Welcome to 206 Spruce Street. If the quintessential Society Hill 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is what you have been looking for, look no further! Built in 1823 by Stephen Girard, this magnificent property maintains historic Philadelphia the way that it was intended to be experienced in a home. Enjoy the grandeur of true Federal style architecture from the moment you walk into the vestibule with its curved archways, original random width pine floors, detailed moldings and soaring ceilings. The first floor boasts a 31' deep living room/formal dining room with double Bluestone marble fireplaces, a large eat-in kitchen leading to an oversized lovely brick patio and garden area perfect for grilling, intimate dinners or for entertaining. Wander up to the second floor to find a beautiful library with a wall of built-in bookshelves and an electric fireplace, glass french doors leading to a quaint balcony overlooking gorgeous gardens and a generous main suite with an oversized en-suite bathroom. Continue up the grand staircase to the third floor complete with two bedrooms and a recently renovated jack and jill bathroom. On the fourth level another comfortable bedroom with a full-sized bathroom is the perfect space for guests or even your home office. If you are looking for even more space, the finished basement makes a great rec room, gym or playroom. Recent upgrades include copper downspouts both at both front and rear of house, brick repointing, roof with a warrantee until 2033 and replacement of the historically certified shutters. Nestled in the heart of the cobblestone streets of Society Hill, 206 Spruce is walkable to some of the cities hottest restaurants of Headhouse Square such as Stella and Malbec as well as Zahav, Amada and Buddakhan just North of the home. Close to Spruce Street Harbor Park, Penn's Landing, Old City as well as easy access to 95, 676 and the Ben Franklin Bridge.
Two years of prepaid parking at a nearby parking lot with accepted offer.
