The last available of three Grande new construction homes located on the corner of historic North Street, a thriving residential enclave with immediate access to all the amenities of Center City Philadelphia, designed by renowned Cope Linder Architects, offers the discerning buyer both modern-day living and comfort. Incredibly, over 22 sf wide and over 3,500 sf of sprawling interior space fully customized with impressive luxury finishes. Oversized 2-car garage accessed from shared driveway, delightful outdoor entertainment spaces with south facing exposure, plus bonus finished basement that has generous storage and a powder room. This is an additional approx. 600 sf of living space not included in the listed interior square footage. Enter the gracious and welcoming home through a spacious foyer to a large Office/Den or 4th bedroom with adjacent ensuite bathroom which could also be utilized as a comfortable guest quarters. Wide open stairs lead to second floor main living space with high ceilings, a contemporary open design that enables entertaining on a grand scale, and featuring glorious wide plank white oak floors throughout. Step through the French doors to a sizable, sunny rear terrace (approx. 225 sf) with direct access from well-proportioned living room, which showcases a handsome gas fireplace adorned with reclaimed wood mantle. 1600 North St is the corner property and features a bank of windows facing 16th St providing plenty of natural light to flow into the home. Large dining area has built-in millwork and undercounter wine refrigerator, and is ideal for intimate dinners or could easily accommodate 8-10 people. This floor also includes a convenient powder room. The kitchen island serves as the perfect focal point for meal preparation and conversation. A choice of premium Gray Shaker or Walnut flat front cabinetry, quartz classic white or Carrara marble countertops, Carrara marble backsplash, and sleek Bosch appliance package. Upstairs, the lavish Master Bedroom has a spacious walk-in closet and Master Bath is clad with Carrara marble and hex floor tile with free standing Mirabelle Ocala bath, and Grohe/Kohler fittings and accessories. Third floor includes two generously sized, additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. Then step out on to the huge roof deck and enjoy the sights and sounds of city living with an extra 310 sf for barbecuing and entertaining. The home is pre-wired to enable buyers to select their own choice of smart home tech system to give them peace of mind. Shop at the super Whole Foods and meet all your shopping needs in the convenient Fairmount Avenue stores, not forgetting the Farmers Market every Thursday afternoon in the warm months. Enjoy wonderful local restaurants, such as A Mano, Bar Hygge, Fare, Engimono Sushi, and Green Soul. Venture over to the new Green Street Dog Park with your best friend. Bike, walk, or run along Kelly Drive and the Schuykill River Towpath. Just a short walk into Center City with easy access to public transportation and convenient to Temple, Drexel, and Penn Universities.* 10-year tax abatement approved. Expected delivery end of January. See 'documents' for detailed property information (floor plans, finishes, fixtures (some changes), appliances, neighborhood). SHOWINGS: Hardhat walk through with agent available now.