917-919 E Passyunk Avenue

Little Saigon, Philadelphia, PA 19147

LOOKING for a huge lot 98 x 23, currently utilized as a garden. Duplex in a popular and desirable area of Queen Village/Bella Vista. Could be a conversion to a unique single family home, or live in one unit currently and rent out the other. Or rent out both units and maybe build on the lot in addition. Enter through gate and walk down brick path passing impressive weeping willow tree and plants, through courtyard set up to accommodate 2 car parking (curb cut - see note below) plus terrace in a peaceful urban oasis far from the madding crowd. ADJACENT stands 3 story building 100 x 23 duplex - 1st floor, a magnificent, New York style live/work space in popular Queen Village/Bella Vista neighborhoods. Layout provides perfect balance of professional and personal life. Pass through over-sized sliding doors and you are surrounded by sleek modern designed space polished concrete floors and radiant heat, 11' high ceilings, 2 large skylights visually connecting trees and vegetation, bringing in sunshine and air and blurring boundaries between office and nature and living space. This area easily converted into sleeping quarters plus the creation of a living room overlooking the unique, wondrous garden. European style kitchen features luxurious appliances Liebherr fridge, Bosch convection oven, dishwasher, and microwave, Grohe, large pantry with custom built ins and cabinetry. Gorgeous white pine flooring separates dining area with a buon fresco, by local artist surrounding the center wall opening bordering kitchen. Right of kitchen is a full bathroom, designer quality toto, grohe, kohler complimented by crisp white subway tile, plus laundry room Bosch washer/dryer and custom built ins. Second full new contemporary bathroom plus a hall closet and an additional large room, with high ceilings that could be utilized as an office or second bedroom or STUDIO. Generous closet space provided throughout. Currently vacant and has been rented at $2,750 in past few years. AND THERE IS MORE. a 3 bedroom unit occupies the 2nd and 3rd floor, spacious living area, offset by contemporary sleek kitchen, 2 bathrooms, loads of light cascading through skylights and decks galore, plus potential for a skyline panoramic view from the roof with replacement of spiral stairs. Come and explore the possibilities of the most Outdoorsy live, work space ever and just live........here. Currently rented at $2500 (Long term tenant - rent under market). Will need to go through zoning appeal process for parking - should be easy with attorney.