2513 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Set on a tree-lined block in the heart of Historic Girard Estates, 2513 S. 19th Street delivers the architectural character that makes this neighborhood unlike anywhere else in South Philadelphia, paired with a full modern renovation.nnThe stone facade, columned covered front porch, and decorative wrought iron railings set the tone before you walk through the wood front door. Inside, an open and light-filled main level runs front to back with gleaming hardwood floors throughout, recessed lighting, fresh neutral paint, and a handsome staircase with turned wood treads and ornamental iron balusters.nnThe showpiece is the chef's kitchen at the rear: a wide expanse of custom soft-grey shaker cabinetry - including glass-front uppers and deep drawer banks - topped with quartz counters and finished with a mosaic tile backsplash. A generous center island with an oversized single-bowl undermount stainless sink and gooseneck faucet anchors the space, with a second peninsula providing additional prep and seating surface. Stainless appliances include a gas cooktop under a stainless chimney hood, double wall ovens, French-door refrigerator with in-door water and ice, and dishwasher. Marble-look porcelain tile floors, a recessed tray ceiling, and a bank of windows on two exposures keep the room bright all day.nnOff the kitchen, an enclosed rear sunroom/mudroom spans the width of the house - a full wall of windows, exposed stone wall, and access to the powder room, with a side entrance out t