Jan 17, 2012
229 Spruce Street
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| $2,495,000 Colonial Manse in Society Hill.
Entertain your friends from the English Speaking Union, the British Officers Club, or the Society of Sons in a coveted walled side garden. In this unassumingly beautiful 6 bedroom, 7 bath home dating back to 1759, you will relive history while also enjoying the convenience and luxury of deeded parking, side and rear gardens, access to the best of the city, and architectural details to be reckoned with. Crown yourself King or Queen of Society Hill. . .
From the Agent: Exquisite Colonial Mansion. Double frontage on Spruce St. Original 1759 house with later additions. Unique “L” shaped property with exceptional 20 ft. brick side garden. South, north & east exposures. Wonderful views of gardens & historic homes. Elegant details, high ceilings, random width oak hardwood flrs, original moldings, cornices, period detail & original Fireplaces throuthout. Pristine condition. Large entry foyer, tile brick flr, lg coat closet leads to painting gallery & additional foyer w/built-in bar & PR. Small rear garden. Double doors lead to 20X60 walled landscaped garden. Large LR w/built-in bookcases facing garden. Large formal dining room w/curved glass window wall overlooks garden. Huge cook’s kitchen, commercial gas range, stainless counters & sinks, DW, pantry/mud rm. Beautiful stairway leads to 2nd flr MB suite w/FP, marble bath+BR+bath+corner library. 3rd & 4th fls-4BR/2ba. Elevator. Zoned central air. Huge basement, storage & laundry. 1 CAR DEEDED PKG.-$950.yr fee.
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For More Information Contact Ellen Steiner of Prudential Fox & Roach’s Center City-Rittenhouse Hotel Offices and reference Proper Philadelphia