430 S 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Gorgeous historical home in the award-winning Penn Alexander School Catchment (only two blocks from school), this large Queen Anne home (c. 1883) offers all original wood floors, high ceilings and light-filled rooms. There is unique architectural detail, a spacious private rear patio with a salvaged pergola from India, a large front garden and covered front porch and original wrought iron fencing and decorative arch. This stately home also has all modern amenities (2-zone HVAC plus a mini-split in the finished attic space bonus room, spacious kitchen with Caeser stone countertops/breakfast bar, custom pantry, and brand new stainless steel dishwasher and stove. The electric systems have all been completed updated (new panel and wiring throughout), high-efficiency tankless hot water, etc. 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, a breakfast room/speakeasy/children's playroom, very quiet private home office in a full finished attic perfect for working remotely/online, and a finished lower level with family room/gym and significant storage space. This stunning home was designed by George & William Hewitt, who also designed The Bellevue and The Bourse, among other famous Philly buildings. The block was given an award from the Historical Review Board as West Philadelphia's first protected mini-district. And of course, an awesome location in the Penn Alexander Catchment. Just a block from Clark Park and its superb Farmers' Market and steps from the 34 trolley line, Milkcrate Café, Knockbox Cafe, Honeysuckle Provisions, Local 44, Green Line Cafes, Baltimore Avenue Restaurant Row, and tree-lined streets unrivaled in the city. Short walk to HUP, Penn, CHOP, Penn Vet, Drexel, St Joe’s. 11 minutes to Rittenhouse Square by car or bike and plenty of convenient SEPTA options.