239 W Duval St, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Every ounce of original charm was not only retained when this right-sized house got all the right upgrades just three years ago, it was enhanced with salvaged, vintage and pitch-perfect repro details throughout. There are original pine floors, high ceilings, just-right light fixtures, Andersen windows and at least one uber-charming element in every room. The main-floor layout provides the best of both worlds–the front living room off the entry hall is a clearly delineated space all its own, while the middle kitchen, rear dining room and back yard flow together for a contemporary open-plan feel. The living room has a decorative fireplace with gorgeous original mantel plus architectural charm from the angled set of front windows. These are a nice complement to the oversized archway with original fretwork spandril. From the hall, another oversized doorway leads to the spacious L-shaped kitchen, where white Shaker-style lower cabinets and pantry let the salvaged beadboard backsplash, … read more …