853 N Taylor St

This magnificent 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom gem of a home can be found in the beautiful and highly sought after Fairmount neighborhood, which is located on the lovely tree lined Taylor Street. The home, which was redone in 2011, boasts central air, a finished basement and high efficiency gas HVAC (heating). A large & open 1st floor offers endless opportunities with beautiful hardwood oak floors, where you can setup a dining area with a good size table and chairs or keep it one large open living space and entertain your guests at the peninsula that offers an area for a few barstools. Also on the 1st floor is the invaluable powder room, too. Enter the gorgeous kitchen with loads of cabinet space including a pantry, granite countertops, gas cooking/oven, dishwasher and the list goes on. Then feel free to stroll out to the exceptional brick patio to enjoy your outdoor space where you can have friends over for cocktails or even dine al fresco. After dinner, head to the finished basement where you can have a media center for TV and movies, host game night and etc., as the finished basement offers endless opportunities and provides a significant amount of additional finished living space for entertaining. The spotless utility closet is in back of basement, with a washer and gas dryer. After a great evening it's time to head upstairs to the 2nd floor where you'll find 2 generously sized bedrooms with great closet space and a full bathroom with yet another closet. This home also offers recessed lights throughout, ceiling fans in each bedroom & is whole house cable ready. Fantastic restaurants, bars and parks are all nearby with plenty of public transportation options (trolley, bus, Indego Bike). From Bocce and rec leagues to mommy groups, running clubs, themed bar crawls, museums, community gardens, there's always something happening in Fairmount! Easy access to the Schuylkill River Trail, Lemon Hill and Kelly Drive for cycling, walking or running. A genuine neighborhood feel in a big city.