5019 CHESTER AVE Philadelphia, PA 19143

Stunning 1915, 4 story, 2500 square foot home in Kingsessing is 2 blocks across the bridge into the heart of historic West Philadelphia. Rare opportunity to obtain a home whose original details remain intact while the outdated ones have been tastefully updated. This 5 bed room home plus den or library, features 3 full baths. One being a bath in basement with shower stall almost completed. The wood work from floor to ceiling's extensive molding will impress ! It was so lovingly cared for and preserved. Original pocket doors on first and second floor, several functioning fireplaces throughout and etched and stained glass as well.A mix of hardwood floors run through the entire home except for a wood laminate in the kitchen. Modern, eat in kitchen leads to a porch and large yard about 40' deep, with shade trees and fully fenced. Option to enter the basement from the yard. Basement is Newly painted, water heater is about 1 yr. old and seller will have a new gas boiler installed by settlement. Many of the windows are new replacement .Once upstairs, you'll enjoy baths with modern tile, a full size washer /dryer and motion sensitive lighting. Conveniently located near access to center city, Rt 76 or just local to the parks and restaurants of University City. Across the street is the Kingsessing Library, the rec center and just acres of pretty, open green space. Clark Park is walking distance-especially the Dickens side in photo.Take the 13 trolly or many bus options at 49th st. station. NOTE: this house is in the UPenn Home Buyer program footprint.