708 N 5th St,
Philadelphia,
PA
19123
Beautiful 150-year-old Victorian home recently updated with all modern features. This home is ideal for a young family looking to engage with all the city has to offer while being able to retreat home to a large, private residence. All bedrooms are spacious, each with an en suite bath. Huge au pair suite on the top floors with private living/kitchen, making it ideal for a live-in nanny or extended guest visits. Plenty of options for office space and loads of recreation areas for kids and entraining. Large backyard, home gym, and 1 year of pre-paid, gated parkingA wonderful blend of restoration & modernization, every feature in this home is larger, taller & more spacious with immense windows throughout, bathing the home in natural light. Huge Lot (20 ft by 139 feet) allowing for a large rear yard & side yard with side alley access. Gated Parking a mere 1.5 blocks away + easy street parking. Enter up an original grand marble exterior stair, through recreated solid wood twin doors into a grand vestibule/mud room. 1st FLOOR: The grand Parlor space features an original marble fireplace, ample room for a baby grand piano & living room space for family gathering & entertaining. Proceeding to the rear, encounter the original grand staircase with original walnut handrails and spindles. To the right is a large Powder Room, additional closet space and side yard access. Large 8-10 person Dining Room with a fireplace. Kitchen features modern cabinetry, soapstone counters, multiple high-end Stainless-Steel Appliances (oversized refrigerator, double ovens, microwave & convection oven, wine fridge, dishwasher, garbage disposal) ample storage, formal panty room & large island with seating for 4. A casual sun/media room finishes the first floor blending indoor/outdoor living. Lastly, experience the rare, large urban backyard with room for an array of options. 2ND FLOOR: Huge front bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom. Rear Primary Bedroom is a veritable residence on its own! Featuring an original marble fireplace, custom integrated king-sized bedframe, rear double-height lounge with rear deck access and spiral staircase to a 3rd floor loft used as a office/nursery. Moving in the other direction, step up to a walk-through closet, newly upgraded marble Primary bath with huge shower room, free-standing tub, double vanity, water closet & adjoining 2-way laundry room. 3rd FLOOR: Enormous front au pair Suite with modern fireplace, walk-in closet, laundry space and full bath. Rear Bedroom with walk-through closet, en-suite bath and rear access to primary bedroom loft suite. 4th FLOOR: the au pair suite continues up a private staircase to a living room with exposed brick wall, private outdoor space with skyline views, half bath, and custom stainless steel kitchen with Sub-Zero fridge and freezer. LOWER LEVEL: large finished front space with a bar (currently a child reading area) and closet space. Rear is semi-finished with workshop, mechanicals and space for storage and home gym. PARKING: secure, 2 CAR gated parking at Hoffman & Brown Streets (one year pre-paid @ $250/mo/spot). Incredible Location, walking distance to parks, lifestyle, restaurants, bars, community centers. Rare Opportunity to own a late 19c. Mansion. Property has been meticulously maintained and improved during ownership. See attached List of Improvements & Maintenance Log.