4 Beds 4 Baths 5,213 Sq.Ft.
Designed in 1953 by native Philadelphian architect Harry Sternfeld for the Schubert family, this one-of-a-kind Mid Century Modern gem is an entertainer's dream home where many an event, charity dinner, business meeting, holiday party and family gathering has been held. The residence is so alluring and unique it has also served as the backdrop for a TV commercial and Abercrombie and Fitch catalog shoot. In addition there is special zoning in place for use as a home business. The location is ideal with a 15 minute car ride to center city, half a block walk to the train station and the library, award-winning schools, restaurants, shops and park. Beyond the beautiful stone and redwood exterior awaits an entrance hall with imported Italian marble floors and a large coat closet. The dramatic living room is designed with black painted parquet flooring, a vaulted beamed ceiling, wood-burning stove with an exquisite rare black Carrera marble mantle, and stretching wall of windows facing the parklike grounds. Doors open to a herringbone brick terrace with a wood pergola enwrapped by a mature grape vines. A sleek powder room with glass walls and ceiling sits in the hall. Adjacent to the living room is a family room/den with vaulted beamed ceilings, built in bookshelves and cabinets, a slate fireplace, built in desk, and wall of glass panels with a door to the brick terrace and gardens. The expansive dining room with a sitting area also features a glass wall and terrace access. Equally distinctive is the spacious eat-in kitchen, a magnet for family and guests, styled with maple cabinetry, butcher block countertops, terrazzo tiled flooring and backsplash, Sub-Zero, Viking, Kitchen Aid, and Bosch appliances, a banquette and outside exit. The vaulted main level master suite indulges with a glass panel wall, sculpted elegant Carrera marble fireplace, sitting area, multiple walk in closets and door to the side terrace and greenhouse. The tiled master bath offers double sinks, a makeup counter and a large roman shower. The upper bedroom level has a private outside entrance and houses a bedroom suite with sitting room, 2 additional bedrooms, a tiled hallway bath and roomy closets. The part-finished day-lit basement with a powder room and laundry/storage area presents 2 outside exits. An oversized 2-car garage with a porte-cochere feature currently occupies a design studio.
