Garden Oasis 1 BR Apartment in Historical Victorian, Private Entrance, Deck

Garden oasis in historical tree-lined neighborhood, yet close to downtown Philly. Unique 2-floor apartment in University City (“Philly’s Brooklyn”) with deck & private entrance. 1860s Victorian, light & airy: 1-3 people. Perfect for extended stay (wkly & monthly discounts). Full eat-in kitchen, dishwasher. Washer/dryer. Old world charm & exposed brick in spacious bedroom suite: couch & workstation. 50" 4K Roku HDTV. Fast WiFi. Smoke-free. Drexel University: 5 mins, CHOP HUP UPenn: 10 mins, PHL Airport: 25 mins, 30th St Train Station: 8 mins, Zoo: 5 mins. You will have full access to the apartment, sole use of the deck.

This two-floor apartment has been renovated so that it is completely separate from the rest of this distinctive Victorian house. One of the oldest houses on the west side of the Schuylkill River, the apartment has unique historical features and feel but with modern kitchen and new deck. This garden apartment has a separate, private entrance through the side gate into the back yard. It features an eat-in full kitchen with two sets of French doors, a bathroom, and full laundry. Upstairs is a large bedroom suite, with living room area and a work space. Now with organic cotton bedding. The apartment has a lot of natural light, comfort and serenity.

On-street parking is available. While some street blocks require a residential parking permit during the day, other blocks do not. Nights and weekends parking is free with no permits necessary. Check for parking regulations by block.

The house is very close to many public transportation options: Route 10 trolley stops 2 blocks away, Route 31 bus stops across the street, and the Blue Market-Frankford subway line is 7-minute walk, all will take you downtown. Indego bicycle rental space is 3 blocks away, and Lyft, Uber and taxis are often close-by. Of course, Philly is one of the best walking cities in the US, and the Art Museum, Barnes and downtown Center City (Rittenhouse Square, Fairmount, etc) are all 20-35 minute walks away, or 10+ mins by car. Not far from restaurants, shops, galleries of Northern Liberties, Fishtown, Old City and East Passyunk.

Our neighborhood, Powelton Village, is a national historic district, full of stately Victorian homes in the University City section of West Philadelphia. It grew and developed with the expansion of trolley car lines to the area in the late 1800s and "Powelton soon became a choice residential spot for Philadelphia industrial tycoons" [wikipedia]. Later settled by many Quakers, it was one of the first, if not the first, integrated neighborhood in the 1950s. In the 60s and 70s, it was a counterculture center. Today it is home to many families, professionals, artists, students, professors and employees of local universities.

I live and work (most of the time) in the front unit of the house.