6400 SHERWOOD RD Philadelphia, PA 19151

Built in 1906 by architect Walter F. Price, this spacious turn-of-the-century stone home is in the distinguished Overbrook Farms neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places. This comfortable & welcoming 3-story home, w/Craftsman features, has many original details & numerous modern upgrades, including 3-zone heating (gas) & central air, all new Pella tilt-in windows, whole-house fan, & cable/internet outlets in almost every room. The entrance hall & stairway boast original wood paneling w/deep wooden baseboards & a beautiful balustrade. There are hardwood floors throughout. The large living room has a working wood-burning fireplace, 2 bays, & graceful French doors leading to a rear covered porch. The eat-in kitchen is completely updated w/recessed lights & stainless appliances, including two convection wall ovens, 5-burner gas cooktop, & new Bosch dishwasher. The custom kitchen cabinets are solid cherry & provide tremendous storage space, including a utility closet & coat closet near the back door. The first floor also houses an updated powder room & pantry b/w the kitchen & formal dining room. The second floor has 4 bedrooms (one w/a working wood-burning fireplace), including a large master w/recessed lights & marble ensuite featuring a double, custom quarter-sawn oak vanity w/granite, & walk-in shower. The guest bath is redone w/white subway tile, pedestal sink, & jetted tub. There is also a sunroom off the back w/a wall of closets. A laundry room w/washer/dryer & utility sink complete this floor. On the spacious third floor, you will find an attic storage room, full bath, & 3 more bedrooms, one of which is large & would make a great office or playroom. The home has an attic & full unfinished basement, suitable for storage & a workbench. This fully fenced-in property includes a detached 2-car garage w/automated door & loft storage, & a newly paved driveway. A large front porch w/porch swing welcomes you, and in addition to a covered porch w/ceiling fans at the back, you will find a private patio w/gas grill outside the kitchen. The gas is supplied by the line serving the home (no propane tanks.) The property also has motion-sensor lights on all 4 sides. Close to public transportation (regional rail, bus & trolley), schools (Friends Central, Talmudical Yeshiva, Waldron) & universities (UPenn, St. Joseph's, Drexel)and an easy drive to Whole Foods & Trader Joes. This home is located w/in the boundaries for Penn's Home Ownership Services.