![]() ![]() The Philadelphia neighborhoods of Olney and Feltonville lie on the western side of the stream in this area while Northwood, Lawncrest, Summerdale, and Frankford lie on the eastern side. Turning south into Philadelphia at the crotch of Philadelphia's V-shaped border, the creek is called Tacony Creek from here southward, it is considered the informal boundary separating Northeast Philadelphia from the rest of the city. ![]() The stream originates as Tookany Creek at Hill Crest in Cheltenham Township and meanders eastward, then southeastward, throughout Cheltenham Township, until a sharp bend near the Philadelphia border at Lawncrest, where the place names Toxony and Tookany were used in historic times the stream is still known as Tookany Creek in this region, where it flows southwest. ![]() It derived its name from the nearby town of Frankford, Philadelphia County. A driveway in the rear of the property leads to a two-car attached garage. ![]() Brand new heating, A/C units, and a boiler. The partially finished basement offers more living space, a bar, a powder room, a laundry room, and extra storage space. A skylight brightens the updated hall bathroom which has a washer/dryer hookup. Two other good size bedrooms plus a bonus room which could be used as a playroom or storage. The second floor consists of a sizable master suite with multiple closets and an en-suite bathroom. A sun-room, powder room and a bedroom complete the main level. The first-floor futures: generous living room with a stone fireplace The formal dining room leads to an outdoor stone patio The large eat-in kitchen offers newer appliances, an island, and space for a large table. There's also a playground several hundred yards away. This spacious 3,200 sq ft center hall stone colonial situated on a half-acre lot across the street from the scenic Tookany Creek trail, a popular spot for walking, biking, birdwatching, and fishing. ![]()
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