42 Woodale Rd

Philadelphia, PA 19118

A seasonal surprise! A delightful 3 + bedroom, 2 1/2 bath semi-detached stone and brick home in quite wonderful condition and lit by the morning sun--just in time for the holidays. Located on a quiet, one-way fully residential street, 42 Woodale Road offers "in-town" convenience while actually being away from the business of the main commercial road. Special features: the character of the 1920's Philadelphia building boom with high ceilings, oak floors and fireplace; a spectacular gourmet kitchen; the laundry and dressing room on the 2nd floor; a full basement, partially finished and well-lit, having been used as a studio and workspace. Here's the floor plan: 1st floor: Covered open front porch; Spacious living room with oak floors and fireplace (not used recently); Formal dining room with crystal chandelier and coat closet is approached from the living room through a wide arch and fully open to the very new kitchen; Amazing kitchen including polished stone counters, tons of cabinetry some with glass doors, porcelain farmhouse sink with garbage disposal, white subway tile backsplash, dishwasher, electric cooktop with hood above, large electric oven, cleverly designed sidebar with wine storage, large center island with ore storage cabinets, sitting area on one side and built-in microwave on the other, ceiling fan, exit door to small landing and paved, very private patio. A small 1st floor powder room has been installed in the rear corner of the kitchen. 2nd floor: Primary bedroom that basks in sunshine on a lovely day and offers a wall of closets (one cedar, two organized closets with double doors), built in shelving, ceiling fan, and its own bathroom renovated with large glass-doored shower; 2nd bedroom with closet has been transformed into a 2nd floor laundry room with plenty of space for dressing or sitting area; 3rd rear bedroom has its own closet and ceiling fan; Hall bathroom with shower over tub, ceramic tile floor and walls, linen closet. 3rd floor: This private area of the house is like a suite and includes a large walk-in closet, a full hall bath recently renovated with contemporary glass sink bowl and shower stall, and large front bedroom with closet and architecturally interesting front double windows with cushioned window bench beneath. Basement: Full, partially finished, for utilities, storage, and large studio/work area. This well-lit, high-ceilinged, inviting space has a door that goes out to the private patio. There is a detached one-car garage. The entire yard is fenced, even across the driveway (good for the puppy!). Gas hot water heat. 40 gallon gas domestic hot water heater. 200 AMP electrical panel with circuit breakers. CENTRAL AIR conditioning. All new windows! Entire exterior painted in 2020. This property is an estate. Showings begin on Friday, 12/17. Please bring any offer by Monday, 12/20, and each offer should allow a minimum of 2 days for Seller response. Easy to show. Flexible settlement.