516 E MOUNT AIRY AVE Philadelphia, PA 19119

A rare find: A beautiful detached 5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home AND a separate custom-built 600 square foot studio! THE HOME: 3-story stone structure c.1911 maintained with meticulous care. Handsome oak flooring with walnut inlays, high ceilings, chestnut window sills, leaded glass, updated eat-in kitchen, 5 good-size bedrooms, sunny front porch with new decking, completely re-built rear deck overlooking rear fenced yard and gardens. 1st floor: Entry hall with stunning staircase, built-in bench, and new powder room; Large sunny living room that leads through a wide arch to the formal dining room; Kitchen fully renovated in 2002 and upgraded again by these owners with new refrigerator/freezer, new garbage disposal, new granite counters, new wall of cabinetry, dishwasher,gas cooking, wall oven, microwave oven, new single light doors to the deck; deep pantry closet. 2nd floor: 4 bedrooms, each with closets and ceiling fans, full bathroom with shower over tub, ceramic tile,built-in storage. 3rd floor: 5th bedroom (currently used as office/guest room), extra large family room with new recessed lighting, and 4 deep storage closets. A full basement with easy walk-out access, is high ceilinged, exceptionally clean, well-lit with new lighting, gas utilities, a terrific work space, laundry room w/utility sink and washer & dryer, even space for play. THE STUDIO: Built in 2013 to be 20'x 32' artist's studio with split system heat and air conditioning and a single source of natural light for traditional painting. This studio was built with a garage door at one end by the driveway so that it could be a garage if so desired, and it was built to last with 2x6 construction, R38 insulation in the ceiling, R19 in the walls, handsome sealed seam metal roof. Off street parking for 2+ cars. The buildings are enhanced by lush colorful gardens and lawns. Located in East Mount Airy: great neighbors, easy public transportation, walking distance to Mount Airy shops and restaurants. SHOWINGS START FRIDAY, 11/2.