1416 Castle Ave

Φιλαδέλφεια, PA 19145

Your castle on Castle awaits your arrival home. Located on one of the Philadelphia's best blocks in Newbold/Passyunk Square, you are in the center the city's thriving culture within walking distance to great restaurants and culture, and only a half block from SEPTA's Broad St. line. This sought-after and significantly renovated and modernized Victorian style 3-story home with soaring 10 FT ceilings is an extremely rare find. A truly special twin home boasting over 2500 sq. ft. containing 4-extra large bedrooms, 4 new full-size bathrooms, a grand living/family room, a separate large dinning room, and a modern eat-in chef's kitchen. With exceptional over-sized light filled rooms, custom crown moldings and intricate custom millwork as well as recessed, ambient lighting. The home has been magnificently and lovingly restored bringing it back to its original beauty and charm, yet perfectly blending it with essential modern amenities. Beautiful curb appeal that includes a colorful garden area. As you step through the front door you are greeted by a large enclosed sunroom with custom bench seating. Double-set French doors lead you into a breathtaking grand living/family room. Its impeccable finishes include restored original hardwood floors with intricate inlays, custom millwork and a finely appointed exquisite floor-to-ceiling built-in display unit along with considerable hidden storage. This truly beautiful room flows perfectly into an over-sized dining area that is perfect for a formal or casual dinner party. The space is beautifully surrounded by a second custom crafted floor-to-ceiling wall display-unit. Hidden behind this unit is a large secret room, which serves as another extra-large storage area and offers a hidden door/ passageway to the home's large basement. The dining room is integrated with a huge Chef's kitchen that includes surround white shaker cabinets, accented recessed lighting, high-end full appliances, solid butcher-block countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, and convenient island seating for in-kitchen dining. Additionally, there is full back pantry (with option for a wet bar) that leads to the quaint backyard. A redesigned custom-built staircase lead you to the 2nd level with open and flowing balcony and large hallway, which includes smart hidden closets. The second level includes 2 incredible oversized bedrooms filled with an abundance of light from the custom large windows. The 2nd floor master bedroom, which looks out upon Philadelphia's skyline, boasts double closets with overhead storage. There is a custom full hall bath with shower-tub and full size vanity in this tasteful bathroom. Completing this level is a separate laundry room that includes a front load washer and dryer and an abundance of storage options. A custom-designed grand staircase leads you to the third floor. The 3rdlevel of the home flows beautifully and includes a master suite with its own private full bathroom, a bedroom/office and a full hall bathroom. The front-facing master bedroom suite also has breath-taking views of Center City, you can watch, fireworks in the summer and on New Years Eve! The 3rd floor master suite includes an en suite full-bathroom, an extra-large separate walk-in closet with shelving and a custom built-in storage unit. The second 3rd floor bedroom is also spacious and can even be used as your home office. Full basement is clean and large. The home undergone many notable updates: newer 200-amp electric panel, 2021 sewer line, 2018 water lines to street, 2019 new main roof, newer tank-less water heater, this is a very solid home! The backyard is a perfect oasis for relaxation and gardening. It also includes a side entrance with and newly painted exterior. Just a block from Passyunk Avenue, what Food and Wine calls, One of the Best Foodie Streets in America, also one block from Ultimo, SP Tap room and Hardenas, directly across from a lovely family playground .