814 S 49th St Philadelphia, PA 19143

On a Cedar Park block lined with mature trees, this exceptional twin home at 49th & Beaumont offers the rare combination of preserved original character and a complete, high-quality renovation. Set back behind a charming front garden and covered porch, this home enjoys open views down desirable Beaumont Street and is filled with natural light from three exposures. It also offers an ideal layout with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and multiple living spaces including a spacious family room, several bonus rooms, and a large finished lower level. The outdoor living includes a professionally designed rear yard (400+ sq ft) featuring a decked patio, paver area, and a turf section (easily converted to another use if desired), landscaped beds, and a pergola with ceiling fan-plus additional space for trashcans and bikes (accessible to the front). Also enjoy the lovely covered front porch with ceiling fan. The interior of this home is rich with character and detail: extensive exposed brick and beams, hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, tasteful salvage elements, quality replacement windows with excellent sound attenuation, solid-core interior doors, substantial moldings, recessed lighting, dual-zone HVAC, and excellent storage throughout. Plus enjoy this complete renovation-chef's kitchen with Viking appliances, quartz countertops, and tons of cabinets, drawers, and pantry (with pull-outs). Enter the main level past the front garden and porch int a private vestibule, which opens into a bright, open-plan first floor with 9.5' ceilings and all-day sunlight from three exposures. The standout chef's kitchen features quartz counters, farmhouse sink, an oversized breakfast bar, and premium Viking appliances including a 36" six-burner range/hood, French-door refrigerator, and dishwasher, plus a large pantry closet. Also a separate butler's pantry. A tucked-away powder room and a versatile rear bonus room with rear yard access complete the level. Take the original stairs to the second floor, which also includes hardwood floors, exposed brick, and high ceilings. The spacious family room offers a working gas fireplace with salvaged wood mantel, custom built-ins, and abundant light from three east-facing bay windows and a large south facing window. Two additional large bedrooms share a tiled full bath, and there is a bonus room overlooking the rear yard offers ideal flex space for office, gym, or studio. The third floor also includes hardwood floors throughout and exposed brick. It features the serene primary suite with cathedral ceilings, exposed beams and skylight, three east-facing windows overlooking Beaumont, and ample closets, plus a tasteful primary bath with marble double vanity and an oversized multi-head shower. A large rear bedroom, a full hall bath, and convenient third-floor laundry (full-size GE side-by-side) complete the level, with steps to an unfinished attic for excellent storage and HVAC access. The finished lower level provides a huge, dry, fully conditioned flex space with good ceiling height and even some natural light-perfect for media, play, workout, office, and or recreation-It is big enough for multiple uses. Plumbing is in place for a future half bath. A mechanical/storage area houses the high-efficiency systems and 200-amp electrical service (home fully rewired, of course). The home has two zone HVAC with the upper floor system in the attic. Smart thermostats. This twin home offers great space in an awesome location-it is a short walk to Clark Park and its fabulous Farmers' market, Cedar Park, University City Swim Club, ReAnimator Coffee, Knock Box Café, Mariposa Food Co-op, Bookers, Cleo Bagels, Carbon Copy, Gold Standard, Vietnam Cafe, Vientiane, Loco Pez, Doro Bet, Gojjo, and all of Baltimore Avenue's Restaurant Row, as well as other restaurants, shops & cafes. Close to HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, Penn Vet, and 13 minutes to Center City by car or bike and plenty of convenient SEPTA options.