Far superior and priced under any and all comps. Enter this home through a unique solid English Chesnut wood door, proceed up a grand 44 inch wide staircase to a unmatched sun filled five-bedroom condo. This home built in 1910 was the Model Home for several other homes with similar layouts which were built on Orchard and Prince St. Only 66 Orchard boasts the light weight concrete exterior, the enclosed soffits, full room sizedormers on the third level, slate roof, beam living room ceiling, all oak flooring, stained glass, wood burning fireplace, original doors and millwork. All the Bells and Whistles.
It features the top two completed floors (not a Philadelphia style), ,
Newly renovated eat in kitchen features granite counter tops, Thomasville Custom cabinetry, Enclume pot rack, and Butler's pantry along with built-in cabinet. The breakfast nook features a panoramic view of the beautiful surrounding homes.
The plumbing system in the entire building has been replaced with copper supply and PVC drains. The electrical service has been updated. The large 2 car garage and the driveway are private and for the exclusive use of Unit #2 only.
The beautiful landscaped rear yard, large enough for a playground, barbeque, and patio is common space.
The exterior is steel reinforced lightweight concrete, only 5 other in JP like it. Not one single crack in 110 years (nearly all nearby homes with wood siding require extensive repairs). The roof is original to the house. It is a premium grade of slate. In 32 years, total minor repairs have cost less than $1,000. Asphalt roofs require replacement every 15 years.
BONUS: 240 sq ft of attic storage, third level, not included in the 2374 sq ft of living space
Living on Orchard St. is urban living at it's best.…
What I love about the home
We purchased this fine home years ago directly from the Grimes family estate. No agent It was their home for 53 years and has been our for 33 years. We could not have made a better choice than living on Orchard.
I love the feeling driving home during any winter storm knowing I can turn into my own private driveway and garage. Relax afterwards with a warm wood fire burning in the fireplace.
The Pond is at one end of Orchard, the Arboretum is at the other end.
Forest Hill T Station is a 10 minute walk. Less than 5 minute drive to Wegman's Chestnut Hill
This home faces the East with a unobstructed abundant of morning and afternoon sunlight.
