-facing windows; Powder room created in 2013; Kitchen, fully renovated in 2013 including new cabinetry, new flooring, countertops of caesarstone, island big enough to sit at and with more storage and a caesarstone top, stainless steel appliances including sink with garbage disposal, gas stovetop and oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, and deep walk-in pantry closet with ELFA shelving; Exit to rear porch, delightful private garden and patio. 2nd FLOOR: Steps lead to a landing surrounded by sunny leaded glass; Main bedroom, large and bright, with 2 closets and gleaming original pine flooring; Large bathroom is split into two parts: 1) sink and shower over tub, 2) toilet room. Bathroom accessed from main bedroom or from hall; 2nd bedroom with closet; 3rd bedroom with closet; Hall linen closet. 3rd FLOOR: Large front bedroom which currently is used as guest room/playroom offers a full wall of storage closet; Recently renovated full bath with glass-walled shower stall and ceramic subway tile finishes; Large rear bedroom currently also used as an in-home office. All windows on the 3rd floor are replacement windows. Full basement: unfinished, for laundry with washer and dryer, storage, work area and utilities. Gas boiler; 2017 high velocity air conditioning for 2nd and 3rd floors; 2016 ducted air conditioning for the 1st floor; cast iron stack pipe replaced from basement to 3rd floor; new hot water heater in 2020; water-proofed basement walls and painted floors in 2020; repointed back retaining wall of yard in 2021. This beautiful home is centrally located in beloved West Mt. Airy, a few steps from the Chestnut Hill West commuter train, 2 blocks from all the restaurants, shops and resources of Germantown Avenue, Mount Airy's Main Street, and a short hike to all the trails and natural wonders of the Wissahickon Creek. Showings begin Friday, 5/20, at 10am.