515 Delancey Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

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This wonderful home is in the heart of the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia and is available for the first time in almost 60 years! Two tax parcels are included, 515 Delancey St & 518-520 Cypress St. The 60’+ deep garden brings to mind the scenic beauty and timeless elegance of the Tuscan countryside and has fenced-in parking for 1+ cars. The property expands a full city block onto quiet streets, full of history and a strong sense of community. You’ll notice right away that this historic home’s brick façade has been repointed. The roof was replaced in 2019, and it has five working wood burning fireplaces and newer windows. Entering from Delancey St, you're welcomed into a spacious living room with a fireplace, which leads to the kitchen, dining room, and a full bath. The Dining room 2016 addition, including a full bath, is open to the kitchen with a center island, stainless steel appliances, and a Vulcan range/salamander. It is flooded with light from skylights, tall windows, and French doors to the spectacular garden for entertaining and relaxing. The garden has a beautiful arbor with grape vines creating a natural canopy for a large table for friends and family to gather for meals and parties, mature plantings, and flower beds. There is fenced in parking into the garden from the additional lot on Cypress St. The second floor has a large bath with laundry and a large bedroom each with a fireplace. There are two additional bedrooms with fireplaces on the third floor. The front bedroom boasts hand crafted wall to wall cherry wood bookshelves. The top floor (attic) has a spacious workspace with natural sunlight. The basement houses utilities, a full bath, built-in bed and built-in sofa. Walking score 97, Bike score 84, and Transit score 100. Supermarket and Pharmacy are conveniently located on 5th St. Washington Square Park, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Independence Mall are close by. Located in the McCall Catchment. Convenient to Rte. 676 and I95.