917 S 48TH ST Philadelphia, PA 19143

Stunning 5 BR, 3.5 bath Victorian home for sale in coveted University City. Situated on corner of 48th and Windsor, one of the prettiest blocks in the area. This is truly a special property. Originally built in 1892, but lovingly restored over the years & updated w/ modern amenities. The property greets you w/ a beautiful mahogany front porch & striking turret w/ curved windows. Walk in through the magnificent front door to the vestibule's original tile floors & walls. Beyond lies the spacious living & dining rooms, each w/ oak floors, pocket doors, plaster crown molding, tall ceilings, & original tiling and millwork. The renovated eat-in kitchen is appointed w/ stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops, backsplash tile salvaged from the Divine Lorraine Hotel, & an exposed-brick eating area w/ wood burning stove. Half bath off the kitchen, along w/ covered back deck & large fenced-in yard w/ brick patio, great for entertaining. 2nd floor has 3 BRs, including master BR w/ full en-suite bath, a beautiful walnut armoire salvaged by the University City Historical Society, & fireplace flanked by built-in shelving. 2nd floor hall bath, which connects to charming & spacious front BR, has newly-installed bathtub & new light, shower, & faucet fixtures, plus original, recently refurbished Victorian wall tiles, pedestal sink, & penny tile floor. Middle BR has large bay window that overlooks Windsor Ave & lets in tons of light. All this plus in-law suite on 3rd floor w/ full kitchen, recently renovated front BR, second BR/living room, & full bath w/ combination W/D & new antique-style fixtures. Additional laundry in basement. Dual-zoned heat & central air throughout. Zoned by city as multi-unit & thus great for renting. Non-permit street parking available on both 48th & Windsor. Steps to Baltimore Ave & convenient to 34 & 13 trolley lines. Close to Clark Park. Owners relocating for work, but have made various improvements since purchasing property in Mar. 2015, including: new high-efficiency water heater; new fixtures in 1st floor bath; pointing of exterior brick; new stained glass in dining room; renovated 2nd floor hall bath w/ refurbished antique wall tiles & new tub, new tiled ceiling, & new fixtures; new washer/dryer on 3rd floor; new dryer in basement; new antique-style fixtures in 3rd floor bath; new drywall & carpeting in 3rd floor BR; refreshed painting throughout much of interior as well as rear deck; & various landscaping improvements.