Parc Rittenhouse, #PHG

Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Rarely available three bedroom plus library/study, three and a half bathroom penthouse at the highly coveted Parc Rittenhouse on the east side of Rittenhouse Square. Located on the 17th floor and only accessible via a fobbed elevator, this home is one of the most exclusive and private in the building. Enter the residence via secure keyless access and be greeted by a warm gallery foyer with inlay hardwood floors. The walk-in coat closet is perfect for all of your fall and winter garments with extra room for more. There is also a powder room with a decorative vanity. Off the foyer is the large eat-in kitchen which flows into the media room/den. The media room has two TV walls, cherry built-ins and motorized blinds. The chefs kitchen has a huge island with seating for five or six, a porcelain double sink, cream painted wood cabinetry, tile backsplash throughout, and high-end appliances including a Wolf induction cook top (a gas line is there for those who prefer gas), Wolf convection double oven, Wolf microwave, Sub-Zero refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher. There is also a wet bar with a round porcelain sink, two-zone wine refrigerator and two-drawer beverage refrigerator. On the other side of the foyer is a grand formal living/dining room with amazing natural light from south-facing windows. This comfortable open space has a ventless gas fireplace and Victor Rossi custom built-ins including a built-in china cabinet in the dining area. The living/dining room also flows into the kitchen but may be sectioned off by two lovely French pocket doors, which do an amazing job of containing sound. Continue down the 5 wide gallery hallway, which is the perfect space for displaying artwork, with its arched ceilings providing a soft Tuscan feel. The library/study (which could be a fourth bedroom) is handsomely appointed with rich cherry and offers extensive floor-to-ceiling Victor Rossi built-ins including shelving, vented electronics cabinet, lateral filing cabinets, and a large, two-person work station with under-cabinet lighting and self-healing cork board backsplash. This room and the primary suite enjoy north-facing city skyline views. At the end of the hallway is the bright and sunny primary suite with windows on two walls. It features double entry doors, inlay hardwood floors, ceiling fan, motorized window treatments and two oversized custom-built walk-in closets. There are two full bathrooms within the primary suite that share a Kohler smart digital shower system with five shower heads. Each bathroom has its own water closet for a Toto Washlet with built-in bidet, and marble vanity and flooring. The bathrooms are vented quietly and automatically. There are two additional large, sun-soaked bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets. One of the bedrooms has Victor Rossi built-ins including a queen Murphy bed. These bedrooms enjoy views of South Philadelphia and beyond.Additional highlights of this magnificent home include 10 high coved ceilings, recessed lighting, hardwood floors and detailed molding and millwork throughout; a laundry room with an LG side-by-side washer and dryer, sink and storage; a utility room with easy to service HVAC units built on a vibration-reducing table; two zone HVAC with air cleaners, humidifiers and Nest thermostats; a central vacuum; extensive sound proofing; and a phenomenal amount of storage space including dedicated space in the out-of-use stair tower accessible via the homes back door.Residents of Parc Rittenhouse enjoy world class amenities and services including a 24 hour doorman; an amenities suite with a state-of-the-art fitness center and resident lounge with pantry; media room; outdoor rooftop pool club with a large pool deck, full size pool, kids pool and hot tub; garage parking below the building for an additional fee (subject to availability); and three amazing restaurants on the ground floor, Stephen Starrs Parc, Devon Seafood and Via Locusta.