Trinity Tuesday: A Cool Pad in Manayunk

That's right, this updated trinity in Philly's mill town has air conditioning.

4529 St. Davids St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19127 |TREND Images via Keller Williams Blue Bell Realty

4529 St. Davids St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19127 |TREND Images via Keller Williams Blue Bell Realty

Trinity homes all predate the era of modern climate control; the first residential air conditioning systems were developed in the 1920s, right around the time this cute trinity just up the hill from Manayunk’s Main Street was built. No builder in Philadelphia at that time would have installed the new technology in such a modest home.

But that was then, and this is now. City building codes and consumer preferences require air conditioning in all new construction. And while it need not be installed in an existing home that’s being renovated or rebuilt, the owner of this home decided to throw it in anyway when it got a top-to-bottom makeover a short while ago.

The broker’s description of this unusually roomy trinity is admirably brief. “A pleasant blend of old and new” is how it describes this place, and that description is accurate: it still has its original random width wood floors and steam heating, but it also has the latest in style and features.

Besides central air conditioning, it has a totally modern kitchen with today’s hot design features: subway tile backsplash, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a skylight. The bathroom is likewise up-to-date with a stylish vanity, tile wainscotting and stone tile tub/shower enclosure.

And out back, there’s a spacious landscaped brick-and-stone patio perfect for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.

Active lifestyle enthusiasts will appreciate its location just a few short blocks from both the Schuylkill River Trail and the Manayunk Bridge, which connects to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail. And, of course, lively Main Street is just as close. Best of all, all of this comes at a very attractive price.

THE FINE PRINT

BEDS: 2

BATHS: 1

SQUARE FEET: 1,095 (yes, you read that right)

SALE PRICE: $229,000

OTHER STUFF: This home’s price was reduced by $500 on April 26.

4529 St. Davids St., Philadelphia, PA 19127 [Ed Arentzen Jr.| Keller Williams Blue Bell]