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The current owners of this historic single family Society Hill townhouse have updated it to meet the most demanding standards of comfort without sacrificing any of its historic character. The result is an elegant townhouse (18x135) with a bright and airy layout that simply feels like home. Welcome to 518 Pine Street! Classic, historically significant Philadelphia townhouse built in 1805 in the Federal style with many original features including wide plank, random-width honey Pine floors; arches with extensive architectural details, crown moldings, high ceilings and sun drenched spacious rooms. . Walk through the marble entry foyer into the beautiful living room with traditional mantle frames and wood burning fireplace. There is a powder room and a central staircase. The first floor rear is the open and airy kitchen with custom cabinetry and cherry tops; coupled with glass fronted custom cupboard in the dining area and Pennsylvania blue stone flooring. Continue into the a large sitting room also with Pennsylvania bluestone flooring; exposed brick wall and skylight with in-laid leaded glass antique windows. French doors with huge fan window above lead out to the large, bi-level garden with brick patio. There are mature trees and flowers in this very private and tranquil area. There is adjacent and secure 2 car parking. Master bedroom with high ceilings, large closet, big windows, very bright southern exposure and a wood-burning fireplace. There is second room, used as a study, also with large windows and several closets. There is a hall bath. The third level has two large bright bedrooms and a full bath. The forth level consist of 2 additional bedrooms with a huge skylight, cathedral window and a full bath. The lower level basement is finished with a wood burning fireplace,original marble mantle, extensive closets and storage space.