145 SUMAC STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128

Rent a piece of Philadelphia History with this red brick Queen Anne style twin home with characteristic Eastlake architectural styling. This home was originally built in 1882 and has been fully renovated and restored to its greatness. This architectural gem features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a fully finished basement and 14 foot tall ceilings on the primary living area. The main level consists of a living room, sitting room, a dining room and a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The main entrance creates a grand center hall with original switchback stairs, in varnished wood carved in the Eastlake style. There is mantelpiece in the main living room with original woodwork and inset tiles with a center tile depicting a scene of the Wissahickon Creek. The second floor consists of three bedrooms, both with ample closet space plus a shared full bathroom and hallway laundry closet. One of the bedrooms was converted into a wardrobe and can remain as is or be taken out and used as a bedroom. The master suite boasts built-in closets, bathroom with dual sink vanity, frameless glass shower and a stand-alone tub with hydrant faucet. The third floor is an open loft bedroom spanning the entire floor with a pitched roof that adds charm. The outdoor spaces include a private back patio area and a large wrap around porch in the front overlooking the garden and front lawn. The front facade is adorned with a restored ornate bracketed cornice with decorative eave returns just below the gabled third floor. The gable contains restored decorative wood elements below and along the eave. The new custom windows were designed to mimic the original wood windows, with classic Queen Anne upper sashes comprised of one large center pane and smaller panes wrapping around it. This historical gem is located in the coveted neighborhood of Wissahickon. This tranquil Philadelphia neighborhood is just a short walk to the Wissahickon park trails & train station with easy accessibility to Manayunk's Main Street, Center City, major highways and the suburbs. The house can be rented partially furnished. There is private parking for two cars behind the house.

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Main Line



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