423 E Gorgas Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Description

Welcome to your new home on the 400 block of E Gorgas Ln, located in the vibrant community of Mt. Airy. Set back from the street on a quiet, tree-lined block, this newly renovated home has classic, idyllic charm. Up the steps to the main entrance, past the mature bushes and trees, you can stop and admire the lovely view from the open porch entryway. As you enter the front door, you’ll find a bright, sunny, and spacious living room with a beautiful central fireplace, surrounded by built-in bookshelves. The parquet hardwood floors bring even deeper warmth and richness to the living room. Follow the original, recently refinished hardwood floors into a spacious formal dining room ready for entertaining and gathering. Then be delighted as you walk into the modern and bright eat-in kitchen with all-new appliances and open shelving. Kitchen includes a five burner stove, a double door refrigerator, dishwasher, and matching deep-bowl kitchen sink. On the second floor, you’ll find refinished hard wood floors in the hallway and in all three bedrooms. There are two brand new full sized bathrooms. The primary bedroom has an ensuite bath with a tiled walk-in shower, glass shower doors and rainfall shower head. Built-in linen cabinets highlight this fully functional bathroom space. You will love the feel of the tastefully designed hall bathroom, with patterned tiled floor which is both bright and inviting. There is a classic skylight and tub, also with a beautiful tile surround. Soak in your relaxing tub or jump in the fully tiled shower! For children, for adults. for the whole family. Two good sized additional bedrooms share the updated hall bathroom. Back down to the first floor as you exit the kitchen door, you’ll step out into the side yard with hydrangeas, a commanding Cypress tree, and direct access to your private driveway and one-car garage. Beyond your off-street parking options, you will appreciate your private, spacious backyard. The yard offers many seasonal and perennial flowers, spring blooming bushes, a Red Maple Tree and room for a summer veggie garden. At the rear of your backyard there is charming storage shed for storing your lawnmower and gardening tools. The lower level walkout basement includes laundry area, small powder room, and a full-sized cedar closet. Plenty of space for your storage needs, with potential to be refinished for additional living space. The home has a new, energy-efficient boiler, installed in 2024. Priced right under market value to accommodate for any needed upgrades. This charming twin is a 5-minute walk to the train station to Center City, a 15-minute drive to the PA Turnpike, the Blue Route, and has easy access to 309 North. Located conveniently to the Mt. Airy business district on Germantown Ave, and minutes to shopping in Chestnut Hill, as well as the trails of Wissahickon Park Listing agent has a partial interest in the property.