1537 E. Berks Street
SOLD in Fishtown! Absolutely stunning rowhome on a great block in one of the hottest neighborhoods of Philadelphia offering amazing roof deck views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge & Center City! As you enter the home, you will find a custom built-in bench with shoe & coat storage. Upon entering, you will be welcomed with the stained original hardwood floors & new wood and vinyl windows installed in 2015 and 2019.
Within the living space, you are greeted to a large custom built-in bench storage & bookshelf unit. The open layout leads you through the living room and dining room to the beautiful kitchen which is equipped with Kraftmaid hardwood cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, a GE Cafe Gas Range oven, & custom 2 Cherry countertops. The home has recessed lighting throughout, Aprilaire whole-house humidifier, Nest Thermostat, & gorgeous French doors leading into the back yard. Through the Phantom screen door, you enter into the spacious paved backyard area! As if the 1st floor of this home couldn't get any better; the lower level is equipped with a Gym/Artist 15X15 studio with a glass garage door and HVAC! The basement has been finished with a full wet bar with Granite countertops, wine and beverage refrigerator, bath, surround sound hook up, electric fireplace, and an enormous amount of storage!
As you approach the 2nd floor you will find a large guest bathroom with a Whirlpool hot tub; And, to make this hot tub even better, it has its own water heater! This bathroom also is home to a stacked Whirlpool washer & dryer. There are two bedrooms also on this floor; both bedrooms are very spacious featuring restored wood flooring, a walk-in custom closet within the larger front bedroom & Cat5 and coaxial hookups in both bedrooms. The 3rd floor welcomes you to the gorgeous Master Suite featuring modern white tile flooring and restored wood accent wall! This room has custom cabinetry with Walnut shelves, a large walk-in closet, and a Nest Thermostat dedicated to the 2nd and 3rd floors. Although there is plenty of natural light accessible through the windows, there is also recessed lighting throughout the home. The Master Bath has the same beautiful white tiling & oversized glass shower! This bathroom has neutral coloring offering once again enormous amounts of natural lighting.
The 2 roof decks are accessible from the top of the 3rd-floor staircase. These roof decks are very spacious and perfect for entertaining guests all season long with the wall lighting and 360 views of the city! What more could you ask for in a home? Lastly, this home features a 2 car garage, Cat5 cabling throughout, Schlage keyless entry, a Skybell security camera doorbell and 2 outdoor security cameras with DVR. Not only is this home what dreams are made of you are in close proximity to everything Fishtown has to offer!
After entertaining your guests in your beautiful high-tech home, you can finish the evening with drinks right around the corner at Loco Pez, Cedar Point, Kraftwork, or at Evil Genius Beer Company. Also, all your dining necessities are also covered! Start with breakfast at Philly Style Bagels, Reanimator, La Colombe, or Front Street Cafe. Then dine at Suraya, Wm. Mulherin Son’s, Cheu Fishtown, Kensington Quarters, and so many more! The options are endless! Commuting to work shouldn't be a problem either as you are close to the Market /Frankford line & I-95!
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