Traditional

Incredible opportunity on a gorgeous tree-lined block in University City?AND located in the Penn Alexander School catchment! Meet this c.-1880 carriage house zoned RSA5, and currently set up as an architect's office on the first floor plus a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor. The unique buff brick fa ade complete with all existing original features including 10' tall carriage doors, clay tile overhang with exposed rafter tails, and metal and tile accents?a truly handsome building. The garage door even has a curb cut! Step into the foyer where you'll find a door into the office, or steps up to the apartment. The office is a big wide open space with tile-floored conference area, exposed brick wall, 10ft ceilings and an abundance of natural light. There is a full kitchen complete with solid maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, solid maple wood flooring and a pocket door into an all-tile full bath with stall shower. In the rear is an additional raised open area with two skylights and an exposed brick wall. This is currently used as an architect's office but has the potential for many different uses?endless possibilities! The second-floor apartment begins with a 3 window wide living/dining room with 9ft ceilings, a large skylight and double closet. The full kitchen boasts solid maple cabinetry and all the features of the unit below, a bar counter and pendant lighting. Continue back and you will find two bedrooms, a hallway laundry closet (full-size units) and an all-tile hallway bathroom. This unit is currently rented for $1200/month with a lease expiring on 10/31/17, however tenant can vacate if given 60 days' notice. Tenant pays for gas and electric, owner pays water. This is a fantastic opportunity to use and operate as an office and apartment, or to convert into a single family home in the very popular Penn Alexander catchment zone! Don't miss on this historic house with its modern updates!