4514 CHESTER AVE Philadelphia, PA 19143

This house is a gem! Designed and built by well-known architect Willis Hale in 1888-1889 in the Queen Anne style, this home is 1 of 41 in the Chester Regent section that have been designated as historic. This majestic twin features gorgeous original cherry and chestnut woodwork and oak floors; 12 foot ceilings on the first floor and 10 on the others; plenty of interior space to accommodate people, activities and storage; exterior spaces in the front and rear of the home and a lovely garden to boot. The home is in pristine condition with all the modern amenities including an attractive, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, renovated bathrooms, central air conditioning, a first-floor laundry room and a first-floor powder room. See the maintenance/improvement list attached to the Seller?s Disclosure Statement for more detail. Walking up to the entry way, one is struck by the scale of the home as exemplified by the front gable, the large covered front porch and the imposing, original front door. After passing through the vestibule and entering the front hall you're enveloped by the warmth of the wood moldings, doors and floors which were painstakingly stripped and restored by the current owners. The high ceilings and large windows throughout create a spacious feeling and provide plenty of light. The walls and ceilings are in very good condition and are painted in pastel and off-white colors that enhance the decor. The first-floor rooms of this home promote a feeling of coziness. They're big enough for gatherings and entertaining but not so large that anyone in attendance would feel isolated. Imagine how enjoyable it would be to relax in front of the wood burning fireplace in the living room during the colder months of the year or to sit at the kitchen counter and enjoy a cup of coffee while conversing with whoever else is in the kitchen. There are so many lovely period details in this home: the woodwork and floors that I've mentioned, the butler's pantry with copper sink, the clawfoot tubs in the upstairs bathrooms, the plaster crown molding and the soapstone utility sink in the laundry room stand out. The second and third floors of this home contain 6 bedrooms of 200 square feet each and 2 generously proportioned, full bathrooms. A large or extended family could easily be accommodated. Any of the bedrooms could be converted to an office, a work-out room or an upper floor den if desired. The full basement and attic provide ample storage space. The covered wrap-around front porch would be a wonderful spot to relax and watch the world go by. It sits back far enough from the street to provide some quiet but not so far that you couldn't talk to a passing neighbor if desired. Want more privacy and quiet? Then the deck and brick patio in the back is the ticket. It's particularly lovely when the garden is in bloom. 4514 Chester is well located for access to destinations in Philadelphia and beyond. Travel time to the Penn and Drexel campuses is 10 minutes or less by car or bus. Center city is another 5-10 minutes. 30th Street Station is less than 15 minutes drive for travel by Amtrak. The Philadelphia International Airport is 15 minutes away. There are plenty of restaurants, grocery stores and shops within walking distance such as the Clark Park Farmer's Market, the Mariposa Food Co-op, Salt and Pepper Deli and Renata's Kitchen to name a few.