LINDA MCKINNON

Description

This is the one you have been waiting for! Back on the market due to a change in personal circumstances for the first buyer and not due to inspections or any other contingencies. This stunning and stately West Mount Airy single with beautifully landscaped backyard in a totally dreamy location across the street from Carpenters' Woods! Experience timeless elegance in this distinguished 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home occupying nearly half an acre of beautifully landscaped yard and gardens. A long driveway welcome you home and leads up to a detached 2-car garage with additional driveway parking. The front door opens into a foyer with a grand turned staircase, flanked by an elegant living room to one side, and formal dining room to the other, both adorned with original millwork and stained glass bay windows. The living room has beamed ceilings, built-in bookshelf and wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Adjacent, a versatile bonus room complete with its own private entrance is an ideal for a home office. The dining room is a gracious space that opens into the kitchen, featuring Viking stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, double ovens, and a central island. This opens onto a sun-drenched, all-purpose family room with skylight, an idyllic spot to enjoy a meal, or just hang out as a family, with direct access to the stunning bluestone patio, professionally designed and landscaped gardens with irrigation system, and the huge flat yard. Upstairs, the primary suite features two spacious walk-in closets (one cedar-lined) and en suite bathroom with Art Deco double sink vanity, separate toilet area and a shower/tub combo. Two additional spacious bedrooms occupy this floor with a full Jack and Jill bathroom. The third floor offers 2 additional bedrooms both with built-ins, and a fully renovated hallway bath. The basement is home to laundry and plenty of storage space, and with its high ceilings, it could be finished by the next owner. Located just a few blocks from Weavers Way Co-op, High Point Cafe and the rest of Mt. Airy Village, with the trails of the Wissahickon and the Allens Lane playground and tennis courts all within a few blocks. Just a few minutes by car to the shops and amenities of Chestnut Hill, this location simply cannot be beat. Quiet and serene setting in the wonderful community that makes West Mount Airy one of the city's most popular neighborhoods. Come and see for yourself!

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