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Third-floor office space at 1521 N. Adams St. doubles as a fourth bedroom.
Third-floor office space at 1521 N. Adams St. doubles as a fourth bedroom.
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The third-floor green space at 1521 N. Adams St. uses a para sail for shade as it overlooks the Brandywine.
The third-floor green space at 1521 N. Adams St. uses a para sail for shade as it overlooks the Brandywine.
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The third-floor family room at 1521 N. Adams St. opens to the green-roof space.
The third-floor family room at 1521 N. Adams St. opens to the green-roof space.
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The green-roof space over the garage of 1521 N. Adams St. has a view of the Brandywine River.
The green-roof space over the garage of 1521 N. Adams St. has a view of the Brandywine River.
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The guest bedroom pf 1521 N. Adams St. has views of the city.
The guest bedroom pf 1521 N. Adams St. has views of the city.
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This urban stucco and stone home at 1521 N. Adams St. overlooks the Brandywine River.
This urban stucco and stone home at 1521 N. Adams St. overlooks the Brandywine River.
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The living room at 1521 N. Adams St. features heated concrete floors and a gas fireplace.
The living room at 1521 N. Adams St. features heated concrete floors and a gas fireplace.
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the third-floor shower at 1521 N. Adams St. features sea glass tile and a shower barn door.
the third-floor shower at 1521 N. Adams St. features sea glass tile and a shower barn door.
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The Master shower at 1521 N. Adams St. features wall to ceiling tile.
The Master shower at 1521 N. Adams St. features wall to ceiling tile.
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The master bedroom at 1521 N. Adams St. opens to second-floor deck and green-roof space.
The master bedroom at 1521 N. Adams St. opens to second-floor deck and green-roof space.
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A stained-glass window illuminates the second-floor landing at 1521 N. Adams St. The banister incorporates the original pew number.
A stained-glass window illuminates the second-floor landing at 1521 N. Adams St. The banister incorporates the original pew number.
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A concrete island at 1521 N. Adams St. has a prep sink in the middle and drawers crafted from pews.
A concrete island at 1521 N. Adams St. has a prep sink in the middle and drawers crafted from pews.
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The green-roof view of the Brandywine from 1521 N. Adams St.
The green-roof view of the Brandywine from 1521 N. Adams St.
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One of three guest bedrooms at 1521 N. Adams St.
One of three guest bedrooms at 1521 N. Adams St.
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Vessel sinks are made of stone in one of the four bathrooms at 1521 N. Adams St.
Vessel sinks are made of stone in one of the four bathrooms at 1521 N. Adams St.
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The view from third-floor deck at 1521 N. Adams St.
The view from third-floor deck at 1521 N. Adams St.
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Steps and risers at 1521 N. Adams St. also are crafted from church pews, with an open concept in mind. An aquarium and powder room are sited on the landing.
Steps and risers at 1521 N. Adams St. also are crafted from church pews, with an open concept in mind. An aquarium and powder room are sited on the landing.
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Cabinetry in the kitchen at 1521 N. Adams St. is crafted form church pews that came from Trinity Episcopal Church.
Cabinetry in the kitchen at 1521 N. Adams St. is crafted form church pews that came from Trinity Episcopal Church.
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