515 S 48TH ST Philadelphia, PA 19143

Be drawn into the original foyer with wet bed penny tile below plate rail wainscoating, French doors brighten the entrance. Feast your eyes on the Englenook winding stairwell.Crown mouldings adorn the living room and continue around the ceiling above the: courting window, ornamental working fireplace, stained glass windows, and (preserved)cast plaster guardian trolls. Pass through more French doors into the combined (island) kitchen and dining area. A sliding glass door overlooks the rear garden. In the kitchen, there are intact back stairs and a wood burning stove. On the 2nd floor, find a master bedroom suite with a dressing room (or nursery) adjoining the master bedroom (complete with mirrored built-ins). Also, on the 2nd floor there is a parlor with front bay window opposite stained glass double doors. Here, find another fireplace with original mantle piece. On the 3rd floor find 2 more bedrooms and a large bathroom. there is potential for easy deck installation from the 3rd floor rear (the attached twin already has a roof deck). Also, find a stand-up attic with full length windows. The basement is deeper with ample head room. Additional features include an enclosed porch with western exposure, more light because of the East, West and South orientation. And , easy proximity to Curio Theater, The Gold Standard Cafe, Vietnam Cafe, Vientaine, The University City Swim Club, the '64"bus stops outside and enjoy easy access to the 42' bus and '34' trolley. The Bad news about the house : Nothing has been done to it. The Good news about this house: NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO IT!