242 E Evergreen Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19118

Wonderful, Welcoming and Walkable describes this Completely Updated 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Federal-style single in a premier ?top of the hill? Chestnut Hill location with off-street parking, partially finished walkout basement, fabulous rear yard and within walking distance to shops, restaurants and the train station. Entirely renovated in 2013 and featuring an open floor plan, almost everything about this house is new, exciting and delightful. The front entrance includes a cobblestone private driveway with charming brick wall and arched door accessing the rear yard, as well as bluestone steps leading to the front door. The 1st floor features hardwood floors, high baseboards and 9? ceilings. The Living Room offers a wood-burning fireplace with brick surround and new Pella windows. The outstanding Kitchen is open to both the Dining Room and Family Room and offers Caesarstone counters, center island with 2 bar stools included, 30" Bertazzoni commercial range with 4 gas burners and oven, 30? stainless hood, Fisher and Paykel stainless refrigerator/freezer, 42" cabinets, soft-close drawers, subway tiled backsplash, stainless dishwasher and extra-large Blanco stainless sink with garbage disposal and Rohl faucet. The connecting Family Room with wall of Pella windows includes a door providing access to the exterior. The updated Powder Room features a Waterworks faucet and Toto toilet. Hardwood stairs lead to the 2nd floor with hardwood floors throughout. The Main Bedroom offers crown molding and 2 closets. French pocket doors separate the Bedroom from a sun-filled Office with door opening to a brand new wood deck overlooking the rear yard. 2 Additional Bedrooms have closets, and the gorgeous, renovated Full Hall Bath with vaulted ceiling provides Carrera marble tiled flooring, sink with Waterworks faucet, stall shower with tiled surround and Waterworks fixtures, linen cabinets and a Toto toilet. The partially Finished Basement includes 2 separate Recreation Rooms. One room could be a perfect Exercise Room, with included wall-mounted TV with Sonos soundbar and door to exterior. The 2nd room could be an Office or Bedroom and connects to a Full Bath with tiled floor, vanity and soaking tub with shower. 2 Storage Rooms include one with new washer, dryer and sink. An enchanting rear yard offers a new fence, 2 separate bluestone Patios with included firepit and lush landscaping. Other special features include a security system, new HVAC, new gutters and whole house electrical upgrading including a Lutron lighting system. An energy assessment was performed in 2013 with notable improvements including added insulation, air sealing and an attic fan. Walk to everything; drive or take the train to the city, or ride a bike from Valley Green as you enjoy Wissahickon Park. The choice is yours once you move in!