Colonial, Traditional

For the first time in almost half a century, this distinguished Federal Townhouse, circa 1824, is available on the Open Market. Facing handsome St. Peter's Church and Churchyard, it's like living on a London Square. With sunlight pouring in, and consistent views of trees and greenery being inside one feels "above the fray" of ordinary urban life with high ceilings and original random hardwood pine floors. On the Ground Floor there is s guest apartment consisting of a long Living Room/Dining Room; an eat-in Kitchen with washer-dryer; a Bedroom and Bath; and a cozy Library/TV Room which opens onto a lovely walled garden, which is an oasis of quiet and calm. And in the evening, with it's beautiful lighting, and the flickering fire-flies, it is also enchanting. This apartment has been rented for $2200 per month. or a delightful in-law suite. The main part of the house is reached through a thirty foot long Gallery, and up a flight of stairs, which gleam and glow - the product of years of careful attention. At the front there is a large Living Room/Reception Room facing South and the Churchyard. Adjacent is a light-filled Library and powder room. In the center of the house is a dining room which easily seats eight to ten persons for dinner, but which has also hosted buffet dinners for up to forty-six. The kitchen has lovely views from both the side and rear windows, and abundant storage and counter space. Upstairs to the 3rd floor front room - now used as an office facing the Churchyard. It would make a gracious Master Bedroom. Another bedroom - used as the Master, is quietly off the street and has a lovely view of the side garden with it's plantings and obelisk. The spacious Master Bath has a separate shower and bathtub with an adjacent laundry room and excellent storage. There are plentiful closets throughout the house. On the fourth floor there are two additional bedrooms and a massive cedar-closet. 2 zone heat and air conditioning and full, unfinished basement. The current owner, is a nationally published Designer, who has also worked in London, Paris, and the Loire. The house reflects his long-term attention to detail, and his classic originality. It has long been an expansive and welcoming house and this is truly a rare opportunity to purchase one of Society Hill's most handsome properties, located on the neighborhood's MOST ATTRACTIVE block.