SHOWINGS BEGIN on SATURDAY MAY 4th!
Welcome to 4711 Hazel Avenue. This 3-story Victorian twin, built in 1900, has been completely updated for modern living with a thoughtful appreciation for the craftsmanship of yesteryear.
As you walk up the stairs to the house, consider the fully restored porch. A stained glass vestibule leads to a gorgeous living room with 10-foot ceilings, pocket doors – and yes, they open and close – which slide open to a large dining room with curved crown molding. The kitchen boasts of granite counters, under-cabinet lighting and a turn-of-the-century butler’s pantry currently used as a bar. In the corner of the kitchen is a back staircase leading upstairs.
Take one of the two staircases to the second floor. There you’ll find a bright and cheery family room with built-in bookcases and two bedrooms, one of them repurposed as an office. A full bathroom that was renovated in 2018 has marble subway walls and penny tile floors.
The third floor feels like a bright nest overlooking the greenery of University City. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and a painstakingly restored cedar-lined built-in armoire with intricate wood detail, original to when the house was built. Down the hall is a newly renovated bathroom with walk-in shower and lots of storage. A cozy studio space for art, crafts or yoga is next to the bathroom. In the rear of the house, you’ll find another large bedroom with lots of light and wide window sills.
The back yard includes a cozy deck for hanging out, perennial plants and some edible fruits, including blueberries. The espalier tree meticulously manicured along the side fence is self-pollinating and even produces apples in the fall. The beauty of this house is matched by system upgrades to ensure easy living. This house not only has new bathrooms and kitchen, but also updated electrical, and a state-of-the-art heater and boiler and total replacement of the sewer line from house to street.
The University City community offers a plethora of dining options. 4711 Hazel is two blocks from award-winning restaurants and many walkable entertainment options. The neighborhood is convenient to the area universities, hospitals and Science Center, and easily accessible to Center City. If you are looking for a green alternative to the suburbs with the accessibility of greater Philadelphia at your doorstep, look no further!