Description
Welcome to Chew Avenue, a lovely tree-lined street steps from cobblestoned Germantown Avenue, Mt. Airy's bustling commercial corridor. Situated in the middle of a delightful row of Second Empire stone twins with delicate mansards, breezy front porches and carefully manicured gardens, this home offers a balance between the vibrancy of the city and the tranquility of your own private residence. 7126 is an exceptional blend of traditional architecture and modern design and warmth and craftsmanship are its hallmarks. Wide rooms flooded with natural light and soaring ceilings greet you as you step inside. Completely renovated in 2015, the open living room features hardwood floors, crown molding, recessed lighting, custom built-in bookshelves and a painstakingly restored banister. The dining room is spacious enough for a large dinner party and the eat-in kitchen boasts traditional shaker cabinets, stainless steel Bosch appliances, granite countertops and ceramic tile flooring. A large island is perfect for gathering and tray ceiling adds detailed definition to the kitchen in an otherwise open first floor plan. A door from the kitchen leads to a sunny outdoor oasis complete with a deck with planters, grass, garden areas and twinkling lights, the ideal place to gather around a fire pit or have dinner al fresco. On the second floor, find a sunny bedroom with a gracious walk-in closet, a laundry room, and a hall bath with a double vanity with modern brass fixtures, tub and wainscoting. The primary bedroom boasts a bay window, two closets and a beautiful spa-like en-suite bathroom with stall shower. On the third floor, find three additional bedrooms, an additional full bathroom and a skylight which floods the floor with natural light. The basement is completely finished with laminate flooring, recessed lighting and a half bath, adding additional living space. Additional features include dual-zoned HVAC and a French drain and sump pump in the basement. Mt. Airy is a bustling neighborhood with all of the charm of a small town. Recently named Money Magazine's "10 Best Big City Neighborhoods in the US" a variety of charming shops and cafes run along the neighborhood's eponymous main thoroughfare, Germantown Avenue. Enjoy neighborhood favorites, Earth Bread and Brewery, McMenamin's, High Point Cafe and local grocery shopping at Weaver's Way Co-op. Nestled adjacent to Fairmount Park's Wissahickon Valley, the park offers 57 miles of trails among 18 acres of lush scenery. This is a truly exceptional property with charm and thoughtful renovations in a coveted location. Welcome home.