$639,900

Modern, sophisticated three bedroom, three bath townhouse on quiet South Hancock Street that has been looked after and enhanced by the current homeowners. Recently built in 2016, this one is better than new. The current owners built a rooftop dry bar, recently refinished the kitchen cabinets, and built additional storage throughout including the addition of a significant linen closet in the primary bathroom. You have plenty of years left in the major systems, and several left on the tax abatement. Smartly designed to sit up off the street for privacy, the six-step entrance pauses at the front door landing made of beautiful bluestone. The brick front and wrought-iron railing pay homage to the architectural details of the original Philadelphia rowhouse. Enter the significant front door to a vestibule that corrals coats and shoes. Up a couple of steps into the public space; living room, dining room, and kitchen. The horizontal line of the railing is carried into the house, and defines the space as it punctuates every room and every floor. This floor and those above are clad with luxurious wide width oak floors. The blonde tones of the wood are utterly modern, and, to the surprise of the homeowner, camouflage stray dust bunnies. As a result of a shoes off policy, the floors are pristine. You will be struck by the natural light that penetrates the space through oversized windows in front and back. The kitchen, done in stainless steel, painted wood, and quartz has ample counter space and plenty of storage in the pantry. The family room, on the lower level, has its own natural light from a large front window. This spacious room currently serves as gym, playroom, and media room so everyone can gather together. Who knows how it will be used by the next owner? The lower level also contains a full bathroom with shower, as well as 2 sizable storage rooms. Upstairs on the second floor are two substantial bedrooms, the hall bath with tub shower combination, and laundry room. The primary suite on the third floor is a sybaritic delight with its beautiful big windows, opulent four-piece bathroom, substantial walk-in closet, topped with a staircase to the rooftop aerie. Close to many things that make Philadelphia, Philly, such as Herman's Coffee Shop, Federal Donuts, Herron Park with its splash pads, and the Mummer's Museum. This Pennsport neighborhood is in close walking distance to Queen Village and Passyunk for street life and food, alongside easy access to major highways in and out of the city. Street parking, within a block of the house, is abundant. Come take a look before it's gone. It sets the standard for a well-appointed, well-designed contemporary city townhouse.