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1 Bed, 1 Bath furnished house with backyard and patio 3 blocks from U Penn

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Rates from USD $1950 | Monthly

House | Entire Home | House Sitting Negotiable
Available Dates:
From September 1, 2024 until December 31, 2024

Description

Our single-family row house is on a quiet street within a short walking distance of both Penn and Drexel universities and Presbyterian Hospital. Our home is perfect for a couple or single person working at either of the Universities, Presbyterian, or Children's Hospital (CHOP). Our house is available from 11/1/23 through 4/30/24. While we prefer a 6th-month commitment, we are open to discussion for as short as a 3-month stay. The house has many charming characteristics, such as hardwood floors, an entry vestibule, a large fenced-in backyard with a patio, and close to a 1/4 acre thriving community garden. The first floor of our charming 1,050 sqft house has: -Front sitting room with a couch, sitting chairs, and a wood stove (wood is provided and stored in the backyard). -Fully furnished kitchen with a dining table and four chairs. -Back sitting room that leads to the outside patio and large backyard. The back room has a comfortable chaise couch that pulls out to a bed and a large TV with streaming services. -The backroom leads to a full basement with a washer and dryer. -The backyard has a small table with chairs, a flower garden, a fire pit, bistro lights, and a dart board. Smoking is permitted in the backyard only. The second floor of our home has: -An office with a desk, computer chair, computer monitor (with HDMI cable to attach a laptop), printer, keyboard, mouse, and a couch overlooking the garden and backyard. -Full bathroom with shower/tub and medicine cabinet. -Hall closet with linens, towels, and blankets. -Large bedroom with a walk-in closet. **Please note for those who have cat allergies, we are bringing our cat with us, and our cleaning service will complete a deep clean before any occupants arrive. Ongoing cleaning service is available details can be discussed.** Distance to nearby areas: CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia): 25-minute walk, 15-minute public transportation, 10-minute drive. Penn Medicine University City: 8-minute walk, 4-minute drive University of Pennsylvania: 6-minute walk Drexel University: 15-minute walk, 6-minute public transportation, 4-minute drive

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
1

Size
1,056 ft2

Suited For
2

Property Type
House

Availability

From September 1, 2024 until December 31, 2024

Minimum Stay

3 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: While we prefer a longer-term occupant, we are open to discussing other lengths of stay.

Location

House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Closest University

University of Pennsylvania

Nearby Universities
Drexel University
Neighborhood

West Powelton

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $1950 Monthly

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Utilities include: Garbage Collection, Recycling, Gas, Electric, Water, and Internet. We have a fantastic cleaning service that can be arraigned for an additional fee. There will be an end of stay cleaning fee charged, dependent on length of stay.

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is allowed

A car is not available

Comments: Smoking is permitted in the backyard and on the patio only. We have a cat (she will be with us), and our cleaning service will complete a deep clean before any occupants arrive.

House Sitting

I may need help while I am away

I may need help with mail and deliveries

We will have a mail forwarding system in place, however, in the event that our mail gets delivered to this address we will coordinate with the occupant as needed.

I may need help with plants or garden

We are plant people! If the occupant is also a plant person, we would be happy to leave some plants at the house. If not, we will take them with us.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Additional amenities include Central air and heat, Network streaming services on a large TV ( Netflix, Hulu, Prime, and more), a fully equipped kitchen, linens, towels, pillows, a vacuum, essential cleaning supplies, and patio furniture.

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Listing Owner

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Individual Outside of Academia

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Member Since 2023

Trust Score (2)
Individual Outside of Academia
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