164 W Wyneva St

Philadelphia, PA 19144

This pretty twin home, graced with original detail, is the legacy of the 1920's building boom in Germantown. 4 bedrooms, not just 3! 1 full bath on the 2nd floor and powder room on the first floor. At 100 years old, it offers some very liveable, functional features that newer twin homes today do not: An entry foyer that blocks cold air from coming into the living area in the winter; a delightful and functional bench and storage bin at the bottom of the stairs near the entrance; an open covered front porch that invites lounging on a sunny day; 9 foot high ceilings; and the beauty of never-painted stained oak trim on windows, around doors and on the staircase. FLOOR PLAN: 1st floor: front porch, enclosed entry foyer, living room with beautiful chandelier and architectural arches; formal dining room with chandelier and coat closet; large kitchen renovated not long ago with gas cooking, refrigerator, dishwasher, double stainless steel sink with garbage disposal, lots (!) of counterspace, lots (!) of cabinetry, ceramic tile floor and backsplash, pantry closet. This kitchen has a large passthrough to the dining room that allows light to flow from one to the other. Powder room. Exit to back fenced patio. 2nd floor: Large front bedroom with sunny bay window; Hall closet that includes steps to the small attic; 2nd bedroom, small, carpeted, with closet; full bathroom, all recently renovated with ceramic tile floor, shower over tub with ceramic tile surround, pedestal sink; 3rd large bedroom with closet and ceiling fan; 4th rear bedroom, sunny and large with closet and doorway connection to the 3rd bedroom. The hall has an original skylight for natural light to come in. Basement: Full, partially finished with glass block windows with vents. Rear partially finished room has door to the outside steps and laundry hook-ups. The rest of the basement was set up at one time as an apartment. Currently has kitchenette, painted walls, closets, and a front area under the porch that was a bathroom that has partially been removed. Gas hot water boiler. 40 gallon gas domestic hot water heater. 100 AMP CB electrical service (sub-panel on 2nd floor). Lots of PVC replacement drain lines. The back yard is a fenced patio. This is a solid, excellent house. You may want to re-finish the oak floors upstairs or paint your own colors or even fully bring to life the partially finished area of the basement. In the end you will have a comfortable, roomy, architecturally significant home on a pretty block. Located close to the innovations of Wayne Junction with Attic Brewery, Deke's Barbecue, Merzbacher's bakery. Easy access to public transportation: bus and train. Settlement date flexible. Easy to show.