We know you've been searching high and low for the perfect Roxborough home with space, charm and luxury - and here it is!  Welcome to 472 Monastery, a lovely 3-story twin-home with 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, office/bonus room, full basement, porch, yard  and many endearing details.  Situated on a tree-lined street with lovely ambiance, this home has historic 1920's old-world charm but with all the modern amenities for today's lifestyle. Upon entering the main entrance hall is a cozy bonus room with ornamental fireplace and mantle details.  Use it as your convenient first floor office or a cozy retreat for reading and relaxing beside the large window that invites natural light.  A spacious, open living room - dining area is an inviting space for dinner parties or entertaining.  The kitchen has been beautifully updated with a skylight, gorgeous cabinetry, top of the line GE slate appliances (with fingerprint & smudge resistant matte finish!), modern stainless steel range hood, plus a large island counter for eat-in meals or a fabulous  prep area for the cook!  A convenient first floor powder room features a dramatic brick wall accent.  You'll love the attractive bamboo wood floors with mahogany finish throughout the first floor and the lovely original hardwoods on the 2nd & 3rd floors. Off the kitchen is a lovely fenced in yard with slate patio and plenty of sun and shade for barbecues or evening star gazing.  The beautiful wood staircase leads to the 2nd level with 3 bedrooms and an updated hall bath with shower/tub combination.  Another staircase leads to a huge 2nd bonus room  on the 3rd level!  Use it as a 4th bedroom, a spacious office, art studio,  exercise room or guest suite. A lower level basement offers ample room for storage, utilities and laundry area.  All of the windows have been replaced as well as the heater and water heater .  And let's not forget the delightful open front porch - a cheerful spot to relax and soak in the sunshine and where socializing with the neighbors is a real thing.  Enjoy a  short walk to Starbucks for your morning coffee,  hiking & biking at beautiful Valley Green /Forbidden Drive Park (entrance 2 blocks away!) - and shopping and restaurants  in Manayunk. A wonderful opportunity to own this Northwest classic that's been artfully updated and offers everything you've been searching for!  Come on by and  check this sweet and charming home!