An urban oasis on a quiet block in East Kensington/Fishtown. Character abounds in this warm 3-bedroom home conveniently located in one of Philadelphia's trendiest neighborhoods. Enter into a bright, open living room with large windows, a Koa Wood ceiling fan and original hardwood floors that open to a spacious kitchen with butcher block countertops, tin backsplash, wide storage drawers and open shelving. Beyond the kitchen, you'll find a separate dining room with a door leading to the mudroom, perfect for bike storage or a staging area for outdoor entertaining in the patio/garden area. On the second floor, there are 2 bedrooms, the larger with a cedar lined closet and built-in bookshelves that could double as a study or an office space. The bathroom is out of a country catalogfrom Maine - home to a beautiful custom wood vanity with an apron sink, an exposed white-washed brick wall, decorative tile floor, and new washer/dryer units. Upstairs, the master floor is expansive and loft-like, washed with light from the windows in front and back and room for its own seating area, master bath or 4th bedroom/study addition. The home has been well-cared for by an artist couple who use it as a live-work space. Ample storage and work-from-home potential. This home is a rare jewel! Just 2 blocks from Frankford Ave and all of it's shops and restaurants, and only a 5 minute walk to the El (York-Dauphin Station). A few blocks in the other direction, pick up a coffee from soulful community club, Franny Lou's Porch or grab cocktail & craft beers from hipster hangout, Martha! 1 block from Front St and the convenient transportation into town. This home is in a "Walker's Paradise" with a 94 walk score.