The Flexible Lower Level: Storage, Media Room or Fourth Bedroom

Every home needs a little room that is not spoken for. It is the space that changes as your needs change. In many new townhomes, that flexible room is the lower level. This article looks at how a lower level can be used and what one South Philadelphia community offers.

What Makes a Lower Level Flexible

A flexible space works because it is not locked into one purpose. It is separate from the main living floors, so it can be quiet or busy as needed. A good lower level also needs light and easy access. Without those, it tends to become a forgotten storage room.

The Lower Level at Renaissance Estates

The townhomes at Renaissance Estates in Packer Park each include a lower level. It has a large window, which brings in daylight. According to the developer, it can serve as a 4th bedroom. A few select lots have a full lower level.

Access is simple. The 5-stop elevator runs from the lower level to the 4th floor and is included in the base price. So the lower level is connected to every other floor, not cut off from them.

Three Common Ways to Use It

1. Storage

City homes often run short on storage. A lower level can hold seasonal items, sports gear and anything you do not need every day. The homes also include a Closet Works allowance for custom closets, which helps organize the rest of the house.

2. Media Room

A lower level is often the most private Packer Park new construction townhomes part of a townhome. That makes it a natural spot for a media room. The homes are cable-ready and include smart living technology for lights, security cameras and Wi-Fi. Ample sound insulation is also listed, which helps keep noise contained.

3. Fourth Bedroom

With its large window, the lower level can serve as a 4th bedroom. That adds to the standard 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. It can also work as a home office or a guest room.

How the Rest of the Floor Plan Fits

Each home offers about 3,200 square feet of living space. The 2nd floor includes the kitchen, with a deck off it. The 4th floor includes the primary bedroom, also with its own deck. A large fiberglass roof deck sits above. The 2-car garage has an interior entrance into the home.

• Lower level: flexible room with a large window
• 2nd floor: kitchen with a deck
• 4th floor: primary bedroom with a deck
• Top: large fiberglass roof deck

Comfort on Every Level

Dual-zone HVAC with two separate units helps balance temperatures between lower and upper floors. Hardwood flooring and tile run throughout.

Pricing and Next Steps

The base price is listed from $1,175,000. Initial prices are subject to change as costs and demand rise. Selections and colors chosen from samples are within the base price.

Limited homes remain, so check current availability. The furnished model home is open by private appointment. Call (215) 551-5100 or email [email protected].