1817 S Bancroft Street

Philadelphia, PA 19145

Welcome to this unique townhome located in a development of 18 properties that were built towards the LEED Platinum environmental standards. Some of the features include: triple-pane, thick-foam insulation windows throughout the house, rain barrel in backyard that recycles water into the planter box, permeable pavers in the driveway/courtyard, all electric utilities (monthly electricity bill averages to $115/month throughout entire year, which includes all heating, cooling, hot water, and cooking) and ceiling fans in all bedrooms and on the main level. Enter in through the main living and dining room with 10' ceilings and oak hardwood floors. Straight through the living room is a modern kitchen with gorgeous gray quartz countertops, tile backsplash, wall oven and an induction stove. Off of the kitchen is the finished basement with 8' ceilings, cork flooring that includes a sump pump. The kitchen also leads to the shared back courtyard/driveway, with space for grilling and parking (the current owners are able to fit 2 cars). Heading upstairs, the second and third floors have 9' ceilings and oak hardwood floors. On the second floor there are two bedrooms, one is open-concept and currently being used as a home office, as well as a full bath. The third floor is the primary suite, with a large bedroom, en-suite bathroom and a bonus space. The bonus space is perfect for sipping morning coffee, or enjoying an evening beverage. This area has sliding glass doors to the balcony with partial city views and to a spiral staircase leading to the green roof deck with unobstructed 360 degree views of the city skyline. This home has so much to offer and is walking distance to bars and restaurants, East Passyunk dining and shopping scene and public transportation (bus route into Center City is steps away, and Broad Street Line subway station is 2.5 blocks away). The exterior fiber-board siding is in the process of being freshly painted a solid grey color. Come check out this Newbold stunner today!