535 W HORTTER ST Philadelphia, PA 19119

This is the one you've been waiting for...Laid out in 1890 by Minerva Parker Nichols, the first independent female architect in the nation, this stately West Mt. Airy stone home boasts 6 beds, 4.5 baths on nearly a half-acre of park-like grounds, combining the qualities of yesteryear with the modern conveniences of today. Whether you are entering from through the arched stone walkway, or the private driveway off Wayne Ave., this home greets you with a sense of grandeur not often found. The covered, wrap-around porch with mahogany decking was just completely renovated. The front Dutch-style door enters into the foyer with open views of the living room and main hall with white oak paneling lining the main entry and stairwell, with a well-appointed powder room cleverly tucked in under the stairs. The home is bathed in natural light by the new oversized double-paned windows. Continuing through the living room you ll pass the fireplace wrapped in Mercer tile, and enter into the grand dining room with bay windows. Don t miss the glass-paneled pocket doors! The kitchen is accessible through the main hall or dining room, by way of the butlers' pantry. The kitchen was remodeled in 2015 with stainless steel appliances, French door fridge, gas range, and huge center island, providing ample storage and prep space. Off the kitchen is the breakfast room/sunroom/mudroom, built-in 2018, with wraparound French doors/windows, and a heated flagstone floor. Built-in cabinetry and bench seating for all your daily needs. The double doors open wide to bring the outdoors in, and create an amazing space for entertaining on the patio, or transitioning to the huge, flat, fenced-in rear yard perfect for pets, play, entertaining, or relaxing. The brick pathway leads to the driveway and detached 2-car garage. On the second floor of the home, you'll find 4 generously sized bedrooms. The master bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom with walk-in tile shower, Carrara marble double vanity, and a private corner sunroom/sleeping porch with bi-folding French windows, perfect for a retreat/office/workout space. The remaining bedrooms on the 2nd floor are serviced by a remodeled tiled bathroom with stall shower and ample storage. Look for the stacked washer and dryer, hidden behind a sliding door in the hallway. The 3rd floor of the home features a guest suite including a foyer, a bathroom fitted with an antique claw foot tub, and a bedroom with spectacular views. Enjoy a bath in the clawfoot tub while reading a book, gazing out the opened antique french casement window. Additionally, the 3rd floor has another large bedroom, full bath and a bonus room with built-in storage cabinets. The home has received extensive upgrades since 2015, including dual-zone HVAC, PEX plumbing, remodeled bathrooms and kitchen, new windows and doors, refinished hardwoods throughout. This home has too many incredible details to list here! Privacy abounds as it's seated high above the street. Just a short stroll to the woodlands of the Wissahickon Valley and a short drive or train ride to Center City! Don't miss this one!