Charming Historic West Mt Airy Home

Description

Our sun-filled 1925 West Mt Airy twin townhome with original antique architectural details and spacious living areas offers the perfect base for visiting academics and professionals. Located 25 minutes from Penn and 15 minutes from Temple via SEPTA regional rail, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home with 2 office spaces combines period charm with modern work-from-home functionality. Nestled on a typically quiet, peaceful, tree lined West Mt Airy street, the property is located close to Carpenter's Woods. The vibrant, diverse and friendly West Mt Airy community offers many amenities within a short walk, or bike ride from home including Weaver's Way natural food co-op, laptop-friendly High Point Cafe and the Mt. Airy Village restaurants. Rustic trails and footpaths in historic Wissahickon Valley Park are easily accessible for exercise or relaxation. Convenient to public transport, several SEPTA regional rail stations and bus services are nearby. Street parking is free and without restrictions. And Downtown Philadelphia is easily accessible by car. About the house: The kitchen's fully equipped for cooking and casual dining. For larger gatherings, an antique oak table in the dining room provides more place settings and a more formal feel. And the enclosed front porch, weather permitting, can be a delightful spot to dine al fresco, or to just hang out. The dedicated second floor corner office, furnished with a colorful rug, traditional wooden desk and an air-suspension chair also includes a lounge chair ottoman combo, great for reading. Fast wi-fi helps keep remote meetings connected. Wireless printing and a paper shredder are also available. Each floor has mini-split AC/heat. For the coldest months there's whole-house steam radiator heat. The master bedroom located on the second floor features a full bed, chest of drawers, and a full-size wardrobe closet. Blinds and flowing drapes adjust the light as desired. An overhead fan provides additional airflow. The mosaic-tile-floor bathroom next door includes a full-size tub/shower and a wash sink and toilet. Natural light filtering through the frosted glass window casts daylight across a mirrored sliding-door medicine cabinet. A second bright bedroom includes a twin bed, a deep clothing closet, a full-length mirror, and wooden bench. An overhead fan, drapes and blinds help manage the daylight and the heat. The 3rd floor suite includes a bedroom with a full bed, chest of drawers, and comfortable sitting chair, plus a dressing room/study with a full wardrobe closet, writing desk, and lounge reading chair—ideal for couples who both need workspace. The laundry room, next to the kitchen, has a washing machine and clothes dryer, along with all the necessary supplies. Home cleaning supplies can be found in the ground floor powder room cabinet. A few things to note: This is a classic twin home with a shared wall (neighbors are quiet and considerate). With three bedrooms sharing one full bathroom, morning routines may require some coordination. And as with most homes from the 1920s, the stairs are narrow and the floors have character (including some creaks).