2051 CATHARINE ST

This charming, light-filled home in the heart of Graduate Hospital offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, finished basement, and two private outdoor spaces, including patio and third floor deck with city views. Enter into a tiled foyer which leads to an open concept living space featuring hardwood floors, crown moldings, original marble mantelpiece, a reclaimed wood accent wall, and high ceilings. The open kitchen has maple cabinets, double sink, white subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, butcher block countertops and recessed lighting, and opens onto a large private patio area perfect for grilling and entertaining. The current owners loved their patio, but many other neighbors on the block have converted this area to a parking spot, with easy access via Fulton Street in the rear. The current owners also finished the basement, which serves as a great playroom or den, with separate area for storage and laundry. On the second level you'll find three bedrooms, and a full hall bath with clawfoot soaking tub, custom wainscoting, tile flooring, stall shower and marble vanity. The front bedroom on the second floor is very spacious with walk-in closet, and could be used as the primary bedroom by the next owners. The current owners used the third floor as the primary suite, with a bedroom, full bathroom, and a separate den area with cathedral ceiling and skylights that is just perfect for a home office, sitting room or workout space. Sliding doors from this space open onto a private deck with spectacular city views, which could easily be expanded to include a bilevel roof deck. This home is part of the esteemed Chester Arthur school catchment and overlooks the schoolyard, which means you’re very close to a recently upgraded renovated playground, and that plenty of south facing sunlight is let in on all 3 floors by not having homes on the opposite side of the street. The current owners loved living on this block for all these reasons, as well the fact that the free street parking on the opposite side of the street was super convenient when hosting guests outside of school hours! You will find wonderful restaurants, two grocery stores, parks, and coffee shops all within a few short blocks, including Marion Anderson and Julian Abele Parks, Ultimo Coffee, Grace Tavern, Sabrina's, Sidecar Bar & Grille, Ants pants and much more. Also just a few blocks from South Street with Starbucks, Wawa, CVS, City Fitness Gym and two great grocery stores. Super convenient walk to the Schuylkill River Park, Rittenhouse Square, Fitler Square, UPenn, Drexel and CHOP with easy access to several bus lines and the Broad Street subway line. Don't miss this beautiful home with tons of character in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Center City!