The CENTERfold: 1424 Bainbridge St. (Avenue of the Arts Home)
The Artisan townhome development (currently in its third building phase) is one of Center City’s most luxe. Tucked in the always-lovely Avenue of the Arts nabe, and with each unit costing at least a cool mil, this community combines killer location with super-sweet upscale living.
Today’s CENTERfold standout just went up for sale in the Artisan I community, a home that, at only seven years old, still boasts three years on its original tax abatement!
1424 Bainbridge St. is an oversized three bedroom / three bath unit with a whopping 3,300 square feet of living space. Gracefully straddling the line between classic and contemporary, its every little nook and cranny has been thoughtfully designed with the nicest materials and most upscale style to make a home that looks as good as it feel to live in.
On the main level, find the living room and laundry room, as well as a great room kitted out with a gas fireplace and two airy doors leading out to a large deck that was clearly intended for barbecuing and entertaining! There are shining hardwood floors throughout, as well as plenty of glowing natural light!
The kitchen is a chef’s dream, fully outfitted with everything a gourmet cook needs. Think: a Wolf range (plus a wall oven and microwave), SubZero fridge, and Asko dishwasher, plus countertops of granite and marble, a huge island (it can seat three!), and a walk-in pantry. All this, plus one of the sexiest glass tile backsplashes I’ve ever seen!
The lower level has a flexible bedroom/office, as well as a 650-bottle custom wine storage area and utility closet with storage in the family room.
Up on the third floor, you’ll find two more enormous bedrooms – the master suite, as well as a second made of combining two separate bedrooms together.
The master suite boasts a big, roomy walk-in closet, as well as an en suite bath that would put a spa to shame: it features a steam shower, double vanity, recessed medicine cabinets and custom cabinetry, as well as radiant heat floors.
Above that, there’s a droolworthy rooftop deck with meticulous green landcsaping, a hot tub, and ample space for hanging out or worshipping the sun! Can you just imagine drinking in the summer sunsets (and maybe a glass of good wine?) from four stories up while soaking your cares away?
In glorious addition to all this, there’s integrated surround sound, recessed lighting throughout, 2-zone HVAC, a security system with cameras, custom cabinetry and closets, and a heat exchange ventilation system in the basement! Plus… a two-car garage! Every littlest detail conveys an air of elegance and sophistication.
This stunning home is on the market for $1,199,000, and it won’t last at that price! CENTERfolds are always beauties, but not all are a great deal – this one is.
