743 S 5th St

$1,050,000  |  743 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Move right into this meticulously updated and upgraded three-bedroom brick townhouse featuring sophisticated living spaces, generous storage space, an attached garage, and two levels of glorious private outdoor space. A gated entry and custom mahogany door welcome you inside this 3,000-square-foot home filled with new white oak hardwood floors, Andersen E-series windows with updated coverings, and tall ceilings with new recessed lighting. The gracious tiled foyer offers access to your private garage, storage, and a convenient mudroom bench with cubbies. An updated oak staircase ushers you to the 20-foot-wide home's spacious living room, where the warm fireplace boasts a new mantle, tile surround, and built-ins. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining thanks to sliding glass doors that open to your private deck and backyard, with access to a large, shared courtyard. Plan elegant dinner parties in the spacious formal dining room set on a separate level. Cooking and cleaning are effortless in the beautiful pass-through kitchen featuring updated cabinetry, stone countertops, and a fleet of stainless steel appliances, including a new LG refrigerator, GE induction range, and hood, plus a dishwasher. A finished lower-level family room with a fireplace, a powder room, and a new LG washer and vented dryer with a new 240V power supply and available gas line complete the living spaces. The home's luxurious accommodations begin with a serene owner's suite offering a king-size layout, garden views, and generous closet space with new custom fittings. The beautiful gut-renovated primary bathroom beckons with a freestanding soaking tub, walk-in shower, and double vanity surrounded by beautiful large-format mosaic tile. Above, two oversized secondary bedrooms enjoy excellent closet space and a renovated full bathroom. The top floor is ideal for a home office or media lounge alongside a second powder room, a new built-in desk, and a stunning roof deck featuring unobstructed sunset and city skyline views. This home's extensive upgrades include fresh paint throughout, solid-core doors, silver roof coating, a newer water heater, a whole-house automatic water shut-off, new exterior lights, and security cameras. Beautifully situated in a prime Queen Village location and squarely in the Meredith school catchment, this exceptional home enjoys outstanding walking, biking, and transit scores and great proximity to some of the city's best shopping, dining, and nightlife. On the surrounding blocks, you'll find the beloved Italian Market, parks and playgrounds, and a fantastic array of international cuisine. Whole Foods and Center City amenities are minutes away, and transportation is a breeze thanks to excellent bus service, the expressway, and SEPTA and PATCO trains all nearby.