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The valet parks your car in your Deeded Parking space when you come home to this luxury condominium. The Western Union Building is one of Washington Square West’s most desirable condominium buildings. This is a premier doorman building and this corner unit has 1,641 square feet, two-bedrooms, two-bathrooms and includes an additional flex space that can be used for an office, den, or TV space. It also comes with valet garage parking for an SUV sized vehicle. The home has 12’ ceilings with oversized windows, custom shades, and exposed industrial duct work. The hardwood flooring throughout is Brazilian cherry and the bedrooms have Berber carpeting. The expansive entry vestibule includes a double closet and hallway that leads to the laundry and utility room. A long gallery style hallway leads past the bonus room to the main living area. The large principal bedroom is off to the right and includes an ensuite bathroom, walk in closet, carpeting and blackout shades. The photos show a king-sized bed, which provides a scale for the size of the room. The bathroom has a double vanity, oversized walk-in glass shower and a deep spa soaking tub. The great room is lined with two walls of windows and flooded with light. The living room, dining room and kitchen share this open-concept space. The kitchen has custom cabinets, granite countertops, glass back splash and stainless-steel appliances. The large island allows bar stool seating, custom lighting, and plenty of counter space. There is a full bathroom off the other side of the living room and a second bedroom that in the photos is set up as a den with a fold out sofa. The historic Western Union Telegraph building was converted into luxury condominiums in 2008 using the designs of famed neighborhood architect Cecil Baker & his Partners. The monthly condominium fee includes the 24-hour concierge door person, a fitness center on the same floor as this unit, dog relief area, water, and gas for cooking. The building’s garage offers a 24-hour valet service. The front door, garage, elevators, and gym all require key card access. Owners pay for electricity, which is billed monthly by the association and a monthly valet parking fee of $230. The building is conveniently located in the heart of Center City in the Washington Square West neighborhood. This neighborhood has some of the city’s best restaurants, shops, theaters, and other nightlife of Midtown Village, Walnut Street, and the Avenue of the Arts. Thomas Jefferson University and Pennsylvania Hospitals are just a couple of blocks away. Washington Square and Rittenhouse Square parks are just a few blocks away on Locust Street. There are also many gym and daycare options nearby. The building has a 100 walk score, 100 public transportation score and an 89 bike score. There are many bike lanes throughout the neighborhood that connect with bike trails throughout the city, parks, and suburbs.

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