Own part of Medford history in this 1843 big brick home built originally for the local blacksmith, Phineas Kirkbride. The blown glass windows and wide plank floors are original, while many upgrades can be found throughout the house. Located on Branch Street, known for stately historic homes in shade trees, you will be a short distance to shopping and restaurants (including Braddocks Tavern, ITA 101, Lower Forge Brewery and the Pop Shop). Families will love the access to Still Park out the back gate, as well as the short trip to Milton Allen Elementary School and Medford Middle School, plus the brand new public library opening in a few weeks. The home features a rare double lot (the side yard is where the blacksmith shop was located) that is now the location of a beautiful, mature perennial garden. The lovely gardens extend into the backyard along with a brick patio, two sheds (one for gardening and the other currently used as an art studio) and a large barn with a parking inside for one car and offstreet parking outside for two. The historic tin roof of this home was restored in late 2020 to its former glory (10 year warranty will pass to the new owner). Recent upgrades include new kitchen counters and the renovation of both full bathrooms. The four fireplaces in the home include one that has been updated with a gas insert. The window treatments can stay with the house along with all appliances and five newer window unit air conditioners. Verizon FiOS is on the pole just a few feet from the house ensuring dependable high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi. With just the right combination of old and new, this one is ideal for those looking to move into the wonderful community that Medford has become, while only being 20 minutes to the Patco speedline and 30 minutes to Philadelphia.