401 W Mount Pleasant Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19119

This home has soul. Its character has remained intact, all the while having been lovingly maintained and beautifully updated through the years. Located in walkable West Mt Airy and convenient to Mt Airy Village, Weavers Way, and charming shops just steps away along Emlen St & W. Mount Pleasant Ave. Take the scenic drive along Cresheim Valley Drive towards Germantown Ave and there you are a stone's throw from Chestnut Hill. Enjoy the outdoors with a stroll to Fairmount Park, which has many entrance points along the way, or a bike ride to Valley Green. Pull right out of your dedicated parking spot onto one of the first streets to get attention when snow plows come through. In the springtime you are in for a treat - the perennial gardens bloom, including fragrant shrubs, which you can enjoy while sipping your morning coffee on the covered front porch. As you enter through the front door notice hardwood floors in the living room and dining room, the built-in bookshelves which have pull-out drawers behind the doors, French doors to the dining and high ceilings. The kitchen offers a unique floor that is soft underfoot helping reduce back & leg strain, creamy white cabinetry, built-in microwave, 2 oversized windows and tile back splash. The mudroom leads to a newer full bath with a one-of-a-kind custom penny floor. Do not miss it, this floor is stunning. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the 2nd floor. The spacious main bedroom offers a large closet and a dressing area. The full bathroom includes a tub/shower combo, linen closet and built in shelving around the vanity. The 2nd bedroom is currently used as a home office. Ideal for working from home. Notice the beautiful hardwood floors in both bedrooms and the hallway. Make your way to the 3rd floor to tour 2 more bedrooms and attic storage. The 3rd bedroom offers a large closet, painted wood floors & gorgeous feature wall. The 4th bedroom has the views. Look far wide through 2 windows. Notice the built-in desk, bookshelves, and unique headboard and painted floors. At the top of the stairs there is a walk-in attic. This space offers lots of storage space. Please take note that the attic has pipes and some plumbing previously installed to build another bathroom. The huge unfinished basement offers a laundry area with double utility sink, storage shelves and utility cabinets for a home workshop. Off-street parking in the rear with a private paved parking pad. Quaint fenced-in side yard with access to the parking area and mudroom. Make your appointment today!