6435 SHERWOOD RD Philadelphia, PA 19151

This Handsome 3000 Square Foot Stone & Half-Timbered Twin in the desirable & historic Overbrook Farms neighborhood in Philadelphia, designed by architect Charles Wells, awaits its new owners' vision! Located on the most picturesque tree lined street in the neighborhood, present owners have completed a brand-new roof($25K), new gutters, exterior painting, full interior cleanout & plaster repairs. This sets a prime canvas for a buyer's vision for interior renovations! Enter the Main entrance on the Southwest side w a hipped hood overhang through an enclosed Sun Porch w louvered door & windows. The Foyer is flanked by a spacious Living Room & large Dining Room. The Living Room offers paneled room divider, central Fireplace, built-in bookcase, high ceilings, Chicago-style windows & original architectural details. The Dining Room has easy access to Kitchen, Powder Room & ample Storage. The Kitchen provides a large footprint for numerous redesigns, Mud Room w rear access, Main Level Laundry & access to the Basement. The Full Basement offers potential Storage, Workshop space, gas boiler system, hot water heater & the electrical system along with an additional toilet. The Central Staircase w double access from Foyer & Kitchen has a brass & iron railing to the 2nd Floor w an original wood Arts & Crafts style railing from the 2nd to 3rd Floors. The Second Level has 3-4 sizable Bedrooms (one could make a perfect office or dressing room), some w built-ins, Art Deco light fixture, Hall Bath & Vintage tiled Master Bath. The Third Level has an additional 3-4 Bedrooms (one might be used for storage or den) w built-ins, closet space & Hall Bath. Hardwood Floors & unique Architectural features will be discovered throughout! A detached 1-Car Garage in the rear is accessible via the driveway. The manageable sized yard is graced by Shade trees. Overbrook Farms is a Nationally Registered Historic District & a prime example of turn-of-the century railroad suburbs & is considered the beginning of Philadelphia's Main Line. Developed by Wendell & Smith in the1890s, it boasts a remarkable diversity of architectural styles by the best architects of the day (i.e. Horace Trumbauer, William & Walter Price, Charles Barton Keen, Milton Medary et al.) & is bordered by 147 lush acres of Fairmount Park's Morris Park. It is conveniently located between Center City & the Main-line with easy access to public transportation (i.e. Train, Trollies & buses) & major routes 1, 3, 30 & 76