1323 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Some homes feel special the moment you walk in and keep surprising you with one-of-a-kind details. This custom home features a street-to-street lot with a parking space off the mature garden, original wide-plank pine floors, radiant kitchen floors, on demand water system and exposed brick with a two-story wall of windows, three skylights, a custom iron staircase with walnut treads, a clawfoot tub, and built-ins throughout-you have a rare combination of handcrafted finishes, light, and city convenience.It all starts in the front hall, where a built-in bench waits for bags, shoes, and the day's mail, and the pine floors carry you straight back to a wall of glass and greenery. A full bath on the main floor makes it easy to have everyone over for a backyard barbecue. At the heart of the home, the two-story bank of windows and skylights pour light into the kitchen, making the whole space feel airy and alive. This is a kitchen for people who love to cook: a gas cooktop with room for two, a long run of counter for rolling out pasta or plating a weeknight feast, and a peninsula where friends can pull up with a glass of wine and keep the cook company. There is space for a dining table, and the room flows into a cozy living area where glass doors open onto the private, ivy-covered patio. Morning espresso under the umbrella, long dinners outside on summer nights, a mature garden to tend: this is your own quiet corner of the city.The iron staircase leads to the upper floors, and the open