1047 S DORRANCE ST Philadelphia, PA 19146

Just when you'd given up on finding a house above Washington Ave, along comes this bright and spacious Graduate Hospital home with just under five years remaining on the tax abatement. With only one owner and like-new mechanicals and systems, the house provides virtually all the perks of new construction without the hassles or delays of working with a builder--and you can be settled in well before the holidays. Featuring hardwood flooring and recessed lighting throughout, a perfect layout, two outdoor spaces and a number of nice, better-than-builder-grade finishing touches, this property will check off all the must-haves on your list. The first floor's open concept layout creates the perfect flow between the living room, dining area and kitchen with its oversized front window, high ceilings and crown molding. The kitchen features Frigidaire stainless steel appliances, granite countertop with breakfast bar, unique marble subway tile backsplash, a coveted pantry and access to a large patio that feels particularly private since there are no houses behind the fence. The finished basement makes a great media room, playroom or man cave and has a half bath. The second floor offers two equally large, light-filled bedrooms (one currently set up as a home gym), both with large closets, and a hall bathroom appointed in neutral porcelain tile. The third floor is a one-of-a-kind master retreat, with a bedroom that boasts an awesome cathedral-style ceiling, dramatic half-moon bay window and walk-in closet. The master bathroom has a corner whirlpool tub, separate stand-up shower, granite-topped double vanity, pretty travertine tile and custom light fixtures. The third floor hallway leads to the roof deck (no spiral stairs here!) with unobstructed skyline views. Not only is this house a short walk from Rittenhouse Square, it's right around the corner from local faves Sidecar Bar, Ultimo Coffee, Caf Ynez, Kermit's Bake Shoppe and Los Camaradas, and close to green space at Chew Playground and Julian Abele Park.