1934 Pine Street
3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 2,565 Sq Ft
This stunning Rittenhouse Square home has been meticulously renovated top to bottom to blend original architectural details with modern comforts. This designer owned home offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, fenced in bricked patio off the kitchen, third floor family room with nicely sized roof deck and finished basement (additional 375 sq ft +/-) to use as a flexible space for home office and exercise. Right away you are offered a warm welcome with the window planters, original refinished door and stone steps, into the enclosed vestibule with marble tiles.
As you step in, it is hard to not notice the richness that the refurbished hardwood floors offer, high ceilings, crown and picture frame moldings throughout. Enter the living room and enjoy the decorative fireplace with marble mantle flanked by the custom built in shelves and the oversized windows filling the space with natural light. The separate dining room is spacious for entertaining with two built in cases made with reclaimed wood that add lots of character and provide space for a dry bar and storage. Both of these rooms have impressive chandeliers that add warm light to the cozy evenings. Proceed and to the right you see a conveniently located powder room for guests, access to the finished basement to the left and entrance to the gorgeous kitchen ahead. The gourmet kitchen has custom white cabinets,Wolf and SubZero high end appliances and warming drawer, heated floors, quartz countertops, island with seating and beverage center, and window paned French doors that open to the sweet private patio. You will love the refinished original curved and paneled stairs--reminders of past times in this historic neighborhood.
The second floor features 2 spacious bedrooms both with en-suite stone bathrooms with heated floors, custom vanities, seamless glass shower and California Closets outfitted walk in closets. An amazing bonus on this level--a huge laundry closet with utility sink, side by side front loading washer and dryer, plus ample storage. The top floor is the Owner's Suite and it opens into an impressive addition, the stairwell is naturally lit through the new electronic skylight, welcomes you into the spacious family room with high ceilings, a wall of windows and patio doors that lead to the roof deck to enjoy the City views. To the left, continue to the en-suite main bedroom with high ceilings, oversized windows, customized walk-in closet, beautiful Carrara marble bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, heated floors, glass enclosed shower and double basin sink vanity. Additional amenities include: finished basement, spray foam insulation, 200 amp new electrical panel, new curb trap under sidewalk, dual zoned HVAC, (4) security cameras w/ video recorder, The Shade Store blinds, Lutron automated lighting throughout, built in speakers in the living room, dining room, patio and deck, (5) wall mounted TVs with sonos soundbars and subwoofer, smart thermostats and OrbiWiFI fast system. This smart and slick home can be sold fully furnished if your heart so desires.
Builder: Stephen Jenkins
https://www.sjdesignbuild.com/
Founded by Stephen Jenkins, SJ design | build is a design-centric construction firm serving the greater Philadelphia region.
As a family business, SJ Design | Build supports local talent. For the last 20 years, SJ Design | Build has worked with a number of architects, designers, artisans, and craftspeople throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. At SJ Design | Build we believe each project is a partnership and that creativity is at its peak when we collaborate. As your partner, our goal is to bring your vision to life. Our job is to provide the professionalism, knowledge, and experience needed to realize your vision.
Understanding that all projects and physical spaces are unique, we adapt to your needs. We prioritize customization, restoration, and sustainability. We strive to translate the needs and wants of our clients into finished spaces that are more than they imagined – more beautiful, more balanced, more comfortable, more efficient - more livable.
Architect: Luisa Ramirez
Luisa was born in Morelia Mexico, and was trained as an Architect in La Salle University(MX). She has over 20 years of experience in architectural and interior design working for the family business Cinepolis, third largest Cinema chain in the World. Working her way up and initially being put in charge of architecture and construction, her team is now tasked with the efficient design and build of cinemas around the world. Ramirez is an innovative thinker and applied her style and sensitivities to the design of 1934 Pine St for the comfort and enjoyments of her family. You feel her roots and personality with the soothing tones, use of reclaimed wood and natural stone. She was inspired to refurbish the old bones of a traditional Rittenhouse Square row home, bringing back to life it's original character blended with modern amenities, creating space efficient, relaxing and quiet spaces in the heart of the City.
Welcome to Rittenhouse Square
What To Expect:
An ideal blend of drool-worthy, upscale residences and swanky retail
Sophisticated patrons clad in Maison Margiela and sunglasses people-watch from chic haunts along the park like Rouge and Devon, while students and young professionals bring a dog, a bottle of wine, and a date to hang on the lawn. At night, scattered lights give the area a magic glow as the post-work crowd goes for cocktails at the Franklin Mortgage and Investment Co, mussels at Monk’s Café or a steak at Barclay Prime.
You’ll Fall in Love With:
Living in the heart and soul of the city
The famous urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs hailed Rittenhouse Square as one of the great examples of what a city could be at its best, noting that it “possesses an intricate sequence of users and uses.” Walking north up 18th Street, the city’s narrow blocks seem to open up, offering glimpses of the towering oak and maple trees of the park ahead. No other part of Philadelphia manages to feel quite so intimate and grand at once.
The Lifestyle:
Fine-Dinging and shopping in one of the city’s prettiest neighborhoods
Walk along Walnut and Chestnut Streets for the best clothes the city has to offer. Ladies who lunch and dandies swear by designer boutique Joan Shepp, while post-grads swarm Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, which were both started in Philadelphia. A few blocks away, the flow of traffic and pedestrians slows on quiet, tree-lined streets, and you can sidle up for a beer and a delicious burger at the consistently popular gastropub Pub & Kitchen.
Francesca Prieto
REALTOR®
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