3100 Midvale Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19129

Who has not noticed this stately home with the handsome brick and stucco facade, oak paneled front door and portico nestled among lovely greener-than-green gardens and gracing its corner location. This is 3100 Midvale Ave in East Falls, a three story c. 1925 Arts and Crafts style twin which blends period character and charm with thoughtful updates for today. With 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and over 2500 square feet the home is incredibly spacious. Step inside to the graceful entry hall with generous coat closet. Notice the high ceilings, the lovely exposed hardwood floors, the large living room on the right with brick fireplace flanked by built-ins with glass fronts, the mullioned doors opening to the serene sun room. On the left is the pretty dining room with the wall partially removed to the newer kitchen creating a handy breakfast bar. The kitchen is efficient and well planned with granite counters, unique stainless back splash, stainless appliances, wood floor and plenty of cabinets. The mud room off the kitchen leads to a charming private courtyard for outdoor grilling, dining and for easy access to the two car detached garage. Upstairs there are five good size bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Each bedroom is more charming than the next. The primary bedroom is especially large and is joined by an updated bathroom. The hall bathroom on this level is new. The third floor bathroom has been updated retaining the original claw foot tub. In true period fashion the home is replete with windows -- all of them new. Light comes in everywhere! Do not miss the basement with its rec room style retreat, powder room, laundry room and area for mechanicals. The Crown boiler is 16 years old, the electrical service has been replaced and the home rewired to eliminate knob and tube wiring. The roof with 50 year shingles is 13 years old and there are two hot water heaters, one of them solar powered. In addition to the colorful front gardens and courtyard, the outdoor space includes the fenced side yard with pretty lawn, trees and shrubs. So conveniently located, 3100 Midvale Ave offers easy access to two train lines, buses, the expressway, Route 1, Kelly Drive, Jefferson University and Penn Charter which is one block away. Center city is only 15 minutes away. A wonderful property!