Special, unique twin house located in the Historic Gowen Estate section of East Mt. Airy. Just steps to the commuter trains, close to shops and dining in Chestnut Hill & Mt. Airy. On summer evenings enjoy the rear quiet rear garden and deck. The enclosed front porch leads into the home that is full of interesting original architectural detail. Mercer tile floor in foyer. In the living room, the wood burning fireplace is faced with Mercer tile. There are Mercer tile details in the ceiling light fixtures, on the built-in book case and window sill in the living room which has original wood panels and three built-in seats. Leather detail surrounds a painting under glass over the fireplace. Bay window in the formal dining room. Modern eat-in kitchen which also has the original floor to ceiling storage cabinet. On the second floor, the front bedroom features a decorative fireplace with carving that repeats the motif in the original bathroom tile. Rear bedroom also has a decorative fireplace. Four bedrooms, 2 full baths. Six ceiling fans. QuantaPanel insulated windows with 3 coatings prevent heat transfer in both directions. The basement and under the roof is insulated. Conveniently located.