When the Woods found their South Philly haven at 1011 Watkins Street, they weren’t just buying a home, they were laying the foundation for their growing family. With a little one toddling around (and another on the way this February!), Nicole and Dan have filled their rustic-modern rowhome with light, laughter, and Eagles-game energy.
Between morning coffee runs to Mighty Bread Co. and late-night burgers at Fountain Porter, their days are woven right into the rhythm of the neighborhood, warm, walkable, and full of familiar faces. And much like the brick wall that anchors their favorite room, this house has become the heart of their story, a space where memories are made, rearranged, and sunlit anew.
Nicole, Dan, James + Baby Wood
1011 Watkins Street | Passyunk Square
Presented by Kristin McFeely
How would you describe your personal interior design style?
Rustic Modern.
If you could only choose one song to play every time you walked into a room, what would it be?
Dog Days Are Over- Florence & The Machine.
How would you describe your neighborhood?
Warm, Walkable with historical charm, great restaurants, and a friendly community vibe.
If you could use your house as the setting for a remake of a movie, which movie would it be?
Rocky.
What was your non- negotiable when it came to finding your dream home?
Location.
What's your favorite room? Why?
Living room- open space floor plan and brick wall. It’s where we spend the most time playing with our son.
What is one thing you need in your home to make it yours?
Natural Light- no building across the street makes the sun shine on our window and brightens the home.
What makes you (or your family) laugh?
Our 1.5 year old son.
If you could throw a theme party in your house, what would be the theme?
Eagles.
A day spent running around the neighborhood: what's your first stop and last stop?
Mighty Bread Co (coffee and sourdough bakery)- Fountain Porter (cold beer and late night burgers).
How has your home changed from move-in day?
We’ve rearranged rooms as our needs changed—what started as a guest room is now a nursery, and our living room feels more like the heart of the house.
What's your favorite memory of your home?
Bringing home our first born child.
What was the catalyst to you purchasing a new home?
Getting married.
What's your favorite piece of Philly culture?
The food scene- amazing restaurants and the sports culture, especially on game days.
