158 W Queen Ln

Philadelphia, PA 19144

Architectural character and a backyard oasis make this single-family home a captivating find! 6 Bedroom, 2.5 Baths, off street parking.This 1870?s home blends the beautifully maintained architecture of its stone and stucco construction with a fifth of an acre yard in the desirable Penn Knox neighborhood of historic Germantown. The welcoming foyer connects with a living room kept warm by a Resolute wood stove and lighted by south facing bay windows. A spacious dining room with stunning built-in shelves is followed by a recently renovated kitchen with butcher block countertops, a farmhouse sink, two-toned shaker cabinets, new stainless appliances, and room for a breakfast nook. A half bath tucked under the stairs and back porch enclosed room with a beautiful picture window complete the main level. The second floor features three bedrooms, a full hall bath, and a cozy family room with a fireplace ready for another wood stove. This leads out onto a new cedar balcony (w/ awning) overlooking the large cultivated yard with a brick patio, perennials, garden beds, fruit trees, a raspberry patch, and a chicken run. Two more bedrooms, another full bath, and a small library round out the third floor?perfect for guests or renters (separate electric meter)! The basement holds a large laundry room and provides ample area for storage and a workshop. Oak hardwood floors, energy efficient windows, full-house insulation, a newer gas furnace with Nest thermostat, SimpliSafe security system, and off-street parking round out this unique single-family home that is near public transit and walking distance to Germantown Friends School and Green Street Friends School. Come and see this gem for yourself.162 (R) West Queen Lane is a separate rear lot which is included in the sale (tax ID number 123117715)