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A top-to-bottom rebuild has given this trinity an industrial-chic look.
Don’t let the stucco facade deter you from trying out this renovated trinity at 1629 Rodman St., Philadelphia, PA 19146, for on the within, it appears to be like actually sharp. And the stucco may even be forgiven; repointing the brick would have added to the price of the renovation, maybe sufficient to make it unaffordable to many. | Pictures: Stacy Rodman through Keller Williams Philly
There are lots of streets in Rittenhouse Sq. on which one can discover trinities. Even good ones.
However plainly loads of the nicest trinities in Rittenhouse Sq. are on Rodman Road.
The block of Rodman Road on which this Rittenhouse Sq. renovated trinity home on the market sits is a distant runner-up to the close by 1700 block of Addison Road, one block north, as probably the most charming little avenue in Rittenhouse Sq.. Planting some timber on it will assist it enter the large leagues. However the makeover this trinity obtained undoubtedly provides to its classiness.
The makeover coated its brick exterior in stucco, which I want the renovator may have averted. However the whole lot else about this makeover turned this trinity into an actual industrial-chic looker.
Important flooring
Beginning with the primary flooring, it’s best to instantly discover two of the chief components that make this home’s design distinctive: uncovered ductwork and reclaimed wooden.
Kitchen
Not on the flooring, that are the unique hardwood flooring, refinished to a excessive gloss. As a substitute, word the open cabinets suspended from pipe in its kitchen. And when you’re at it, word the standard of each its cabinetry and its home equipment.
(I’m unsure whether or not the boards surrounding the primary duct from the climate-control unit within the basement are reclaimed wooden or one thing else, however they certain add colour to the room.)
Second-floor bed room
Second-floor bed room exhibiting clothes storage
The 2 bedrooms have shelving items and hanger bars instead of closets, making them really feel rather less claustrophobic and look much more distinctive than most trinity bedrooms.
Lavatory
The second flooring additionally has the home’s one full toilet. The makeover gave it a really good glass-framed bathe stall.
High-floor powder room
If you happen to use the highest flooring as the first bed room, you’ll solely must bathe downstairs, although. That’s as a result of a powder room obtained added upstairs.
Major bed room
Major bed room
That additionally created a examine/house workplace alcove within the bed room itself. Its beamed vaulted ceiling enhances its look, as does its Haiku ceiling fan.
Rear patio
Again downstairs, you’ll discover a spacious rear patio with enticing planters. It has room sufficient for a grill and eating desk for out of doors eating and entertaining.
You’ll additionally discover this Rittenhouse Sq. renovated trinity home on the market conveniently situated. It’s simply steps from the eating places, bars and retailers that line South Road West and just a little greater than two blocks from the Avenue of the Arts. Lombard-South station on the Broad Road Line, Rittenhouse Sq. and several other good supermarkets likewise lie inside strolling distance.
Would you be prepared to sacrifice exterior allure for interior magnificence? I do know I might.
THE FINE PRINT
BEDS: 2
BATHS: 1 full, 1 half
SQUARE FEET: Not obtainable
SALE PRICE: $450,000
OTHER STUFF: The basement additionally incorporates laundry services.
1629 Rodman St., Philadelphia, PA 19146 [Mikhal Mary | Mike McCann Team | Keller Williams Philly]
