6129 Greene Street

Description

One of Germantown's finest homes: sophisticated, architecturally significant, 6 + bedroom, 3 1/2 bath stone single designed by Hazelhurst & Huckle and built in 1897. It is considered "contributing" to the Tulpehocken Station Historic District on the National Register. This exquisite residence, with its two car garage/carriage house, sets the standard of excellence for 2023! FLOOR PLAN: 1st FLOOR: Covered front porch accessed from front yard or side driveway; Front door of mahogany and oak leads to enclosed entry foyer with plaster medallions on the walls, decorative encaustic tiles in the floor; Exquisite leaded glass door leads to large welcoming entry hall with oak floors with ribbon inlays, high ceilings with original chandelier, elegant grand staircase, coat closet tucked under the stairs near side exit door, and beautiful wood-burning fireplace with handsome carved mantel with built-in mirror above; The Blue Room--a formal parlor entered via dramatic arch and offering decorative fireplace mantel, interior shutters (as are in many of the house's rooms!), richly detailed wainscot, recessed window with cushioned seat; 2nd parlor with gas fireplace, entered via pocket doors, enjoys southwest light all day; Formal dining room entered from parlor or entry hall can sit 12 for dinner with wood-burning fireplace, wall of windows with window bench, crown moldings, high wainscot with chair rail, built-in shelving; double glass doors lead from dining room into 1912 addition that is today a spacious, comfortable family room with crown molding, handsome wainscot, leaded glass windows, plaster ceiling medallion; Original Butler's Pantry with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry offers enormous storage and counter space, recycling bin, coat hooks; Kitchen with radiant heat created in 1999 for the serious cook with delightful combination of old and new: gas cooking, built-in microwave, good counter space, porcelain sink with garbage disposal, dishwasher, island for work, storage and seating, large refrigerator, and glorious original Victorian dresser; Rear stair; Exit door leads to original summer kitchen gutted and re-purposed in 2000 into sitting/breakfast area, wall of wood-crafted double-paned windows, custom reading nook, and half bath; Exit to covered back porch that stretches across the rear of the house inviting warm-weather lounging and enjoyment of the rear yard's gardens and 91-year-old fish pond. SECOND FLOOR: Primary bedroom suite: south-facing windows with interior shutters, mini-split, excellent closets, and brand new primary bath with glass enclosed shower and radiant heat; Spacious 2nd bedroom with closets and south-facing windows with shutters; 3rd bedroom with mini-split; Hall bathroom with antique tiling, cast iron clawfoot soaking tub, marble corner sink (possibly original?), stained glass privacy windows; 4th bedroom, currently sitting/work room with built-ins, closet and door to 2nd floor rear unheated sleeping porch. THIRD FLOOR: Broad landing at top of grand staircase leads to two smaller bedrooms (now used as sitting rooms), terrific updated hall bath with glass shower, storage space with whole house fan, and very large room used as artist's studio (likely 3rd floor billiards room in 1897) with natural light on 3 sides, several storage closets, built-ins--long storage/work island in middle of the room is excluded. BASEMENT: Full, high-ceiling, BQ waterproofing with perimeter drain and sump pump with battery back-up, outside exit, large laundry room, amazing workroom with counters and cabinetry, large storage room with some shelves, plus very large room perfect for recreational uses. Lochinvar high-efficiency gas boiler. 200 AMP Electric. Cosmopolitan West Central Germantown, walking or driving distance to great shops/restaurants, steps from several bus lines and Chestnut Hill West commuter train. SHOWINGS WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2023.