July 17, 2015
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This condo with spectacular views is on sale for $2,129,000
Between the bridges, the river and the glittering skyline, Philadelphia has no shortage of glorious views. For residents in these condos, those vistas are just the usual sight from the breakfast table. Scroll through these homes on the market, and you’ll see that sometimes the view really is better from the top.
1. Penthouse on Society Hill, $2,350,000
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The listing claims that this condo on 101 Walnut Street has "OCEAN FRONT" views, which may be true if you think about how the Delaware eventually leads to the ocean, right? What's undeniable is that this bilevel penthouse is spectacular. At over 3,400 square feet, it's got an indoor elevator that leads into the den and a wall of glass doors that lead out to a deck with a private pool and outdoor kitchen.
See the listing here.
2. Views for miles in Rittenhouse Square, $6,900,000
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To the North, to the South, to the East and the West -- there's views in all directions in this full-floor Rittenhouse residence. Over 4,000 square feet is more than enough room for three bedrooms and a terrace, with a marble bathroom in the master suite. Other luxury perks in the building include 24-hour concierge, a fitness center, a board room, and a chauffeur-driven Mercedes available at your beck and call.
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3. Ritzy living in Center City, $2,129,000
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The floor-to-ceiling windows in this 3-bedroom, 2,000+ square foot home give up-close-and-personal views of Center City landmarks. The granite countertops in the kitchen are Brazilian; the marble in the bathrooms is Spanish. As part of the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton, you'll have access to the hotel's guest services, including 7,000-square-foot fitness center, room service, chauffeur, spa and 24-hour valet parking. This listing brags that you’ll be so close to City Hall’s clock tower, you won’t need a watch. But let’s be honest: if you can afford to live here, you probably already have a Rolex collection.
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4. Opulent home on the Square, $6,750,000
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1920's opulence marks this 86-year-old building that overlooks the treetops in Rittenhouse Square. Spy on corgis and tourists rambling through the square below as you enjoy 5,300 square feet of space dripping with luxurious touches. The four bedrooms include a master suite with "his and her" baths and "endless" closet space with a dressing room. Add to that two formal living rooms and a formal dining room, and you have a space suitable for entertaining the Queen.
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5. Sitting on the docks in Penn's landing, $1,149,900
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16 floors above the Delaware River, you can enjoy the views from New Jersey to Manayunk from the spacious deck of your condo in the Dockside building. Even rain can't spoil your view, as there's an overhang above the deck. This three-bedroom home is almost 2,000 square feet in size, and residents get to enjoy a 50-meter pool and public meeting room with a pool table and gym.
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6. Plenty of window space in Fairmount, $575,000
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The listing promises "million dollar views," but the price is a relatively affordable $575,000. There's over 100 feet of windows facing West and South, with eyelines towards the Barnes Museum, Parkway and the city skyline. The 11th-floor unit has two beds, two baths and a den, making for comfortable living in the heart of the Art Museum area.
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7. Views of the Ben Franklin Bridge in Center City, $619,000
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While motorists sit in traffic on the Ben Franklin Bridge, you'll be watching them from your glass-railed balcony, sipping coffee as you watch the breeze blow against the waters of the Delaware. The two bedrooms in this 1,560-square-foot condo in the Waterfront Square community each include custom-built closets and marble-floored bathrooms. The gated community offers access to a semi-Olympic-sized pool with cafe/lounge, a spa and fitness center, and there's parking for a car and a motorcycle too. Because that's just the kind of adventurous lifestyle you lead.
View the listing here.
