Are you looking for an urban oasis? The property at 555 Hermit Street is the answer to your search. Located in the desirable Wissahickon neighborhood, it borders Manayunk, East Falls, and Roxborough, with easy access to West Mount Airy and Chestnut Hill. Three bus routes and a train provide quick options for getting downtown Philadelphia. A short walk will take you into Philadelphias 1800-acre Wissahickon Woods. The house is a large, single-family detached home with a driveway and parking area well removed from the street. The home features classic styling and has been lovingly updated and maintained by the current owners who have lived in the property for over 30 years. The first floor features unique broad plank floors, along with high ceilings and an open floor plan for its three main rooms. This level also includes a full bathroom and kitchen, with access to the nearly 1/2 acre fenced-in yard. A large front porch and a large screened-in side porch offer comfortable opportunities for enjoying the neighbors or the outdoors in seclusion. The second floor includes three spacious bedrooms and a full hall bathroom. The third floor is set up as a bedroom with a connected sitting room and a full hall bathroom. The basement is large and dry and is a perfect space for storage or for a fantastic hobby room. If you are a person who likes to spend time outdoors, the yards will entice you further. The owners have planted dozens of trees, flowers, and plants making this property a gardener's paradise! The property comes with a large, secure chicken run, providing an opportunity for you to become a city farmer (or to have an outdoor space for a dog)! The yard includes a large, Amish-built storage shed, and a large raised bed vegetable garden surrounded by a hand-built picket fence. This home is a rare treasure and will not last long! Schedule your appointment today before it's gone!