3307 W PENN ST Philadelphia, PA 19129

Located on a quiet tree lined street in East Falls, less than a mile to Kelly Drive and the Wissahickon Creek, this charming twin is a nature lover's dream. The front of the house is beautifully finished in schist stone from the Wissahickon which provides a perfect backdrop for the front yard that is designed around two small trees and a rich selection of plants providing year round interest. You enter the house through the large South facing sun-room which has served the current owners as a year round relaxation and reading room. This leads into an open plan living room through a French Door which features a large bay window, maple inlayed wood floors, and a stone fireplace incorporating a wood burning insert that keeps the room warm and cozy in the winter months. The hardwood floors continue into the formal dining room where a second set of French doors open into the patio and back garden. The modern kitchen features sandstone granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a new gas range and new dishwasher and built in microwave. The rear garden is fully fenced and gated. It has a brownstone patio in front of a lawn bordered by miniature boxwoods. The flower beds feature a rich assortment of perennials, shrubs and roses. A plum tree provides a rich harvest of delicious plums in the summer and two dogwoods provide privacy and shade from the summer heat. A small paved area for a barbecue, makes this the ideal summer retreat. An open staircase leads to the second floor which includes three bedrooms with great light. Two with ample space for queen beds and furniture and smaller third bedroom for use an office or childrens room. The bedrooms share the fully tiled hall bathroom. A full basement with new flooring provides a welcome retreat or work area that is portioned into three main sections. The front section houses the radiator and a new hot water boiler. The middle section is used as a den and office. Two closets provide extra storage space for clothes. The rear section is a laundry room with washer and dryer and a half-bath room. Stairs lead from the back basement up to the back garden.The property offers a shared driveway and detached garage with remote control door opening system. The house is fully air-conditioned with a high efficiency 16 SEAR HVAC with double pane replacement windows throughout. Gas hot water radiator heating provides a comfortable and economic winter heating. New hot water boiler.