709 S SMEDLEY STREET

Also listed for sale, this stylish home in upper Graduate Hospital was built from the ground up with no expense spared in 2012. Enter into an attractive brick front, elevated above the street level for extra sunlight and privacy. The bright, open concept first floor features oak hardwood floors throughout, Hunter Douglas window shutters, and high ceilings. The open kitchen includes stainless steel GE appliances, granite countertops, custom subway tile backsplash, and leads directly into a pretty backyard/patio area with a convenient gas line connection for grilling. The finished basement offers another lovely living space that is filled with natural light from the window that is above street level, as well as additional storage, and a half bathroom, making a perfect guest suite, family room, or den. The second floor offers two spacious, well-appointed bedrooms with custom closets and a full hallway bathroom with natural-stone vanity and Travertine tile floors. The master suite occupies the entire 3rd floor, and includes a large bedroom, a walk-in closet with custom-designed closets, and a stunning en suite master bath with double vanity, high-end fixtures, and an oversized stall shower. A straight staircase leads up to the private roof deck which spans the entire length of the house and offers breathtaking views of the Center City skyline just to the north. Electric and water connections make this outdoor space both beautiful and highly functional for entertaining or dining al fresco. The location cannot be beat. Just a short walk to Rittenhouse Square and the rest of Center City, CHOP, UPENN, Drexel, Pennsylvania Hospital, Jefferson, and just around the corner from the subway line for an easy commute to Temple University and almost anywhere else. Within just a few blocks of so many great restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, and parks. This home offers the very best in Center City living in a wonderful neighborhood that is convenient to everything.