128 W Tulpehocken St Philadelphia, PA 19144

Located in the Tulpehocken Station Historic District this Italianate residence, built in 1858, retains its original character and charm yet has the upgrades of a modern home. The exterior architecture elements, from the open front porch with dressed wooden posts and decorative scroll work, to the hipped roof with wooden belvedere, are graced with arched double hung windows, a molded wood cornice with medallions, dentiled fascia board, and paired decorative brackets that show off the home's distinctive character. Interior character starts at the front entrance with a dutch door with transom sash, hardwood floors, crown moldings, marble mantelpieces, floor-to-ceiling windows, original woodwork, interior shutters and leaded glass windows. 1st Floor: Center hall foyer entrance with wood staircase and banister, front to back living room/library with marble mantle, floor-to-ceiling Franklin windows that can provide direct access to both the front and rear porches, den with built-in bookcases and marble mantle, dining room with box bay window and built-in seating, new eat-in kitchen with SS appliances, enclosed rear porch with custom windows, half bath, laundry room and a 2nd rear open porch off of the kitchen. 2nd Floor: Owner's suite with bedroom, large master bath and a sitting room that could also be used as a bedroom. There is also a unique split-level 2nd floor level with a full bath and bedroom with built-in bookcases. 3rd Floor: Center hall that is open to the rooftop belvedere, four bedrooms and full bath. Situated on a half-acre landscaped lot with storage shed as well as all new beds and plantings with the majority being perennials. This home has many upgrades including new Pella windows, storm windows, mahogany porch flooring, multi-zone heating and cooling systems, renovated and redesigned kitchen space, new cedar fencing in the rear yard and new rear parking area. Located up the street from the Chestnut Hill West/Tulpehocken Train Station. Convenient to 309, I-76, Route 1 and City Ave. Walking/biking distance to Fairmount and Wissahickon Park trails.