3706 Hamilton St Philadelphia, PA 19104

Victorian-era, Italianate Estate home in bucolic Powelton Village. Rare, free-standing, porch front townhouse with two car parking and salt-water pool, this property has one of the loveliest private gardens in West Philadelphia with abundant trees and plantings covering a huge triple lot, over 75 x100 . Original details were retained throughout the home which enhance the contemporary open spaces. Step inside the inlaid marble foyer flanked with architectural pillars; the beautiful front living room features the original marble mantle, recessed lighting, high ceilings capped with plaster mouldings and gorgeous maple floors. These old-growth hardwoods follow into the well-lit dining room with recessed lighting and a built-in bar. The state of the art chef s kitchen features Seimatic cabinetry, stone countertops and a stainless appliance suite - custom lighting and huge windows drench the room in light. Just outside the kitchen door, steps lead down to the spectacular garden patio and resin-coated salt-water pool. Manicured hornbeams and green giant arbor vitae encircle the property for total privacy while crepe myrtles, bay laurels, cherry trees and evergreens enhance this truly one-of-a-kind urban oasis. Both the main front staircase and back stairwell access the second floor bed and sitting rooms. The master bedroom is in the rear of the home, with brilliant natural light and a private balcony overlooking the pool and gardens below. The tiled master bath is outfitted with marble vanity and a sizable glass-enclosed steam shower. There are two more bedrooms on this level, one currently used as a sitting room with custom built-ins and high ceilings. In the front of the second floor is an open sitting room with bay window offering commanding views of the street and neighborhood. The third floor has 3 more bedrooms and a full bath. The laundry room has a marble topped folding area and sink has a convenient shelving unit, large stacked washer-dryer, and affixed ironing board. The pristine basement holds the state of the art mechanicals; an efficient hot water boiler supplies both the radiator system and domestic hot water. Enjoy the abundance of 19th century West Philly architectural character and contemporary convenience of a modern home with Parking! - come see this grand home today!