6678 Ardleigh St

Philadelphia, PA 19119

Welcome home to 6678 Ardleigh St. Perfectly located in the Mount Airy section of the city, this property boasts an abundance of conveniences, including a two minute walk to the Chestnut Hill East regional rail line and Route 18 bus stop, five minutes to historic Chestnut Hill and five minutes to local schools.As you ride or walk down Ardleigh St you'll notice beautifully well-kept properties in a desirable area that has been seeing sky high equity increases for the past couple years. Take note of the ample amount of street parking which will ensure you and your guests are never parked too far from your front door. As you stand outside, take in the grandeur of this beautiful stone twin.Walk up to the front door and come inside to the spacious, enclosed, front porch. This multi-purpose room can be used as a mud room, sitting room, or a very convenient home office. Built-in shelves add additional storage to this space.Through the beautiful glass door you'll be greeted by your spacious, light, bright and airy living room and the beautifully refinished original hardwood floors. The fireplace is currently used as decorative but can easily be put back into service with proper inspection. Situated between living and dining spaces is a newly renovated half bathroom and closet. The dining room leads to galley style kitchen with breakfast nook overlooking the backyard.Back through the first floor and upstairs you'll find two ample size bedrooms with customized closet space. Further down the hall you'll find the newly renovated full bathroom. Take some time here to really appreciate the exquisite time and detail put into renovating this room. From the tile work to the glass enclosure, it's apparent the contractor took pride in this beautiful renovation. The next room over is your spacious primary bedroom with a walk in, customized closet large enough for a vanity or desk. The large windows allow for plenty of natural light.Once you've finished admiring the second floor, head back through the house and down to the next highlight of this home. The basement is the perfect lounge and theatre room and the current owners have enjoyed the space so much, they are gifting the projector and projection screen to the new buyer. But wait, turn around. There is a 1/4 bath and large storage room located in the front of the basement to ensure your things can still be tucked away while entertaining. Speaking of entertaining, the back right corner of the basement will take you to your Bilco doors leading to your private backyard. While this may not be indoor square footage, it is without a doubt a room on this property. Undoubtedly one of the biggest selling features of this home, the yard is perfectly fitted with privacy fence and combination raised garden bed/bench seating. A great starting point to furnish your outdoor space for the summer holidays. Take note of the large shed for covered storage and the fenced area in the back for additional all weather storage. This yard also has direct access to the side of the property making it perfect for entertaining guests without interrupting the inside of the home.Beside the fact that the home itself is stunning and has several updates within the past five years, the convenience factor is unparalleled. The Stenton train station, a two minute walk away, will take you directly downtown with stops at Jefferson, Suburban and 30th St Station to name a few or into Chestnut Hill for an evening out. If you have a car, you won't really need it at this home. This market has given us limited inventory and nearly nothing as stunning as this listing. There is no time to waste on this one, it will go quickly!