431 W Stafford St

Philadelphia, PA 19144

An eclectic piece of history which was built in 1896 this handsome 3 story stone and stucco home is the perfect Victorian! An illustrious parade of oak carved staircases, tiled fireplaces, interior shutters, original crown moldings, high ceilings, pumpkin-pine floors and over-size sunlit NEW Pella windows. This Victorian Beauty is oozing with old world charm, yet beautifully updated Kitchen features floor-to-ceiling glazed white subway tiles, tin ceiling, stainless new appliances, hanging lamps, soapstone countertops, farm sink, plenty of cabinet space, gas cooking, huge Butler's pantry with original & abundant storage cabinetry. All the spaces open graciously to each other and here's the floor plan: Center Hall; Open front porch; Moroccan doors lead into the living room (which is naturally lit by a large window), working fireplace, crown moldings. Formal Dining room which can seat large gatherings, chair rails, modern chandelier; 2nd and third floor: library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, 6 bedrooms, 2 full NEWER baths?simple clawfoot soaking tub with shower, vessel sink and on 3rd floor modern stone wall tiles and radiant floor with modern glass and stone shower. (Is currently configured as 4 bedrooms, 2 home offices.) Unfinished basement, laundry, central air, new roof. The grounds include space for gardens, picnics and play. A vibrant, friendly neighborhood, located at Germantown's western edge by Wissahickon Avenue, steps from the Wissahickon Creek's verdant portion of Fairmount Park that includes North America's oldest paper mill at RittenhouseTown as well as hiking, running, biking and horse riding trails. 2 blocks from the Chestnut Hill West commuter train line. 15 minute drive to Center City all on a leafy, and rare brick street. LET LIFE IMITATE ART.