327 S Juniper St Ave of the Arts South

$660,000  |  327 South Juniper Street Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Open spaces and cozy places are a keynote of this 1830's Federal house at 327 S. Juniper St..listed with the Philadelphia Historical Society. Restoration and refurbishing has rendered this residence true to its time period yet responsive to the needs and tastes of today with updated kitchen and baths The house design incorporates open through spaces from street to courtyard, and a massive cathedral ceiling with exposed brick walls on third floor. The house features two bedroom suites with 2 and one half baths. The interior maintains 7 original mantles (two working gas fire places) ,and most of its original wooden and plaster window, door and crown moldings. The basement is semi-finished with a host of cabinets, shelves, and counters for the hobbyist and for generous storage. There is ample storage throughout with bedroom closets and book shelves galore in the study and office areas. Local legend persists that this site was used as a safe house for runaway slaves. In the seventies and eighties the music conductor owner held choir class on the third floor. The present owners use the third floor as a bedroom and art studio, Outside spaces include a courtyard off the kitchen, and a roof deck accessible by a spiral staircase from the third floor. The brick town houses on both sides of the street provide the backdrop for a variety of trees on this quiet and well maintained block