Experience timeless charm in this remarkable 4-bedroom Stone Colonial with over 4100 sq.ft., built in 1800, expanded in 1991 and recently updated, situated on a fabulous fully fenced, picturesque lot providing a panoramic view of the gorgeous grounds featuring a creek and stone bridge. This home exudes character with its cedar shake roof, hardwood floors, wood ceilings with exposed beams, deep windowsills and custom millwork throughout. The entrance foyer features wide-plank hardwood flooring and leads to a renovated room (2023) that could serve as either an Office or Mud Room, with newly tiled floor and included shelving. The 1st of 2 Powder Rooms is renovated (2023) with a new vanity with marble sink. The heart of the home is found in the incredibly spacious combined Living & Dining Rooms, with the 1st of 4 wood-burning fireplaces. A Pottery Barn wall unit, and a fabulous, seagrass rug spanning the entire space, are included. 2 separate doors provide access to the expansive rear brick Patio & grounds, providing an amazing space for entertaining or private enjoyment. Hidden behind the paneled walls of the Living Room, you will find a 2nd Powder Room, plus a Laundry Room w/included washer dryer & sink, & the Utility Room w/new Well-McLain gas furnace (2023), new gas hot water heater (2023) and a crawl space w/ included shelving. The discerning chef will love the updated kitchen providing a perfect blend of contemporary functionality & classic charm. The kitchen offers a furniture-style center island w/granite counter, perimeter w/solid surface counters, new Zellige tiled backsplash, new Ilve gas range with 5 gas burners & new hood, stainless Bosch dishwasher, Sub-zero refrigerator, decorative glass cabinets and sink w/new fixtures, new garbage disposal & water filtration system. Enjoy meals in the most charming Breakfast Room with stone fireplace whose large opening is reminiscent of a time when meals were cooked in the fireplace. The luxurious Primary Suite has been completely reconfigured (2022) & includes space for a King-size Bed along with a large Sitting Area adjacent to the 3rd fireplace. A pocket door leads to the newly configured, professionally organized walk-in closet. The exciting Primary Full Bath, renovated in 2024, offers a new vanity with marble counter & double porcelain sinks, new stall shower with tiled surround & rain-head shower head, new built-in medicine cabinets, original claw-foot tub w/new faucets & linen closet. Bedrooms 2 & 3, both w/dormer ceilings, share the renovated Full Hall Bath (2022) w/tiled floor, new vanity w/marble counter & porcelain sink, new toilet, soaking tub w/new subway-tiled surround & shower & linen closet. A door from this room leads to a very large walk-in attic, perfect for storage and possible future finished space. The 4th Bedroom, with 4th fireplace and closet, is accessed from a stairway in the Breakfast Room & also has its own private entrance on the same level as the driveway, creating the perfect In-Law/Guest Suite or Home Office. A hallway with closets leads to a Full Bath w/tiled floor, stall shower w/tiled surround & built-in cabinets. Another set of stairs leads to the 3rd floor featuring a cozy Den/Office/Playroom, w/dormer ceiling & built-in shelving. 2 sets of doors from the Living/Dining Room open to the brick terrace spanning the width of the house, with 2 sets of included wrought-iron tables, chairs & umbrellas, offering a serene backdrop for outdoor living including views of continually blooming trees, shrubs & perennials. The fence includes a gate providing access to the creek, located on the other side of the fence. This ideal location, within highly rated Abington School District, is walkable to the train station plus close to Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Target, & the Pennypack Trail. Newly connected to public sewer in 2021. Don’t miss this special home offering a slice of history with its harmonious blend of 19th century charm & 21st century comfort.
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