3447 MIDVALE AVENUE , Philadelphia, PA 19129

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Here’s your chance to own a home on one of the most unique blocks in Philadelphia. One of East Falls’ earliest & most architecturally significant homes has just hit the market. Built in 1928, this rare stone Tudor Revival showcases distinctive period details & design, with a slate roof, oversized leaded & stained glass windows, & dramatic 14-foot soaring vaulted ceilings with the original chandelier & exposed wood beams. Additional highlights include original millwork, a sweeping staircase, interior balcony, & a wood-burning fireplace in the living room large enough to accommodate a baby grand piano. With stunning curb appeal, a walkout roof deck, front & rear yards, patio, finished basement, & off-street parking for 2 cars, this home has only been for sale a few times since it was built. Located in the Tudor East Falls Historic District, where homes were built between 1925 & 1931 by developer Michael J. McCrudden, & added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places in 2009. This move-in-ready home offers lots of character, timeless architecture, thoughtful updates, exceptional indoor & outdoor living, & outstanding walkability. The home features 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 fireplace, a 1 car garage, & 1 car driveway. The walkout finished basement includes LED recessed lighting, custom bench seating, a full bath, & storage with laundry & utility sink, along with both interior & exterior access—ideal for a 4th bedroom, family room, kids/pets playroom, home office, workshop, or in-law/au pair suite. The primary bedroom suite features a walkout roof deck & an en-suite full bath with separate tub & shower. Outdoor spaces include front gardens with native flowers, plants, & trees, as well as a rear paver patio, fieldstone walls, & bluestone front steps & walkway. The spacious, open living room with a working fireplace offers flexibility for use as a living & dining area or living & den combination. The cooks' kitchen is open to the breakfast/dining area ideal for everyday living & entertaining. Features include warm gray cabinetry, white subway tile backsplash, stone counters, matte black hardware & light fixtures, LED recessed & under-cabinet lighting, & a ceramic tile floor. Stainless steel appliances include a 5-burner gas range with a convection oven, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, & pantry. The kitchen provides direct access to the rear yard, patio, garage, & driveway, as well as the finished lower level. The front & rear yards & roof deck offer excellent space for kids, pets, relaxing, gardening, entertaining, & your next BBQ. Extensive updates include the kitchen, all bathrooms, finished basement, HVAC with zoned gas heat, central air, & mini-split systems, AO Smith gas HWH, Laars gas boiler, Carrier & Mitsubishi AC, 200-amp electric (no knob & tube), ro