122 W PENN ST Philadelphia, PA 19144

4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath Victorian 3-story twin built in 1865 in historic Quaker enclave (Penn-Knox) whose peaceful influences are still felt on this one-way, one-block long street in 2017. Its untouched and lovingly maintained Victorian style, its southwest-facing sunny facade, its unique, artful details and decor are irresistible amidst 21st century upgrades: Central Air/high efficiency heat (2010), newer kitchen (2013), 1st floor family room addition w/wood stove. Character is here. Comfortable living is here. A neighborly community is here. 1st FLOOR: Entry hall; Living room w/ 10' ceilings, custom-built cabinetry, handsome sunny bay w/original interior shutters, crown molding; Formal dining room w/deep walk-in coat/storage closet and china closet; Kitchen renovated in 2013 w/new stainless steel appliances, new cabinet facing, new eco-flooring (recycled linoleum), gas cooking, island for porcelain sink, storage, stools for sitting, and polished granite counters, dishwasher, hanging pot rack, deep window sills, ceiling fan, subway tile backsplash, black board paint on side wall; Rear addition offers 14'x14' family room w/wood stove set into brick hearth and background--large enough room for table & chairs, sitting area and entertainment center, and it is connected to the kitchen via open, airy oversized Victorian window that now serves as pass-thru between the two rooms; Exit to brick patio/fenced yard. 2nd FLOOR: Large sunny front bedroom w/custom built-ins providing lots of shelving and storage area, closet, ceiling fan, custom crown molding; Full bath w/shower over whirlpool tub, pedestal sink, tongue-in-groove wainscot, floor-to-ceiling medicine cabinet, ceramic tile floor; Master bedroom w/ ceiling fan, closet, deep sills for tall sunny windows; Small rear room could be a bedroom/nursery but is currently used as office w/access from MBR or rear stairs from kitchen. 3rd FLOOR: 2 large bedrooms one of which is currently used as an artist's workshop. Each has a closet. Half bath, renovated in 2105 and featured in the 2016 published volume "Living with Pattern" by Rebecca Atwood. EXTRAS: close to public transit, fenced back yard w/patio made private by custom designed gate, wrought iron works of art installed by previous owner on some first floor windows, wood stove warms much of house, random width pine floors in wonderful condition throughout. Showings start Sat 4/8; offers first reviewed Monday, 4/10