6190 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia - Olney-Oak Lane, PA 19138 - For Sale

Open House Saturday Nov 4, 12:00PM - 2:00PM Welcome to the convenience of the city and the ambiance of the country.This home is located in the historic district of Germantown and sits back off the street on an acre of land.It is totally private with gardens that have been professionally maintained.The large fenced in yard as well as the lush landscaping surrounds the property and offers an oasis of tranquility.Step into the spacious entryway with a powder room.To your left is a formal dining room.Continue through this room to a gigantic living room with wet bar.The built-in book cases suggest this living room could also be a very practical office space as well.Continue through the home to a very large galley kitchen which has been updated over the years providing stainless steel appliances. After leaving the kitchen you enter into a huge family room with a working fireplace. There are double French doors which open to a spacious deck which enables you to be one with nature.Behind the extraordinary family room is another room which can be used as a very large office or den.On the second floor are three bedrooms.The first very large bedroom at the top of the steps has a very spacious and useful office space or den with built-in shelving right next to it.Continue down the hall to a second bedroom which is also a nice size.Each of these two bedrooms has their own bathroom.The next area of the home contains an amazing master suite.There is a full very large bathroom in this suite as well as a working fireplace.The room adjacent to the master suite includes a washer and dryer, good storage as well as a place to situate another office, den, sitting area or an extraordinary walk-in closet.This room could also be utilized as a nursery if your family demographic calls for this.The basement has been freshly cemented and painted presenting a clean and dry spot for storage.There is plenty of parking with this property, at least four to five cars.This home, built in the 1870's is very unique in that formally, it was two semi-detached residences (6188-6190) but was combined into one extraordinary home sometime during the last century.The property has been updated and has included additions to the home in the 1950's and the 1990's.The former owner, Robert Pierce, a well-known architect was responsible for most of the recent additions to the property.This home is surrounded by the Awbury Aboretum.Please bring your buyers who can appreciate the extraordinary character of this home.It is one-of-a-kind.