5317 Catharine Street

Description

Imagine yourself this Summer perched on your front porch, enjoying a sweet breeze through the cherry tree. This generous 3 story CLASSIC is sure to wow you with it's 1905 features and modern upgrades. Original millwork and unpainted wood doors and trim, heartwood pine floors, plaster walls and ceilings, transoms, built-ins and mantles galore bring all the charm you swoon for, and durable modernizations make this beauty move in ready. Through the original tiled vestibule walk into a welcoming foyer with mantel and coat closet. Turn left through hand carved victorian columns into the beautiful living room with giant sunny street facing window - finishing the first floor is a generous dining room with skylight (really brightens this usually dim room) and a recently updated kitchen with lots of extra storage in the butlers stairs/ pantry! Walk out to your big rear yard all ready for the grill and patio furniture. On the second floor find 3 great bedrooms each with it's own unique features and a full bath with mosaic jacuzzi tub and heat lamp! Luxurious. Continuing to the third floor are two more bedrooms (maybe office, yoga studio, craft room?) another huge updated full bath and two ample hall closets for linens or other storage.New windows with lifetime guarantee (that passes to a new owner) weatherized ceiling/ roof and basement, exterior masonry fully re-pointed and recently updated electrical. Many smart improvements for sustainability make this house very low maintenance and more energy efficient, so it stays comfortable temps all year round. Laundry is in the full unfinished basement with very tall ceilings (could be finished!) SO much storage. Listings like this are rare and don't last long. Request a tour today!Close to the 34 trolley and the Market Frankford El. Easy street parking