So you want to live in the city?why not choose one of the nicest communities in a one of the most vibrant neighborhoods the city has to offer? The National is a secured gated community in heart of old city and offers lovely well maintained grounds, on-site management office and underground parking. This unit is a rare ground floor townhouse style residence with a private outdoor patio. The walled patio provides privacy and is conducive to a container garden for decorative flowers or delicious homegrown herbs. The townhouse offer bi-level floorpans?the living, dining and kitchen are on the first floor while the bedrooms are situated on the 2nd level. This unit has exquisite upgrades and great space. Welcome a spacious open floorplan comprised of a very generous family room that blends with a lovely defined dining area. Nothing was spared in the chef-grade kitchen: a substantial U-shaped design wows with gorgeous Viking appliances, a brand new Bosch dishwasher, handsome granite counters, and rich wood cabinetry. The back door leads from here to the patio for ideal outdoor dining and entertaining. A huge utility room holds the furnace, washer/dryer and provides extra storage. A large half bath is conveniently located on this level as well. A standard staircase adorned with an elegant runner leads to the second level. A comely full bath featuring nicely tiled floors and a ceramic tub/shower surround, a wood vanity with a granite single sink counter sits in the hallway across from the guest room. The guest room is sizable with ample closet space. The Master suite is nothing less than stunning: custom coffered ceilings with hidden lighting surround the 'king sized' space. Double closets along one wall plus a single closet on another one provide plenty of storage. The attached master bath has a rich wood double vanity, topped with a granite counter enclosing two porcelain sinks. The glass shower is adorned with ceramic and glass tiles for an elegant touch. Old City defines the ideal city lifestyle: The Arden, Painted Bride and the Fringe Festival feed the performing arts, celebrity chef restaurants are well represented, casual cafes, boutiques, art galleries and design houses line the streets. Museums, The Historic Village, the Constitution Center are all nearby and famous Penn's Landing with its numerous festivals lines the east border. It is a transportation hub for easy access around, into and out of the city.