Rarely Offered: For the first time in more than six years a stand-out, stand-alone home on double width lot is available in the Penn Alexander catchment area of University City. Live on a block where all the houses and nearly all of beautiful Garden Court condominiums are owner occupied. Expansive foyer with powder room tucked under the stairs. Media room/Den with original "moroccan-style" tile floor. Beautiful in-laid hardwood parquet floors enhance the many original features and details of this gracious house. Built in the 1920s as one of the few "stand-alone houses", with garage parking for the upwardly mobile, (3 car parking with potential for 4) this was an integral part of historical Garden Court community which was designed and built to attract city residents to what was then the new "suburbs". Sun-filled and bright with space to spread out, this home is for the mid to large family, or for the smaller who want space to share. Beautiful, large, open fully renovated kitchen with island and breakfast/lunch area. Updated bathrooms, two with original detailed decorative cabinetry. Attached garage parking! Higher-end insulated windows and insulation both up and down make this spacious house feel cozy and keep utility costs down. Three bedrooms and two full baths on the second floor. Master suite includes its own bath. Large second floor laundry. Attractive Nanny/Au Pair (or parent suite) on third floor with two additional bedrooms as well as a third fully renovated bath and hallway lounge area. Recently and tastefully painted inside and outside. Upgraded 300-400 AMP electric; front outside deck with access to and from living room. Professionally landscaped. Convenient to Penn, Drexel, Center City. A few blocks from UC Swim Clb. Exclusions: two hanging dining room fixtures and wood stove. Kitchen stove will be replaced with new one.