Nestled on a tree lined block in the heart of South Philly, you'll find 2111 S. 16th Street. Where warmth meets function and makes you want to stay and relax awhile. The traditional brick front with its arched lintels, peaked facade and special masonry detailing give the home an old world charm, offering the type of craftsmanship uncommon by today's standards. Inside, this home was updated from top to bottom in 2016 including central air! Entering the open concept living area you immediately feel the openness offered by the high ceilings. Accented with traditional crown molding, wainscoting on the walls, and hand scraped dark wood floors. The front window has a bay that your plants will love with white shutters inside for privacy. Ever-coveted side windows give this home more natural light than your average middle-of-the-row home and there is easy recessed lighting throughout. The dining area is anchored by a built-in bench with seats that lift to reveal extra storage. Just beyond, the beautifully appointed kitchen is made for the entertainer! Loaded with storage and functionality and ready to accommodate even the most ambitious cook, the ergonomic L- shaped counter features a breakfast bar to seat 3 which means you can easily chat with your family and guests while you cook. The luxuriously textured granite countertops, glass tile backsplash and stainless -steel appliance package accent the plentiful 42" off-white cabinets where you can finally stash all your chef's gadgets. Plus, an additional side cabinet area offers extra storage and the perfect place a to style your home coffee bar and all the gorgeous fruit you'll buy from Lang's Produce down the street! Out the back door, the yard offers a chill place to barbeque, dine and relax outside amongst your container garden. Downstairs, the fully finished basement offers wide-open flex space that could be anything--is it an office? A home gym? A play area or a zoom-studio? All of the above? Featuring contemporary wood grain tile flooring, a half bathroom, and separate laundry/utility room it is nice way to get some extra square footage for all of life's activities. Head upstairs and you'll find more high ceilings that make the 3 sunny bedrooms feel open and airy. The three-piece hall bath has a double vanity, and a tub with white subway tile surround accented with glass tile detailing. The large front master bedroom looks out over 16th street and has the fabulous walk- in closet of your home-organization dreams! Located just below Newbold and steps from East Passyunk Avenue, this is arguably one of the best places to call home. There is a community rec center down the street, and you can walk to just about every errand you can run including the library, the post office, groceries, local beer makers,the pharmacy, urgent care, day-care, the hardware store, the nail salon...etc. And so many great neighborhood restaurants like Cafe Y Chocolate, Cafe Nahn, Stina Pizza, La Llorona, Ultimo coffee, Second District Brewing Company, South Philly Tap Room and all the fabulous restaurants and shops up and down Passyunk Avenue. South Philly's best, don't miss it! Pets negotiable on a case-by case basis. Easy online application--ready to move right in!!
