705 S 51ST ST Philadelphia, PA 19143

This bright and sunny home with outdoor space for days was totally--and tastefully--renovated about 10 years ago, but its timeless finishes and the thoughtful care taken ever since make it feel fresh. And did someone say roof deck? With charming details like bay windows and crown molding alongside modern-must haves like a gourmet open kitchen and central air, this home has all the perks of a flip while still maintaining a West Philly vibe. The current owners added just enough personality by using warmth and color to take away that sterile new-house feel. The main floor features an open plan with hardwood floors, which continue throughout the home, bathed in light from a wall of five large windows along the breezeway. There's great flow between the kitchen and dining area for entertaining, and room for a full dining set plus casual seating at the breakfast bar. The granite countertops offer tons of prep space, and in addition to the ample storage via the 42-inch cabinets, there's also a pantry. Out back, the large brick patio is a nice space for dining al fresco. Keep it low maintenance and add some market lights or try your green thumb and add some container gardens or raised planting beds from Greensgrow West around the corner. The second floor houses two lovely and spacious bedrooms, the rear featuring a bay window, crown molding, double closets and an en-suite bath with double vanity and pretty stone subway tile tub surround. The front bedroom also has crown molding that pops against the serene blue gray walls, two large windows, double-wide closet with built-ins and suite-like access to the second full bath, which has a second door to the hallway. Also on this level is a convenient laundry closet with full-size LG frontloaders to save you trips to the basement and leaving it free for storage. The third-floor space is like its own private sanctuary. With cathedral ceilings, a pretty arched window and sliding doors out to the roof deck, this loft-like space makes an equally great bedroom or den. This sweet porchfront rowhome is right off Baltimore Ave, with neighborhood faves like Dock Street Brewery, Cedar Park (home of the city's best summer jazz series), Satellite Coffee, VIX Emporium, Amari's, Bookers and more all right around the corner.