Description
This stately 1920's stone English Tudor style home is being offered for sale after 57 years! It has been lovingly maintained by the same owner for nearly 6 decades! This home features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms,1 half bath and 1 quarter bath. Situated on over one third of an acre of green space with beautiful views from every window. Enter your home into a dramatic 2 story foyer that gazes out over the lovely grounds at the rear. Beautifully refinished random width pegged oak floors set the scene for your dramatic entrance. Just off to your right, discover a huge sun-splashed living room with a fireplace, deep window sills and gleaming wood floors ! Take the opportunity to access the gracious stone & brick covered patio that sits off to the side of the living room through a charming glass pane door. The entertaining opportunities abound in this home with great flow inside and out. Off to the left of the foyer is a large dining room just waiting for those dinner parties and holiday gatherings. Be prepared to be impressed with the heart of this home featuring an exceptionally large open feel. The Kitchen features a double oven, separate island with second sink, vaulted ceilings, skylights ,3 walls of windows and sliders that overlook/access to private grounds. Convenient large slate patio to continue your entertaining outside and perfect for those Summer BBQ's. From the kitchen there is an additional set of steps to the second floor and interior access to a 2 car attached garage with electric opener. Completing the first floor is a Den/Butler's Pantry/Office area off of the kitchen and a charming powder room tucked into the corner of the foyer area . Continue upstairs via the turned oak staircase with landing that provides additional views of the lovely grounds. The second floor features 5 unique bedrooms, each with their own personality. The Master Suite features 2 cedar closets as well as built-ins with decorative custom painting and an en-suite bath. 3 additional bedrooms feature ample closet space and access to a large full hall bathroom. The 5th bedroom features an entrance through a back staircase, another private en-suite bath and cedar closet. This is the perfect a in-law suite/guestroom or office! The third floor attic is fully floored, and features an enormous cedar room for storage. Don't miss the finished basement with custom painted wood beams, wood burning fireplace, plenty of storage, separate laundry room with quarter bathroom and 2 staircases for access! The homes craftsmanship and fine details are from an era gone by. With special attention to the floors, wood work, moldings and beautiful oak doors throughout.This home is conveniently located a short train ride to Center City from a choice of local stations. Quick access to 309,476 and Turnpike. Many opportunities for local community activities, parks and recreation. Plenty of local shopping nearby with Whole Foods and Trader Joe's close by. Elkins Park captures the best of all worlds with the small town feel , rich architecture and history. We are local to Fox Chase Cancer Center, Jeanes, Einstein, Temple, Abington Hospitals and Moss Rehab. Close to many Universities including Salus, Arcadia and Temple. Be sure to catch a movie at the Hiway Theatre and a bite to eat at the local eateries of Jenkintown and Elkins Park.
