LINDA MCKINNON

Description

The striking 23’-wide historically significant brownstone at 2013 Delancey Place presents an opportunity to acquire an extraordinary property designed by the illustrious William Eyre. A masterpiece of architectural grandeur, artisanal craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The Parlor Level’s wide entry gallery, grand staircase and 11.5 foot mirror framed in 24-carat gold welcomes you to the home, setting the stage for the glorious charm of yesteryear with original doors, fireplace mantels, flooring, and moldings—each telling stories of their own. The first floor greets you with impressive 12.5-foot ceilings and one of the nine fireplaces that grace this home, creating an atmosphere of warmth and sophistication. The second floor receives you with an opulent hall and features a new Johanne Hudson kitchen with Calcutta Gold and Pietra del Cardosa slabs, an expansive dining room with Venetian plaster walls, original french doors and perched at tree level, a remarkable 600 SqFt great room of your dreams with an original fireplace mantle, paneling, figurines, moldings and stained glass under inspiring 10.5-foot ceilings. Tucked at the rear of the floor is a bar room where peeling off to pour your guests a drink is a breeze. Share a cocktail and admire the fireplace, columns and rounded window bay that adorn this room. Ascend to the third floor, where the primary suite awaits, complete with a magazine-worthy bathroom showcasing exquisite custom bronze and iron detailing by Amuneal, book matched imported Italian black Carrara marble, heated floors, arched halls and Venetian plaster. The third floor also hosts a guest suite with a full bathroom stretching the entire front of the home. The fourth floor provides two additional large bedrooms, perfect for accommodating a variety of needs and a shared full bathroom in the hallway. Additionally there is a middle room currently used as a walk-in dressing room wrapped with bespoke mahogany doors and closets. Spanning over 6,000 square feet on a 93’-deep lot through to Cypress, this home offers a canvas of possibilities with its graceful layout and 1,000 square feet above grade on the first floor currently un-finished ready for your personal touch. ** Virtual renderings show what the 1st floor could look like if you were to bring the entertaining areas to the 1st floor ** Nestled on Philadelphia’s most coveted block, picturesque, tree-lined and graced by the most imposing series of impeccably-preserved townhouses in the City, this property offers a one-car garage—a true gem in city living. Superlative elements abound throughout the interiors with major systems meticulously maintained, this home is as functional as it is beautiful. Whether you're captivated by its historical allure or eager to add your own chapter, 2013 Delancey Place is ready to welcome you. By appointment only.

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