Bring In the Big Money: Manses Hit the Market

A trio of extra-pricey digs recently hit the MLS. Looking for a palatial pad to call your own? The Philly real estate market can make it happen. These unique properties offer out-of-this-world luxury and one-of-a-kind appeal – along with astronomical price tags.

The Governor’s Mansion at 2420 Grays Ferry Ave

Governor’s Mansion (Naval Square Community)

First up on the block is 2420 Grays Ferry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146, the one-of-a-kind Governor’s Mansion Condominium. Sporting 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, it’s currently listed at $2,500,000 and located right in the middle of the ultra-exclusive Naval Square gated community. You could get your hands on a piece of local history! Long the residence of Philadelphia’s rich and famous, this National Historic Landmark just begs for a loving owner to restore the life and sparkle to its stately halls. Bring along your designer for an onsite planning session – the unlimited potential here is sure to inspire. Community amenities include 24/7 security; the condo itself touts three parking spaces and hardwood floors.

615-17 Fitzwater St, a gorgeous Art Deco masterpiece

Art Deco Mansion

Ten thousand square feet of Art Deco amazing are waiting at 615-17 Fitzwater St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. This gorgeous, Mediterranean-inspired showstopper is vast enough that it actually takes up two addresses – and it needs all that room to fit the fabulous that it’s packing. There’s a professional chef’s kitchen, a home gym, a master bedroom featuring boudoir and dressing room, heated marble floors in the bathroom, a wine room, integrated home surround sound, an elevator, and a four-car garage. If you get worn out from wandering through your supersized abode, you can kick back with a relaxing soak in the Jacuzzi tub amidst the formal gardens. Talk about la dolce vita – you’ve never seen luxe like this. Listed at $4,250,000.

130 S 18th St RITTMN, The Rittenhouse Mansion

Rittenhouse Mansion (10 Rittenhouse)

The Beaux Arts majesty of the Rittenhouse Mansion, 130 S 18th St RITTMN, Philadelphia, PA 19103, is the kind that stops one in their tracks. Three stories tall and cloaked in antique limestone, this jawdropper features 9,100 square feet of fully-customizable, insanely gorgeous raw living space – and that’s in addition to potentially the most prestigious address in Philly and phenomenal city views. Feeling cooped up? Take a whirl ‘round the 900 sq. ft. balcony overlooking the park! The community amenities are over-the-top spectacular: 24/7 concierge and door service, an indoor saline pool, a yoga studio, and a chauffeured Mercedes at your beck and call. Have you been looking for new construction that fits your every specification, but with the dignified patina that only a couple centuries of history can provide? Baby, have we got a deal for you: the Rittenhouse Mansion can be all yours for $15 million.