The Thursday Five: Homes With Garden Space
Virginia Woolf wrote about the need for “a room of one’s own,” but latter-day Philadelphians know the real score: a garden of one’s own is truly where it’s at. Center City in particular is short on personal outdoor space. And while we may not worry any longer about scurvy, a lack of sunlight is undoubtedly bad for the health, both physical and mental.
Luckily, adorable homes with patios, gardens, or even yards (!) are not entirely impossible to come by. Have a peek at some options for personal gardens here in Center City.
909 S. Bodine St. (Queen Village)
3/1, 870 sq. ft., $249,000
Through the pale green front door of this trinity is a charming, neat-as-a-pin nest perfect for a growing family! It shares a massive, wide lawn with the other homes on the block, and also sports a private balcony off the third floor. Quiet, airy, and loaded with character, this one will surely be snapped up quickly.
823 N. Bambrey St. (Art Museum)
3/2.5, 1,416 sq. ft., $399,000
The future owners of this impeccable townhome are doubly blessed – not only can they enjoy peaceful mornings with coffee and the newspaper on their private, adorably boho bricked patio, but they can also entertain on a huge rooftop deck! The 4th is coming… you’d have your own viewing for the fireworks! A wide-open floor plan and entirely updated features make this one a must-see.
1226 Chacellor St. (Wash. West)
3/3, 1,902 sq. ft., $565,000
Talk about having it all! Not only is this home blessed with an outstanding location and breathtaking, unique charm authentic to its 1860s construction, but it sports a private, enclosed courtyard walled in aged brick and roomy enough for moonlit dinners with friends! This townhome is beyond gorgeous, with upscale trim all over and updates too numerous to list.
1012 N. Orkney St. (Northern Liberties)
4/4, 2,868 sq. ft., $715,000
You’ve got to love the clean, graceful appeal of this impossibly bright and airy NoLibs townhome. Plus, come on – a meticulous little walled patio AND a one-car garage?! I don’t normally abuse punctuation, but that’s a !!! combo. Spacious and deliciously modern, this home grabs your heart within the blink of an eye.
333 Lawrence Ct. (Society Hill)
3/3, 2,624 sq. ft., $900,000
The lush, expansive garden attached to this posh historic home has won awards for its graciousness and beauty. You’re truly buying a one-of-a-kind residence with this one, a home tucked snugly in one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods. Luxury simply abounds, effortless and undeniable.
