Sold | 212 W. Mount Pleasant Avenue
Sold | 212 W. Mount Pleasant Avenue
West Mt. Airy, Philadelphia 19119
5 Beds | 1 Bath | 1 Half Bath
$369,900
Listing
Description
Nestled in the heart of lush West Mt Airy on a wide, tree-lined street, this handsome brick twin offers classic simplicity and design-sensitive renovations.
Just two blocks from the shops, galleries and restaurants of cobblestoned Germantown Avenue and minutes from the trails of Fairmount Park, the location is second to none. The quintessential Mt Airy charm of this home begins at the curb. The front porch is wide and inviting and an ideal place to enjoy a cool summer evening chatting with neighbors. The spacious rear yard is more pastoral and private, a perfect place to entertain. With almost 1,800 square feet of living space, this home combines loads of character and charm with modern, farmhouse-style amenities. You'll enter into a warm and cozy living room with original hand-scraped hardwood floors, walnut trimmed window frames and molding and a solid wood door with transom window. A salvaged wood accent wall with custom bookcases and a reclaimed wood mantle atop a decorative fireplace set the tone of this rustic, yet modern home. Beyond an original walnut pocket door is the dining area which begs for a dinner party and is open to the heart of the home, the kitchen. It is here that you'll enjoy entertaining, hosting and gathering. The kitchen boasts a deep farmhouse sink, glass tile back splash, custom charcoal cabinets, stainless steel appliances and quartz counter tops. Open shelving and whitewashed brick continue the rustic theme. Behind the kitchen you'll find a slate-tiled mud room with laundry and powder room leading to the spacious yard. The second floor features three sunny bedrooms with delicate period details such as original hardwood floors, solid five-panel doors and wood trim accenting each window. A hall bath boasts marble floors and window sills, bead board wainscoting, a custom vanity and soaking tub and the third floor houses two additional sun-soaked bedrooms with reclaimed lumber details and potential roof deck access. Mt. Airy is a bustling neighborhood with all of the charm of a small town. Nestled adjacent to Fairmount Park's Wissahickon Valley, it offers a vibrant residential community and an eclectic mix of restaurants, shops and cafes and is served by two train lines. Enjoy neighborhood favorites, Earth Bread and Brewery, High Point Cafe and McMenimin's and healthful and local grocery shopping at Weaver's Way Co-op. If you love the balance between the vibrancy of the city and the tranquility of your own private residence, you'll love coming home to 212 W Mt Pleasant Avenue.
