1118 Rodman St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Welcome to 1118 Rodman Street! This quintessential colonial town home is perfectly nestled in the prestigious “Street of Flags” in the heart of Washington Square West. You are steps away from all the upscale restaurants, shops and boutiques the neighborhood has to offer as well as Pennsylvania and Jefferson Hospitals, Seger Park, Antique Row, Louis Khan Park, Whole Foods, Acme, PATCO, Rittenhouse Square and the Avenue of the Arts, showcasing the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, Merriam Theater, Wilma Theater, The Union League and more world class restaurants and attractions. CHOP, University of Pennsylvania, and Drexel University are also only a short bike or bus ride away. This fantastic home is close to everything, but away from all the hustle and bustle of the city in a walker’s and biker’s paradise. The residence is characterized by its handsome architecture and clever design, exuding wonderful charm and style. Step into the home and be greeted with an open chef’s kitchen with spectacular wrap around Blue Louise quartzite countertops and backsplashes, featuring sophisticated colors and organic patterns throughout the rare stone. This showroom-like kitchen is perfect for entertaining and cooking for large or intimate dinner parties. Plentiful maple 84” floor to ceiling cabinets customized with roll out shelves and thoughtful lighting accent the beauty of the kitchen. Stainless-steel appliances and sparkling blond bamboo floors soften the space with interesting layers of color and design. The massive open living room/ dining space features a striking exposed wall of brick and a band of floor to ceiling casement windows overlooking the leafy green patio perfect for dinner al fresco or a great outdoor space to read, enjoy your morning cup of coffee or a glass of wine at the end of the day. The lower level features a large multi-flex space suited for a family room, work out space, home office and more. This over-sized room features a handsome decorative fireplace (ready for an insert) and walks out to the multi-tiered garden which allows great natural light throughout the home. The lower level also features a powder room, a small closet with additional storage space under the stairs, and a mechanical room with yet more storage space. The floating staircase sweeps upward to the second floor featuring warm and rich exposed brick and two generously sized bedrooms. The bedroom in the rear of the home overlooks the tree tops of the neighboring homes and boasts custom built-in shelving, creating a great space to highlight your collections or artwork. There is also a convenient laundry room and closet located on this floor, next to the full bathroom between the two bedrooms. The massive primary suite is on the top floor and features a large walk-in closet, decorative fireplace (ready for an insert) and marble tiled bathroom with a double shower with new fixtures, linen closet, handsome vanity with a vessel sink sitting on a Blue Louise quartzite top, and an area perfect for a makeup table. The bedroom suite walks out to a covered atrium style deck with 5’ privacy fencing. This is a great space where you can unwind in the 2 person hot tub and create the perfect indoor garden. This gorgeous home is a must see and it is located in the highly coveted McCall School catchment area.