Colonial

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Just steps away from Keswick Village, this 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Vintage home is filled charm and character. This home is in the perfect location, a quiet, beautifully landscaped, 2 block street with low traffic and walking distance to Keswick Village, downtown Glenside, and the Glenside commuter rail station. This solidly built home features stunning craftsmanship, clean lines, excellent flow and great space utilization. As you walk up to the large front porch you will notice a layered landscape of native shrubs, mixed perennials, a large shade tree, and spring flowering trees. You step inside into a large living room with 9 foot ceilings, gas fireplace, beautiful moldings, and deep windowsills. From the living room, the spacious dining room features more large windows, providing plenty of natural light, beautiful moldings, and a built in book case for extra storage. Both rooms feature original chestnut moldings and oak hardwood flooring. From the dining room enter into the remodeled kitchen that respects the original home style, while incorporating modern touches. This includes beautiful cabinets, quartz countertops, self cleaning convection oven, built in dishwasher, and a high end over the stove fan hood. The open kitchen, providing great natural ventilation and plenty of room for large family gatherings, includes a breakfast area with surrounding windows and a butler's pantry, for extra storage and a perfect location for a coffee station. The kitchen also has an attached powder room and access to both the basement and the yard. Moving into the hallway you can’t miss the stunning chestnut and oak staircase, a perfect landing spot for shoes, coats, and an extra storage alcove. On the second floor you will find 3 bedrooms, all with ceiling fans, and a full bath. It features a spacious front bedroom, a large hall closet, and 2 other bedrooms attached by a door, that can be used as a bedroom/playroom or bedroom/office suite or as 2 separate bedrooms. Going up to the third floor, a large master suite awaits. This includes a bedroom, sitting room area, a large walk in closet, a linen closet, and a full bath with laundry closet. The bedroom is wired for surround sound, has its own electric baseboard heat, and provides extra attic storage space. The bathroom features a pocket door, subway tile, ceramic tile floor, and a double sink vanity. The house also includes a large and opened basement with another laundry hook-up, a detached one car garage, a newly recoated shared driveway, and a high velocity air conditioning system with HEPA filter that keeps the entire house cool. Looking out through any window of the house, it’s hard not to notice the beautiful view of the four season landscape and extended green space that the surrounding properties provide. The back entry leads to a well-landscaped EP Henry patio with sitting wall great for outside entertaining. Beyond that you will find tranquility in the private garden space that includes raised beds for gardening, a layered landscape, and “some of the best soil in Glenside”. The garden has been organically maintained for more than 25 years and planted to minimize maintenance and provides for amazing colors throughout the 4 seasons. The Abington Township location, recognized by Money Magazine as a “Best Place to Live”, boasts an award winning Blue Ribbon school district and is home to 27 parks and 400 acres of green space including 20 public parks, 2 swimming pools, a nature center, and three bird and wildlife sanctuaries. This home truly has it all and has been lovingly maintained by the owners both inside and out, for more than 37 years! One year home warranty is included!