Historic Shawmont Station in Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
bookmark_borderHistoric Shawmont Station
Category: Roxborough
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The Roxborough, Wissahickon and Manayunk Historical Society of Philadelphia has been documenting the history of the Shawmont Station.
1826 — After returning from England, Architect, William Strickland writes his “Reports on Canals, Railways, Roads, and Other Subjects”, made to the Pennsylvania Society for the Promotion of Internal Improvement. The Schuylkill Navigation Company completes laying their Schuylkill Turnpike between Domino Lane in Roxborough and Montgomery County, previously known as The Pebble Road. Nathan Nathans builds his vacation home on a small section of land between the Schuylkill Turnpike and Towpath, close to the Schuylkill River.
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Philadelphia Carriage Houses: Elegant style and the convenience of Roxborough / Manayunk
Public, tree lined cul-de-sac street
Individual driveways, sidewalks, and street lights
2400 square feet of living space
Finished 3rd floor multi-purpose loft (4th BR, office)
Optional finished basement additional 300 sq. ft.
One year builder warranty
CONSTRUCTION & ENERGY SAVING FEATURES
Energy Star rating-construction and appliances
Insulation above today’s standards
High efficiency HVAC system
50 Gallon gas hot water heater with a special
hot water circulating system
Dramatic first floor 9′ ceilings
Lower level laundry room with gas hook up, utility tub
and faucet
200 amp electrical service
Radon piping in place
One car garage, insulated and dry-walled
Basement stairs stained oak treads
EXTERIOR FEATURES
30 yr dimensional roof shingles
Vinyl/aluminum cornice
Brick veneer front and partial side with vinyl siding
Aluminum spouting & seamless gutter
2 hose bib hook-ups (garage & rear)
2 electrical receptacles (garage & rear)
Asphalt driveway, concrete walk way & stairs
Graded & seeded yards
Public gas, water and sewer
Landscape package
INTERIOR FEATURES
Wood railing & spindles in foyer
3.75″ Oak hardwood flooring on 1st floor
Stairs 1st floor to 2nd stained oak treads & landing
12×12 ceramic tiles in foyer and powder room
Wall-to-wall carpeting on 2nd floor
Raised panel doors throughout
3 5/8″crown molding on 1st floor
5″ colonial base trim on 1st floor
3.75″ case molding door & window trim
Brushed nickel hardware on doors & cabinets
Pre-wired cable TV outlets in bedrooms, loft, living
room, family room, kitchen
Light fixture package including recessed
All bedrooms and great room have switched outlets
GFI receptacles-Garage/Basement/ Kit/Bath/Laundry/
Exterior
Switched outlet in each bedroom
Dining room chandelier
KITCHEN FEATURES
42″high maple cabinets with soft closed doors and
dove tailed joints, stained
Built in pantry with ventilated shelves
Selection of brushed nickel hardware
Hardwood floors
Choice of granite countertops (upgrades available)
3″-4″ matching granite backsplash
Stainless steel appliances including:
Self cleaning gas range/oven
Microwave range hood
Dishwasher
Space for 38″ refrigerator with return
Single bowl stainless steel sink
Garbage disposal
Pull out single lever kitchen faucet
Waterline for ice maker
2 recessed lights
Pendant island lights
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
2 recessed lights on bed wall with low switches each
side
Walk in closets
Master Bath
Ceramic tile shower with soap/shampoo shelf
Granite double bowl maple 34″ high vanity
1-pc elongated toilet
BATHROOM FIXTURES
Ceramic 12×12 tile floors
Water saving, elongated toilets white
Mirrors above all vanities
Side medicine cabinets
Fan/Light combination in all baths
Pedestal sink in Powder Room
Hall bath
Porcelain steel tub with ceramic tile surround
Cultured marble single bowl maple vanity