124 W PHIL ELLENA ST Philadelphia, PA 19119

Historic Pelham in West Mount Airy is the home of many a 19th century Victorian residence. However, in 1911, this stunning early 20th century home was built with an architectural style that saw the beginning of a regional building boom that stretched through the 1920's. This particular 3-story stone center hall colonial invites the sun in every room. It sits high above the street with imposing character promising a handsome interior. And it does not disappoint! In superb condition, 124 West Phil Ellena Street offers a residence with all its original architectural detail and numerous 21st century upgrades. Totally rebuilt wrap-around front porch leads to first floor: broad center hall w/huge coat closet; 15x25 spacious living room with marble fireplace and french doors leading to the front porch; grand formal dining room with marble fireplace and a wall of built-in cabinetry and moldings modeled in the style of Mt.Vernon; rear stairs; butler pantry /beverage center w/interior lit cabinetry, deep sink, granite counters and beverage center; knock-out kitchen c. 2013: wide plank hand-scraped hickory floors, food preparation center w/5-burner gas stove/double oven (one can be a convection oven), stainless steel appliances, recessed lights, granite and butcher block counters, deep sink and garbage disposal, multiple well-designed cabinets; breakfast area; laundry closet with stacked washer/dryer; powder rm; exit to rear year. 2nd flr: 4 large bedroom, 2 baths, including master bedroom (22x14) with sunny windows on 3 sides, wood-burning fireplace, and french doors leading to balcony high over the rear yard; lots of closets. 3rd flr: huge 15x25 bedroom used as family room; 2 more bedrooms; 2 baths; unfinished attic room; multiple storage closets. Full basement, unfinished for utilities, storage, work area, outside exit. FEATURES: new flues in all fireplaces,2005 gas steam heat,200 AMP panel box (most wiring replaced),asphalt shingle roof, most plumbing replaced, beautiful oak and pine floors. Big sunny yard. Convenient West Mt. Airy location near commuter train and bus. Walk Score: 75. Seller offers one-year free home warranty.