320 RACE ST #B Philadelphia, PA 19106

Here it is--quintessential Old City! Renovated industrial age factory building Check! Original (superbly restored) brick?Check! Cathedral size windows?Check! Original wood beams in soaring ceilings?Check! Welcome to 320 Race St, which, as indicated on the faded signage, once housed the Saxe Paper Company. It actually has a very interesting history and the full story can be obtained at HiddenCityPhila (2015/04/a-slim-and-sturdy-survivor-on-race-street/) Today, it is a 5 story condominium with one unit on each floor. The ground floor houses an Art Gallery and 4 residences tower above. Unit B is accessed up one flight of stairs in this non-elevator building. This 2 bed, 2bath condo sprawls along the bucolic Orianna St alley, and is graced with enormous windows allowing lots of natural light throughout the space. The galley kitchen features stainless steel appliances (yes, gas cooking!), the new open shelving design expands the walls space and carries the open concept into the living area. Here is where the industrial character visibly harmonizes tepid hued brick, soaring seasoned beams, natural wood floors, original factory sized windows all synced together in a ballad to comfort and style. The 'exhibit' hall (artwork anyone?) leads to the 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. The first bedroom features one window and an ample sized closet. The first full hallway bath is followed by the laundry closet. The Master Suite can be closed off and offers a walk in California closet, a full bath and a 'king' sized space adorned with THREE windows. The Association is self managed which contains costs and maintains independence. Old City is a vibrant neighborhood with lots of cafes, restaurants, boutiques, a theater, movie houses, and historic sites. It is a hub for public transportation and has easy access to highways leading in and out of the city. This one is special?with historic roots in an industrial past--reiterated in today's living presence. There is pre-paid parking through July at the garage two doors from the building.