Weekend Open House Roundup: All Over Old City
Today, we’re talking Old City. I adore the unconventional elegance of the homes located in this historic nabe by the river, and I’m beyond excited to show you four properties for sale that you can go visit on Sunday during their respective open house periods.
First up is 109 Church St #4. Nestled among the cobblestoned road between Front and 2nd Streets, this 1-bed/2-bath unit in a converted 1950s factory is essentially the visual definition of quiet, tasteful, eclectic cool. I could spend this entire post raving about the built-ins everywhere, from china display shelving in the kitchen to all sorts of nooks for curios and small treasures. And the floor-to-ceiling bookcases…! Solely by virtue of the pictures, I’m beside myself. The MLS listing got a bit spammy with the word “gracious” to describe this condo, but I completely understand why. It radiates classic, simple, homey elegance and comfort. Visit Sunday between 3:30 and 4:30pm, or snap it up now for $799,000.
A groovy kind of love – I’ll spare the American Psycho-esque Phil Collins discussion – is in the cards at 50 N Front St #103, a 2/2 walk-up condo with split-level living space and partial lofting that add heaps of visual and spacial interest! This 926 sq. ft. nest makes exceptional use of the space it has, with all sorts of storage: closets, a wine rack, and a crawl-space. Building residents have 24/7 access to the rooftop deck, which is one of Old City’s #1 hotspots for river scenery, fireworks, and people-watching. At just $366,500, this stylish offering in the historic heart of Center City will surely be gone in a flash. Come visit Sunday between 3:30 and 4:30pm, and find out if it’s right for you
You can take advantage of a rare vacancy at one of Old City’s best-known residences, The National, with
112 N 2nd St #4c. Enjoy views of the bridge and walk within minutes to the riverside! This 2/3 condo is east-facing, so it’s flooded with light through its gorgeous casement windows, and features an ultra-modern industrial feel with a high ceiling and exposed beams over loft walls. Come check out the character and charm of this nearly- 1,200 sq. ft. nest, and prepare to fall in lofty love. Listed at $469,500; open from 12 – 1pm on Sunday.
I literally made grabby hands and cooing noises at my monitor when I saw the pictures of 53 N Mascher St #2nd Fl. Holy cow, boys and girls. This enormous 3,755 sq. ft. 3/2 is one breathtaking, amazing, crazy-sexy mixture of exposed beams, shining concrete floors, raw brick, and gleaming blonde wood built-ins EVERYWHERE. A renowned local designer took a 120-year-old factory and turned it into pretty much the most fantastic pad in Philadelphia. Soaring ceilings! An Italian steel-plate fireplace! Antique, hand-carved doors! PARKING! I’m not even trying to make this sound polished and professional here; I’m just gasping like a starstruck fool. You. Have. To. See. This. It’s open from 12 – 1pm on Sunday, so you’ll have the chance! (It’s listed at $1,475,000, by the way.)
