228 Spruce St

Philadelphia, PA 19106

This Historically Certified 1770 Townhome offers the rare opportunity to live in a graciously sized 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home that has been meticulously updated with the finest materials top to bottom. Enter the Flemish bond brick facade with exterior Bevolo light fixtures to the vestibule which has a coat closet and an intricate mosaic tile design floor. The living room has a gas fireplace, custom closets, and a "speakeasy" bar tucked inside the cabinetry with the original arched brickwork. Some of the kitchen highlights are a handcrafted tile backsplash, a Sub Zero refrigerator, a Viking 4 burner convection oven & stove, a Bosch dishwasher, custom cabinetry and an original brick floor. There is a built in banquette in the sunroom off the kitchen which has beautiful Palladian windows with views of the garden. Through the sunroom french doors enter the rear garden with slate pavers, a cedar pergola with lighting, a container garden and hardscape that is maintained by Terrain, and access to Spruce Street. On the second floor, there is the full bath with a soaking tub, a Waterworks sink, and House of Rohl fixtures, a limestone floor, and handmade wall tiles. The primary bedroom has a gas fireplace, lots of fitted closets, and carpeting. The second bedroom is currently being used as a sitting room and has a lovely juliette balcony with views of the St Peters steeple. On the third floor, you have a full bath with a glass stall shower with Waterworks sink and House of Rohl fixtures. The third bedroom currently being used as a study and has a wood burning fireplace, exposed beams, and access to a potential deck (the owner has architectural drawings and approval by the historic commission if buyers are interested). The lower level has a half bath, storage, mechanicals, a Maytag commercial washer/dryer, and convenient bilco doors. Some additional home features are the original wide plank pine floors, custom millwork, and the hand painted/glazed plaster walls by Terry Comella, central alarm, and house speaker systems. House total square footage is 1799 including the basement. Located a few blocks from the Delaware River waterfront, the Sunday farmer's market at Head House Square, the Ritz movie theaters, many parks and green spaces, and a few minute drive to the entrance to 95, 676, and the Ben Franklin Bridge.