646 W Ellet St

Philadelphia, PA 19119

Character, convenience and community'you'll find each in abundance at this lovely Tudor townhome on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of West Mt. Airy. Located in a highly sought after area, the house sits along a curved brick pathway lined with azaleas that explode with color in the Spring. Before entering the arched front door, be sure to look up and take in the custom Moravian pottery ceiling . The special touches don't stop there. Once inside you'll find finely crafted parquet floors with walnut inlay, molding on the dining room walls, and original tile work in the bathrooms. The sunroom at the front of the house is the perfect place to relax in front of the gas fireplace. and built -in bookshelves. and the replacement windows (2016) allow plentiful sunlight to fill the space, making it an ideal spot for reading, relaxing, or simply taking in the views of the trees. The lovely, oversized living room opens into the dining room. The dining room has upgraded french doors which open to a large wooden deck with a retractable awning, a lovely spot to entertain or to enjoy al fresco dining. A cozy, sun-filled kitchen with built-in china hutch, gas stove and built-in microwave also conveniently opens to the deck. Both dining room and kitchen are awash with morning light . Upstairs find a primary bedroom with full ensuite bathroom, two additional bedrooms and second full bathroom in the hall. You will have your own one-car garage and small yard just across the quiet alleyway. The home has been lovingly maintained by the seller who has made multiple improvements, including the removal of the knob and tube wiring, a new flat roof by Russell Roofing (2012), Central Air (2009), hot water heater (2013), replacement Matus windows throughout and much more. The location is a dream come true. Literally steps from Carpenter's Woods for hiking or walking the dog. Just a short walk to Weavers Way Co-op, High Point Cafe, Blue Marble Bookstore, and the vibrant community of West Mount Airy Village. An easy commute to Center City and a short drive to Chestnut Hill' a truly fantastic location for a special home.