1137 Gerritt St Philadelphia, PA 19147

This one-of-a-kind Passyunk Square home is a true work of art and a study in restoration and minimalism. Painstakingly renovated over the years by the owner, an acclaimed local artist, the home has notable materials that extend beyond the original pine floors and stair treads to include original framing lumber repurposed as a custom stair rail; white oak salvaged from the Divine Lorraine Hotel for the spa-worthy bath fixtures; and hand-picked flagstone from a PA quarry that was hand-chiseled on site. The main floor is airy and bright thanks to a large transom over the handmade mahogany front door, a floor-to-ceiling window in the dining area, and glass sliders out to the rear yard. A minimalist vibe in the kitchen lets its features shine—custom cherry cabinets, gleaming flagstone flooring with radiant heat, quartz countertops with breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances and chimney hood. The flagstone continues out into the large backyard, where it blends well with the stone wall backdrop and built-in planters, and in the second-floor bathroom, also with radiant heat, where it surrounds a large soaking tub. This spacious Zen-like retreat also features a Euro-style integrated walk-in shower, custom salvaged wood vanity and medicine cabinet, and a large window overlooking the rear yard. It connects to the front bedroom via a walkthrough closet with full-size stacking laundry. This sunny bedroom is the larger of the two and has two oversize windows overlooking pretty tree-lined Gerritt St. The rear room is tucked behind double doors set within a custom live edge doorframe and transom and has a large double window with a custom sill. The partially finished basement is free for additional hangout space—or maybe even a speakeasy, with its bar sink and powder room. On a great block in the heart of Passyunk Square, this home is steps away from some of the best restaurants in the city as well as multiple bus lines and SEPTA to take you to Center City and beyond.