525 Catharine

Philadelphia, PA 19147

Welcome to your new home, 525 Catharine St, in the heart of Queen Village. This gorgeous home perfectly combines old world charm with new modern updates and sophistication on one of the best blocks in Philadelphia! This 3 bed, 3.5 bath home, also has the added bonus of being in the Meredith catchment and a stone throw away from the iconic Philadelphia Italian Market. In this historic rowhome, you will have plenty of living space, refinished original hardwood floors throughout, exposed brick, and two private outdoor areasideal for reading, hosting family and friends, or just a quiet evening in. Enter through a lovely vestibule where you will find the living room on left accompanied by a fireplace and access to the first outdoor seating area and breezeway. Down the hallway enter into your full dining room and eat-in kitchen which has been completely renovated and features a great breakfast bar and lots of counter space. No expense was speared in this kitchen and boasts custom, high end Zebra wood cabinets, luxurious soapstone countertops, slate and soapstone back splash and floors, Sub-Zero refrigerator and stainless-steel appliances. Off the kitchen there's an additional backyard patio, as well as a half bath on this floor. A traditional restored staircase leads to 3 bedrooms on the second and third levels. The second floor is home to the master bedroom which includes a second fireplace, built-in closets on either side, and a walk-in closet off the master bath for additional storage. This floor also has a spa-like bathroom with exquisite travertine marble and onyx tile, double full stretch Jacuzzi, two marble sink bowls, a spacious waterfall shower, and washer / dryer room on this floor. The third floor has two additional bedrooms, both with great natural light and vaulted ceilings. A third custom fireplace with stacked slate stone is also located in one of these bedrooms and features a skylight. The second full bath with mosaic tile is also located on this floor. This home is completed with a full semi-finished basement where you will find a large area perfect for a 4th bedroom, office, or workout room, a third full bathroom, cool stained concrete floors, extra storage, and a tankless hot water heater. This home is conveniently located near Whole Foods, Headhouse Square, Italian Market, and all the restaurants and cafes Queen Village has to offer. Easy access to Columbus Blvd., Market St., I-95, I-676, The Ben Franklin Bridge and subways. Walkscore 99!