Prominently situated on the Schuylkill River Trail in Upper Roxborough's historic district, this circa 1870 Victorian single enchants you the moment you enter. As you come through the vestibule, you enter the original residence comprised of spacious rooms with high ceilings, tall windows, original woodwork & hardwood floors, vintage light fixtures, pocket doors and decorative inlaid stone mantles. The dining room even has a "window exit" to a private side porch. The eat-in kitchen with built in corner cupboard and adjoining mudroom are awaiting your creativity. A large family room with picture window and door to the front porch, complete the first floor. On the second floor are four spacious bedrooms, a walk-in closet/dressing room and the full bath with claw foot tub. The third floor with five additional rooms, though currently not heated, offers multiple options for expanding your living space. Though flanked by the Regional Rail (R6) and the Manayunk Tow Path, the side yards provide a private oasis for relaxing or entertaining. Other highlights include: freshly plastered and painted walls throughout, roof replaced and exterior painted in 2014, new hot water heater, and a huge unfinished basement with plenty of room for a workshop, studio and/or storage. In addition to being a residence, as clearly indicated by the store front on its right, in its previous life this home served multiple roles: a grocery store and rumored to be speak-easy. Though for the past 20+ years its function has been a single family home, commercial zoning is still in place and allows for versatility in usage. A special property for a special buyer!