8205 SEMINOLE ST Philadelphia, PA 19118

Step back in history to one of the most spectacular examples of Queen Ann style architecture with period details superbly renovated. Sit on your porch watching the sun set on a summer's night and listen to birds on this quiet tree lined street. Many features of this dwelling are found in the old Wissahickon Inn (Currently SCH) and are reproduced on a smaller scale at 8205 Seminole Street. This dwelling is another example of the talents of the Hewitt Brothers, famous architects of the era. Restorations include the beautiful eyebrow dormer on the third floor and the lovely porches on the front of the house. Built in 1895, the house boasts a flowing first floor layout which includes Entrance Room, Living Room, Dining Room and delightful Sun Porch. The kitchen is period, but with all the wonderful updates including soapstone counters and a Wolf commercial range. There are 8 rooms on the upper floors and every bedroom has individual detail and ornate windows that make them truly one of a kind. There are a total of six fireplaces, high ceilings, detailed woodwork and French doors going out to the second floor porch. The yard is large with all kinds of possibilities with its stately mature trees. Premiere location with walking ability to train, Fairmount Park and the shops and restaurants of Chestnut Hill. This house is listed on the National Historic Register. Showings begin on Friday, May 4. Offers reviewed on Wednesday, May 9 at 5:00pm.