5150 Cedar Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19143

Full of beautifully preserved original details and customizations that are the perfect marriage of form and function, this tastefully renovated home exudes warmth from top to bottom, inside and out. The front yard with mature landscaping, sweet extra-deep porch and a detailed bay window provide curb appeal galore and set the stage for the lovely details within. Wide archways connect each space on the main level: living room with leaded glass window, turned staircase with original millwork and oak floors with inlay that extend through the dining room, which has a sweet breakfast bar nestled into the custom kitchen's archway. The mix of bespoke furniture-style cabinetry and open storage create a kitchen that is both a workhorse and a natural extension of the warm living area, completed by long expanses of live-edge walnut shelving, two-inch-thick butcher block counters, white farmhouse sink, white subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances including a five-burner Samsung range with convection oven, Bosch dishwasher and a Frigidaire French-door fridge. On the way out to the rear yard there's a bathroom complete with a showersuper convenient if you get carried away gardening. The tiered back yard is quite the urban oasis: an upper deck right off the kitchen with a trellis of lush vines, a mid-level with bench seating, and a lower lawn with a mature tree and perimeter garden beds. Back inside, the three upstairs bedrooms all feature inlayed floors, original millwork and ample natural light, and there's smart custom storage sprinkled throughout. The largest bedroom at the front features a bay window, double-wide closet and built-in storage with live-edge accent. The room at the rear has dual closets flanking the window with the most charming custom storage bench seat. And while not large, the middle is a true bedroom that would also make a great WFH space, yoga room or art studio with its southern sunlight. The large and lovely bathroom features a skylight, radiant floors, half-wall subway tile wall accent and shower surround plus rainhead faucet, floating vanity with vessel sink and an inset storage niche. The basement is super deep with good ceiling height, providing more than ample room for storage and laundry. This gem is ideally located with the best of Baltimore Ave at your fingertips, and both Clark and Cedar parks are super close.