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Lovingly renovated by its current owners, this 1860's Italianate home has an elegance and sophistication that is truly special. The spacious entry foyer sets the stage with its high ceilings and venetian plastered walls. The living room is large and commanding with eleven foot ceilings, seven foot windows, fireplace, and built-in shelving. Perfect for entertaining, the dining room has two sets of french doors that open to both enclosed and open porches. The kitchen is complete with custom cabinetry, original cupboard and pantry, soapstone countertops, Wolf range, and Sub-Zero refrigerator.Off the kitchen are the renovated mud and laundry room. A light- filled staircase leads to the second floor with the master bedroom, bath, and sitting room, and three additional bedrooms down a long dramatic hallway. The third floor has two additional bedrooms, presently used as studio space, and a former bathroom with cedar closet that awaits remodeling.The homes basement has a small workspace and lots of room for storage.The grounds are lovely and private, with mature, specimen plantings, that can be viewed from both porches. Walkable to top of the Hill's great shops and restaurants, the Wissahickon, and just a few blocks from the train.