432 Lyceum Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19128

Please take a look at this listing's virtual tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=adFtscCNVpV&mls=1 Enchanted is the best way to describe the look, feel and grounds of this home. You will experience love at first sight when you approach this one-of-a-kind well-preserved Victorian single. Find dreamy moments among the features of this storybook home. The character is a rare fusion of well-preserved original details and upgraded modern amenities. Original hardwood floors, ornamental woodwork, gas fireplaces set in ornate mantle pieces, period moldings, and high ceilings add unique charm to the spacious, utilitarian floor plan. Start with the gingerbread embellished porch adorning the fa ade. It makes the convenience of the urban location feel like a quiet cottage in the country. Proceed through the charming vestibule with original solid wood doors. Be awed by the oak banister embellishing the switch back staircase. Then find the formal living and dining rooms where you ll host large family gatherings or create formal and casual living areas. There s an additional living area on the 2nd floor that can remain a reading room or be converted into a master suite. Enjoy cooking in the custom designed and newly built, bright modern, open and airy kitchen. Details like the apron front farm sink and glass display cabinets provide style while being super useful. Additionally all of these desirable first floor details are illuminated by natural light streaming through leaded and stained glass or oversized windows with deep sills providing paradise for your plants and/or cats. Proceed through your flexible and furnishable first floor to your private and secluded back yard where you can set the kiddos free to build their own imaginary universe. Here s where you ll host festive family gatherings and quiet romantic dinners sheltered by the mature landscaping. Find the detached carriage house that can serve as a 2-car garage, or bicycle barn. Maybe you ll house your DIY brewery there, collect exotic orchids, or start an organic mushroom growing business. Imagine the gardening shed or peacock habitat you could create. Catios are a thing now. Why not? Proceed upstairs to the sizeable, convenient, legitimate laundry room. Now there s a rare feature that s hard to find in Philadelphia. The second floor includes that secondary den and two large bedrooms. The layout is perfect for adding your dream master suite with custom closets and luxurious spa bathroom. On the third floor find 2 generously sized bedrooms. That s not all folks. Fresh paint, central air, a driveway that fits 5 cars and plenty of off street parking round out this lovely home. Oh and the location, rev up your Kindle or Nook because an enjoyable, easy, relaxing commute directly into Center City via train or bus are both nearby. Nestled between all the amenities available to Manayunk s Main St. and Roxborough s Ridge Ave. your fabulous home is walkable to shopping, dining, groceries, fitness, parks, biking, and hiking. You can have much more than you bargained for right here, in this cheerful and peaceful yet affordable porch-front oasis.