6486 LAWNTON ST Philadelphia, PA 19128

Enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature and the quaint surroundings of the Wissahickon Hills neighborhood. Located in Philadelphia, it's one of the best neighborhoods in Roxborough. With the Wissahickon Creek located right down the street and an area with plenty of trees and nice sized back yards, you won't even know you're in the city. This wonderful 3 bedroom 2 full bath brick twin has much to offer in addition to it's location. The entire home has been freshly painted all neutral , brand new carpet on second floor and newly refinisshed hardwoods on first floor. This home is one of the few in the neighborhood that were original garage front houses which allows for a walk-out backyard! The garage has since been enclosed with basement living space with approx 600 ft of square footage complete with a beautiful full bathroom with porcelain floors , enclosed laundry area ,heater and water heater also enclosed, and home office space in addition to a larger open area perfect for recreational space or theater and is a walk-out to the driveway. Upstairs, the first floor is traditional layout. Kitchen has updated flooring, subway tile inspired back splash and a beautiful new stainless steel gas stove with walk out to the back yard. Dining room is spacious and has hardwood floors and living room is light filled space with bow window and hardwoods. Second floor features 3 nice size, light filled bedrooms with hardwoods underneath carpet and a full bath. Each bedroom with closet as well as hall closets. The back yard is one of the largest lots in the neighborhood and is partially wooded, no houses directly behind you and is private. Yard is already fenced-in and dog/kid friendly. A large, well built shed sits in the yard with generous storage. Other bonuses include new heater,new central air, new basement stairs, freshly silver-coated roof, new chimney liner and a recently poured concrete driveway! The City of Philadelphia recently replaced the water mains in the entire neighborhood last summer. There is plenty of street parking in this all-residential area. Centrally located near all main roads. Manayunk only minutes away with lots of shopping, bars, restaurants. Walking distance to Gorgas park and the Wissahickon Creek. Don't miss out on this opportunity to live in this great neighborhood!