625 W PHIL ELLENA ST Philadelphia, PA 19119

Homes like this do not become available very often! Formerly a Strawbridge estate, this beautiful Victorian single occupies an idyllic block in the most desirable part of West Mount Airy, just around the corner from the Weavers Way Co-op and High Point Coffee and a short walk to the Wissahickon, Carpenters Woods, and the Regional Rail. It has been lovingly maintained and updated by the current owners. The inviting wrap-around porch welcomes you home and is a perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or for entertaining guests. Freshly painted and with gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout, the home has been updated with new electric, new furnace and hot water heater, new front porch and walkways, and newer kitchen and bathrooms. A striking grand entrance foyer features a handsome oak staircase and tiled wood burning fireplace. The foyer opens into the living room and a large formal dining room, each with their own wood burning fireplaces and original Mercer tile hearths. Two of the fireplaces were recently relined. Grand, lovely windows and a large door in the dining room let in plenty of light. This floor also has a spacious new 1st floor powder room and a separate den with gas fireplace just next to the kitchen. The state of the art kitchen has a Sub Zero refrigerator, range, wall oven, dishwasher, and marble countertops. A connected mud room opens onto the backyard and the driveway. The second floor features a large master suite consisting of 2 separate but connected bedrooms, one room for sleeping and a connecting room that makes the perfect dressing room or private den, with its own wood burning fireplace and ensuite bath. There are two additional rooms on this floor: a spacious bedroom or office and a conveniently located laundry room area with additional multi-purpose space. The third floor has 4 additional bedrooms, one with a large window/doors that open onto a small deck. This floor also has a newly renovated hall bath. The basement is dry and has high ceilings. Enjoy the best of West Mount Airy living in a truly special home!