This classic, stately 3 story brick home will fit the needs of what todays most discerning buyers are looking for in their next home. Privacy but convenience of location. The property is situated on a 2.4-acre tree-lined lot at the end of a long driveway. A desirable find in Whitpain township because, while private, it is convenient to Routes 202 and 73, the Septa Regional Rail Line and shopping and dining venues in Downtown Ambler, Blue Bell and Lower Gwynedd. Located in award winning Wissahickon School District and a few minutes from Montgomery County Community College, the location is also close to the Wissahickon Watershed and Wentz Run Park offering a plethora of outdoor activities. A large family gathering place. At the heart of the house is a wonderfully bright and well-appointed kitchen. Anyone who loves to cook or entertain will appreciate the custom cabinets, granite counter tops, 5-burner gas cook top, double wall ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator, island with counter seating and stunning gas fireplace. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee, afternoon tea or evening meal in the sun-drenched breakfast room surrounded by windows and with two doors opening to the landscaped back yard and paver patio. Or sit by the fireplace and watch TV or listen to music in the warm and inviting family room. These three rooms flow seamlessly into each other and offer a great space for entertaining family and friends. A place to retreat at the end of the day. The main bedroom on the second floor offers a suite of rooms to do just that. Beginning with the bedroom which features windows overlooking the back yard, an additional gas fireplace and a spacious bath with a luxurious spa tub, frameless glass walk-in shower, two custom vanities and a dressing table. Through the bedroom is a sitting room which is a great space for an office, artist studio or craft room. And finally, a large bonus room with built-in cabinets. There is no lack of storage in this suite of rooms with 2 walk-in closets, 2 additional clothes closets, a linen closet and a room under the eaves providing even more storage in a convenient cache. Private nooks for each family member. On the second floor there are also two large bedrooms, one is currently being used as a home office, and an updated hall bathroom. Head on up to the third floor for even more privacy where there are two additional bedrooms and another full bath. The finished basement adds another 1000 sq ft of living space as well as extra storage with access to the outside through bilko doors. A serene setting. There are two outdoor patios connected by a walkway and offer space to enjoy the beauty of nature and the lovely landscaped lot. The views from every window inside the house are similarly inspiring. Need even more space. This home also has a large foyer with staircase to the second and third floor landings, an elegant living room with two long front windows and a door leading to the side covered patio, a formal dining room with hardwood floors, crown molding and chair rail. There is also a convenient side entrance to a second foyer leading to a powder room, laundry room and access to the garage. This home has been lovingly maintained and updated through the years by its original owners and has always been the gathering place for their family and friends to celebrate holidays and special occasions. Make an appointment to tour this special custom-built house to see if it is the one for you.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
2.24 acresLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bonnie Mullin• Vanguard Realty Associates
•215-542-8381 (broker)
•sampaone@vanguardrealtyassociates.com (broker)
Bought with Leanor Judge• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.