761-65 N 26TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130

$2,500,000

Within the northwestern reaches of the leafy Art Museum section of the city at the edge of Fairmount Park sits 761-765 N 26th Street. Unassuming from the street, you've walked by many times wondering what lies behind the Art Deco-inspired wall of cascading colorful flowers. You peek beyond the doors… Read More and realize that your months of viewing McMansions and homogenous box-like new construction homes are over. Here sits the unexpected blending of a 1877 blacksmith's shop, a renovated stone barn with a Frank Weiss-designed glass atrium, and Victorian home full of stately splendor tucked within lush grounds that rival the most spectacular gardens. The former blacksmith's shop has been outfitted for the most modern-day use: a state-of-the-art two-car garage with polymer flooring, a new electrical system including garage doors controlled by an app, plenty of storage, and the ability to install a car lift for a third car. The barn and house have been combined to create the most exquisite 3,800 square feet of living quarters. The Art Deco connection was installed in the 1970s and adds visual interest to the structure and a merging of the two buildings. A foyer of warm wood leading to the sunny two-story atrium with flagstone flooring and a custom Deco bar greet you as you step inside. You enter the formal living room, its stainless steel and antique brass hooded gas fireplace and cozy sunken seating area invite you to have a seat and relax and dream of cozy winter evenings in front of the fire. You admire the stone walls and the coffered ceilings, details that have been restored using the finest materials while respecting the architectural integrity of the home. The floating staircase with antique bronze handrail is an art piece on its own but the two-story Bocci chandelier imported from Vancouver is the icing on the cake. Custom double doors lead to the Chinese garden enclosed with cedar walls and timed antique lighting, the perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee. The dining room features a wall of windows overlooking the garden and seating for 12. You imagine it filled with the laughter of family and friends this holiday. Down a short hallway of exposed brick and skylights, you find the kitchen. Tidy and practical, the kitchen features flat panel European-style cabinetry with under-mount lighting, a Subzero refrigerator, and an island for food preparation and gathering. The original walnut staircase separates the kitchen from the Victorian sitting room/breakfast room with a decorative fireplace and built-in bookshelves. You head upstairs from the main living room to the primary bedroom and imagine retreating here at the end of a long day. A true sanctuary, featuring skylights, a wood plank ceiling, and a striking curved gas fireplace, you resist the urge to climb into bed (it's not really yours yet, after all). Custom floor-to-ceiling closets line the wall and the open spa-like bathroom is truly magazine-worthy. Featuring a Kohler steam shower, Italian marble counters, a sunken soaking tub with custom German fixtures, glass-tiled floors, and a separate, private water closet fit for a king (or queen) with a Toto toilet/bidet with heated seat and a TV. A kitchenette with built-in Brew Cafe9; coffee maker, a Subzero refrigerator, and a Fisher and Paykel dishwasher gives staying in for the night a whole new meaning. A luxurious Swedish dry sauna rounds out the suite. A balcony connects the barn and house on the second floor and leads to two additional bedrooms, one with built-in bookshelves and the other overlooking the dining room boasting a custom Murphy bed. A vintage bathroom with tub serves both guest rooms. Now for the grounds. Pastoral and private, the courtyard is completely enclosed and beautifully manicured. The perennial gardens are what dreams are made of. Flagstone patios offer space for entertaining and sculptures add visual interest. It really doesn't get better than this. Game on. This is it. Read Less

Courtesy of Kristin McFeely, Compass Pennsylvania, LLC [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Nov 20, 2024

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,800

Lot Size

0.13 Acres

Year Built

1877

MLS Number

PAPH2394888

Additional Details

Basement

Full

Building

3,800 sqft living area, 3,800 sqft above grade (finished), Built in 1877, Major renovation in 2011, Structure Type: Detached, 2 levels, Contemporary, Converted Barn, Converted Dwelling, Victorian, Stone

Cooling

Central Air, Natural Gas, Central A/C

Fireplaces

2 fireplaces

Foundation

Block

Garage

2 garage spaces

Heating

Natural Gas, Zoned

Interior Features

Kitchen - Island, Sauna, 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Bar, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Built-Ins, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Intercom, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Sound System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Laundry

Basement

Lot

5,454 sqft, 0.13 acres, Front Yard, Rear Yard

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, View: Courtyard, Garden/Lawn

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: $5,553, Tax Year: 1996

Utilities

Hot Water: Natural Gas

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