A stunningly transformed 19th-century carriage house, a true architectural gem in Rittenhouse Square, has hit the Philadelphia market for $3.5 million, writes Abby Montanez for the Robb Report.

The striking five-story townhome, designed by renowned architect Frank Weise, is designated as a historic landmark. Weise bought the carriage home back in the 1950s and transformed it into a live-work sanctuary. The home impresses from the start with its eye-catching facade, featuring four rows of arched windows across the middle section, blending historic and modern elements. A deep cornice adds a sculptural quality to the building.

The layout inside reflects the designer’s dual worlds. The lower floors were set up as his personal office and design studio, while the upper floors – which has a separate entrance – served as his home. The various levels are connected by a spiral staircase with colorful inlays.

The top floor of the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home boasts a sunroom with a built-in bar and panoramic views of the city skyline.

The home was fully renovated by the designer’s daughter Andrea Hemmann and her husband, Mark Gallini, after his passing in 2003.

“This home is a work of art,” said listing agent Franz Rabauer of Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty.

Read more about the carriage house and its unique qualities as it hits the market in the Robb Report.

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