253 S 25TH ST Philadelphia, PA 19103

253 S. 25th Street at Manning. Park view multilevel architect designed townhouse in the heart of Fitler Square. Entrance: Vestibule leads to a light filled family room/office/den with a wall of glass leading to a mature tiered garden; side gate to Manning Street. Second Level: Main living level with a west facing bay window looks into Schuylkill Park. Living/Dining room with romantic wood burning fireplace, high ceilings and beautiful wood floors. The cook's kitchen is fully equipped: wall oven, 5 burner stove on an island, stainless steel double sink, Sub-Zero refrigerator, glass door upper cabinetry, abundant lower cabinetry. Breakfast room overlooking the garden with a door to the garden, and a back gate to Manning Street. Third Level: Spacious east and south facing bedroom, hall tiled bath with tub, west bay window and south facing bedroom, storage, mechanicals, 2 zoned Lennox HVAC (2018), laundry room. Fourth Level: Master floor with remarkable light; east, south, and west. Bedroom with 2 exposures, walk-in closet, 2 solid surface vanity, spa-like whirlpool tub and shower vaulted with skylights. Separate west facing library/office/sitting room with an incredible sunset deck looking into the park with some river views. The owner designed the home for his family. The design is very 21st Century urban at its best. Schuylkill River Park was his vision. This house represents a sensitivity to how to live with nature along with the railroad and the highway that connects us all. We live in an ever evolving environment. Enjoy this home for what it contributes. Excluded: stain glass panel and Mercury statue on the 4th floor deck.