Welcome to a most wonderful mid-1890's Victorian home of the historic Pelham community. Designed by noted Philadelphia architect William Lightfoot Price, it boasts exposed beams, 2 fireplaces, original random width pine floors, leaded glass windows. And central air! There isn't a small room in the house, and on a clear day, the house is graced with sunshine. Spacious rooms, high ceilings, broad entry and upstairs hallways create a flexible floor plan for a family, for entertaining, or simply for enjoyment of place. 1st floor: 24'x15' entry with wood-burning stone fireplace; large living room with new gas fireplace opens to formal dining room that can host a large dinner party; butler pantry with original built-in cabinetry; updated kitchen with abundant counter space and cabinets, double stainless steel sink, 2 garbage disposals, electric cooking, Bosch dishwasher; delightful mud room; powder room; exit to deck overlooking patio and sunny landscaped rear and side yards. 2nd floor: Master bedroom suite at front of house including bedroom, access to 2 full baths (one with shower, the other with shower over tub), large dressing/sitting room; sunny room with 2 walls of closet; 2 more bedrooms; hall closet. 3rd floor: Overlarge front bedroom; hall bath with clawfoot tub and marble sink; large walk-in storage closet; middle bedroom with 2 closets; large bedroom across the back of the house currently used as office. Full basement, unfinished, for utilities, storage and work area with separate wine cellar! 158 Carpenter Lane sits high above the street on landscaped 1/3 acre with off-street parking for at least 2 cars. Short walk to the Carpenter Lane commuter train station. 15 minute drive to Center City. Easy access to Mount Airy's main street of restaurants, shops, theater, library, supermarket and more. Seller offers one year free home warranty to buyer.