206 E Benezet St

Philadelphia, PA 19118

Welcome home to this Historic and charming three story stone home in highly sought after Chestnut Hill. As you approach the home, you will find a cozy front porch complete with a swing and beautiful stone front. When you enter, you are greeted with beautiful hardwood floors which are carried through the formal living & dining rooms into the kitchen. Many original accents were maintained, including the crown molding, french doors, and other architectural features which carry forward the historic charm of this home built in 1900. The formal living room is expansive with neutral paint, a large picture window, and high ceilings. The french doors lead to a formal dining room that includes an accent wall and crown molding. The airy and open eat-in kitchen offers tile backsplash, granite countertops, a breakfast nook, built-ins for extra storage, and stainless steel appliances (including gas cooking). Through the doors in the kitchen, there is a mudroom with an additional side entrance to the home. Finally at the rear of the home you will find a spacious sunroom off of the kitchen that is a perfect family room or a quiet sitting room with lots of ambient light. This room also includes a completely updated full bathroom with beautiful tile shower. Additionally in the sunroom you will find a very large pantry closet. On the second level, you have two large bedrooms and one full bathroom. The master bedroom offers a ceiling fan, large windows, neutral paint, and gorgeous wood floors. The second bedroom has large windows and neutral paint. Additionally on this floor you will find a full kitchen with large white cabinets and wood floors. This kitchen could also be removed and this room converted back to a bedroom. Originally this home was used as a multi family home and had two separate entrances, it could be converted back to a multi family property keeping this kitchen upstairs for an additional family to use aka in law suite. From the kitchen at the back of the home you will find a beautiful open spacious sun porch and wrap around balcony that overlooks the yard. A perfect place to make a cup of coffee and relax or barbeque in warmer months. From the hallway of the second floor you will find the stairs to the third level of this home which has two additional bedrooms. A full basement includes laundry, an additional full bath, plus additional powder room, and separate Sauna area. The basement also has a full walk out exit to the back of the home. Property also includes a large two car garage in the rear on Wyndmoor Street. For additional outdoor enjoyment, there is a large, terrace-style travertine patio with pergola above the garage. Recent updates include: NEW BOILER (2022), NEW WATER HEATER (2022), New roof coating (2021) and New front steps (2021). A one year Home Warranty is being offered with this property for your peace of mind! Local parks are close by for hiking, biking and other outdoor activities. Quick commute to Center City, you are just steps away from the train station and only a few minutes walk to quaint Germantown Avenue for shopping or dining. Don?t miss your chance to own this historic gem with so many possibilities!