Weekend Open House Roundup – CC West, May 4, 2014

It’s Wednesday, which means the weekend is within sight! And we all know what the weekend means… it’s time for some open houses. I’ve snagged a handful of homes to tour and explore this weekend, all in Center City West. If you are out to buy a home, consider stepping out on Sunday afternoon to take a look at these or any of this site’s featured listings… there’s a nifty map to help you coordinate your house hunt!

111 S 15th St.

111 S 15th St #1814 will be open from 1:30 until 2:30 on Sunday afternoon. This 2/2 stunner is proof that “location, location, location!” is more than just a tired catchphrase. Located in the posh Packard Grande in Rittenhouse Square, residents enjoy the convenience and cache of city living, plus building amenities like a fitness center and 24/7 concierge. Soaring ceilings, marble bathroom floors, gleaming stainless kitchen appliances, and a spacious 1,100+ sq. ft. of living space will appeal to those who understand good living. Let’s not even mention the amazing city views you’ll see from your living room. Listed for $500,000.

1742 Naudain St.

1742 Naudain St will be open from 12 until 1 on Sunday afternoon.Style and substance collide in the bed possible way within this 3/3.5 townhome just off Rittenhouse Square. My favorite detail is the enclosed garden, which is about as teeny-tiny as you’d expect in Center City, but still a tranquil and beautiful little piece of nature into which one can retreat. Custom cabinets and closets throughout! There’s four floors, an entire one of which comprises the coiffure-ceilinged master suite – and, as if that weren’t spectacular enough, a set of French doors on the same level open up to a glorious view of the city. Listed for $1,275,000.

2051 Catharine St.

2051 Catharine St will be open from 12 until 2 on Sunday afternoon. I immediately was drawn to the many built-ins featured in this 3/2, 1,700+ sq. ft. home. This Victorian is a stone’s throw from world-class dining, shopping, and city living, priced well under market value. Yellow pine floors make the whole home feel light and bright. There’s piles of extra room, too – the spacious basement features a small custom wine cellar, there’s a modest red-brick garden, and a sizable third-floor deck large enough for entertaining with breathtaking vistas of Center City. Listed for $424,900.

333 S. Hicks St.

333 S Hicks St will be open from 12:30 until 1:30 Sunday afternoon. This 3/3 townhome is the ideal Rittenhouse Square nest for a growing family, with 1,500 sq.ft. of bright, spacious, well-appointed rooms in which to make memories. Wooden floors, a great, open floorplan, and ample closet room lend themselves to easy living, while the marble-mantled fireplace, modern kitchen, and private red-brick patio will sate your desire for the sweet life. Looking at the pictures, I’d swear I was peeking in the windows of a cozy little dollhouse. Make it yours! Listed for $549,000.

2037 Spruce St.

2037 Spruce St will be open from 12 to 1 on Sunday afternoon. This is a case of saving the best for last! No less than 7 bedrooms and 6 bedrooms are spread across the floorplan of this elegant, 4,600+ sq. ft. manse. Loving, painstaking attention has been paid to restoring this historic home to its pristine original condition, as evidenced in the gleaming wood staircase, towering windows, and elaborate crown molding. At the same time, enjoy Sub-Zero appliances, a lighting system with sensors and hundreds of settings, and a sophisticated intercom – all the modern conveniences you could want. Listed for $1,950,000.