Sold for $2,430,000

Description

Welcome to 1516 Pine Street! This amazing c.1850’s historic brownstone was designed by Thomas Ustick Walter as part of an entire block of brownstone manor homes on Pine Street. This magnificent home was fully restored and renovated with contemporary design and luxury finishes throughout in 2008 by Tower and Miller Architects. Boasting soaring ceilings and light-filled rooms, the primary home has 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 1 powder room, and private rooftop deck. To the rear of the home, with a private entrance and patio off of Waverly Street, is the updated 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 1 powder room 1,350 SF bi-level apartment (ideal for a home office, au pair/in-law apartment or a rental property for additional income).

Enter the home to an open main floor with a casual living area and Wood-chef’s cook kitchen with two oversized islands with Cervaiole marble countertops. Appliances include Thermador six-burner range with pot filler and griddle, full size Sub-Zero wine chiller with cabinet storage galore. The beautiful open staircase leads to a full floor living room and dining room with exposed brick walls, two gas fireplaces, oversized windows with high ceilings and French doors opening to Juliette balconies. Off the same floor is a guest suite that has a kitchenette with Sub Zero appliances and a private bathroom with glass enclosed shower. This suite has vaulter ceilings with skylights along with a series of magnificent built in closets and storage. A laundry room with side-by-side, full size washer and dryer is located between this floor and the next. When you step up a set of stairs you will find another beautiful suite with Jack and Jill bathroom outfitted with soaking tub/shower that connects to a sitting room/study.

The entire fourth floor is the sumptuous primary suite. The cozy bedroom has a gas fireplace surrounded by beautiful Portuguese Nublado stone, a skylight and oversized windows with city skyline views. There is a private dressing room and walk-in closet with a series of built in custom built in, onyx topped furniture like dressers. The master bath has a large two person walk in shower and double console vanity with Tundra Gray marble finishes. There is even a coffee bar with a small sink and refrigerator.

The lower level has a home gym with a full bathroom including an oversized steam shower. There is also a media room on this level with oak floors and gorgeous Spanish limestone accent wall. In addition there is a storage room and mechanical room on the lower level as well. The private roof deck is finished with Trex and features expansive 360 skyline views of Philadelphia and beyond with outdoor Sonos speakers that connect to the whole-house audio system. There are many historically correct new windows, reinforced brownstone facade, additional insulation between all the floors and walls, new electric and plumbing, new HVAC systems, a new rubber roof and more! This magnificent home is move-in ready and perfect for a traditional or contemporary new owner.

• Sales Price: $2,430,000
• Real Estate Tax: $24,493/yr
• Zoning: RM1
• Status: Sold
• Living Space: 6,290 Sq.Ft.
• MLS® ID: PAPH2087594
• Type: TOWNHOUSE
• Year Built: 1850
• Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square
• Elementary School: Albert M Greenfield
• Middle School: Albert M Greenfield
• School District: The School District of Philadelphia