473 RIPKA ST Philadelphia, PA 19128

Large stately Victorian single home in beautiful condition overflowing with character and features. Enter long cobblestone driveway from quiet tree lined street. Home sets back deep onto lot and is private and obscured from the street with formal hedges. Ample parking at end of driveway on paved area. Exterior features a beautiful wrap around veranda 43' across the front complete with gingerbread trim and a 26' glass enclosed porch. Enter inside to main floor foyer area. To the left is a bright and airy kitchen featuring Pergo flooring, newer stainless steel appliances and lots of counter space. Continue through to large and open great room with vaulted plank wood and exposed beam ceiling,large wood burning brick fireplace, built in bookcase,and ceiling fan along with access to powder room and laundry room. Enter into in-law suite from great room, or use as master bedroom. Generous space with large closet and complete 3 piece bathroom with large step in shower. Also features separate climate control and it's own hot water heater. Above the suite is space that could be made into additional room but is currently closed off by ceiling. Dining room to the right of great room. Larger size room with large windows, deep sills, original hard wood floors, and large mantle. Enter thru to bonus room, being used as office, also with original hardwood floors, built-in cabinet and large windows. Upstairs on the second floor are two large bedrooms with hardwood floors and two full bathrooms, one with a cast iron tub and pinwheel patterned floor tile/matching black and white wall tile. Second bathroom has a large walk in shower. Follow a winding staircase to the third floor where there are two more bedrooms. Basement has three unfinished rooms,one with what was a brick fireplace or stove and another room with potential for a wine cellar. Outside boasts a large Victorian style fountain in the center of a large mature and manicured landscape. Property has three garages that are connected. Large garage is 2200' sqft. w/14' free span ceiling, powder room, wash tubs, Hot water heater, 200 amp service, separate meter, and 9' x 11' elec. overhead door. Second garage 27' x 15' w/14' ceiling w/gas furnace and exposed brick walls. On second floor of garage is a bedroom, kitchen, and living area with gas hot air heat. Additional third garage. Outdoor patio area as well with iron gate. Home featured in the book " Historic Architecture in Philadelphia" by Joseph Minardi