Colonial

If you are familiar with Jenkintown, then you know that Mather Rd is one of the most sought out streets in the area. This 7-bed, 3.5-bath home was built in 1905 and has been meticulously maintained with details original to the home. The stucco and roof (which includes a 50-year warranty) were replaced within the past 10 years plus the dual furnace and central AC’s are brand new. As you approach the house from the sidewalk you will admire the large front porch with a swing and the front door with a transom window above. When you walk in, you enter the sitting room – a perfect place to greet your guests. To the left of the sitting room is the front living room with custom built in bookcases. From here, enter the formal dining room with a bump out wall, large windows, and the original swinging door to the butler’s pantry. The butler’s pantry has ample storage space as well as the original cabinet hardware. The newly renovated kitchen is simple, clean, modern, and beautiful. Light, bright, and spacious is a great way to describe it. It includes everything from a farmhouse sink and quartz countertops to custom trim work and updated appliances. Through the kitchen is the rear living room where you can enjoy the warmth from the wood burning stove. This space can be used as an informal living room, an office, or a kid’s play or study room. The French door leads to a new rear deck that overlooks a fenced in, two-tiered backyard. Heading back through the kitchen, through the center hall, a half bath is tastefully tucked beneath the staircase that leads upstairs. As you walk up to the second floor, you will be bathed in the natural light from the window on the mid-floor landing. The second floor consists of 4 large bedrooms, newly refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted walls, and 2 newly renovated full bathrooms. On the third floor you will enjoy an additional 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and some of the history of the original home. I am referring to the bedroom which contains the mechanics for the original elevator/dumbwaiter. Although the space that once housed the elevator has been turned into closets, they could be turned back into a working elevator in no time. The princess bedroom found on the 3rd floor has its own full bath with an original clawfoot tub. The final bedroom is also large and has new carpet and paint. Heading out back, the rear deck is a perfect place for barbequing and entertaining as well as peaceful place to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view of the private and shaded rear yard. Looking for parking spaces? Maybe an extra storage area? Or a safe place to park your vehicles? The long driveway leads to a large 2-car garage (a rare find in this area) with a newly installed garage door and opener. Some additional highlights include a dual-unit HVAC system, a new hot water heater, hardwood flooring throughout, expertly detailed trim and crown molding, updated fixtures, and recessed lighting. In summary, this home is in the highly ranked Jenkintown School District, which boasts a smaller teacher to student ratios than most, and comes with a small, hometown feel. It is also just 0.4 miles (less than a ten-minute walk) to the Jenkintown Train Station. Hurry and schedule your showing now. This one will not last long!