1918 Lombard St

Philadelphia, PA 19146

*OPEN HOUSE 2/18 IS CANCELLED - PROPERTY UNDER CONTRACT*Expertly crafted and beautifully maintained, 1918 Lombard Street stuns with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms within the heart of the highly sought-after Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.Upon first glimpse, the impressive brick facade presents original charm and unmatched character. Enter the open concept first floor into the gorgeous kitchen, complete with custom floor-to-ceiling wood cabinetry, granite countertops, tile flooring, front-facing windows, and luxury high end stainless steel appliances from Gaggenau, Fischer Peckel and Liebherr. Continuing towards the back of the home, beautiful hardwood flooring carries you into the open dining and living rooms. The dining area is adorned with a Peter Townsend orbit chandelier, and the light-filled spaces feature recessed lighting throughout, beautiful built-in shelves, and a gas fireplace with marble surround. While remarkable on its own, the panoramic glass doors truly makes this first floor one-of-a-kind. A wall of folding glass doors with a full screen opens to reveal a tranquil patio, creating the perfect mix for indoor-outdoor entertainment. The garden is filled with beautiful plantings including a pear tree, a Japanese Maple, a Cape Myrtle, and a Azurri Blue Rose of Sharon tree. Completing the first floor is a powder room with wood wainscoting.Venturing to the second floor, the large first bedroom facing south includes hardwood floors and a full wall of floor to ceiling closets. The front-facing second bedroom/den contains built-ins, a bright bay window with cozy bench, and a wall of closets with a conveniently located brand new washer/dryer. Through a pocket door, find a renovated and spacious Jack & Jill bathroom with exquisite marble tiling, radiant heat flooring, stall shower with rain shower head, a Geberit wall hung toilet, luxury soaking tub, quality craftsman vanity with vessel sink, and heated towel rack. On the third floor, the large primary bedroom has an incredible vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace with white brick surround, built-in shelving, a new fully custom closet built in 2019, and beautiful hardwood floors. Accessed through French doors, enter the gorgeously renovated primary bathroom complete with radiant heat flooring, a Geberit wall hung toilet, stall shower, built-in Mr Steam steam shower, quality craftsman vanity with vessel sink, and heated towel rack. A wall of floor-to-ceiling windows invites soft, natural light in, accompanied by Andersen sliding glass doors to the Timbertech deck, all newly installed in 2019. This upper, south-facing second outdoor space is perfect for enjoying an evening drink under the stars.Heading downstairs to the unfinished basement, you'll find a dry sauna, treadmill, full shower and sink, plus ample storage. This level can easily be converted into an additional guest room, media room, or in-home gym. Working from home is made easy with ethernet drops on every floor. Two New Roofs 2019, New Commercial HW Heater 2019, New Electric Panel 2019, plus surround sound, security system, ring doorbell, and many other upgrades complete this amazing home!Situated just blocks from scenic Rittenhouse Square park and in the Greenfield School Catchment, this location can't be beat! Just steps from restaurants, shops, the Schuylkill River Trail and Markward Playground, plus convenient to the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, 30th Street Station, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, public transportation and major highways. Owner is offering 1 year of pre-paid parking at a nearby covered lot with an accepted offer!