Welcome to one of the most charming and distinctive homes in Glenside. Totally different from the other homes in the neighborhood, the full front porch has three walls of top to bottom windows and is heated. Just walking by it makes you want to grab a book and curl up in one of the wicker chairs and while away an afternoon.
Taking a quick glance from the front, most people believe that this is a cozy little Bungalow, but once they enter the living room and look down the hall they are amazed at how deep and large the home is. Once you walk into the living room you are a captive of the homes' charm. This is the room you sip your tea in front of a roaring fire with snow falling outside. Off to the left is the large dining room which can be closed off with original pocket doors and with space to feed a generations of family. The home is literally bathed in light from regular, stained and leaded glass windows.
From the dining room, through the swinging door, is the full butler's pantry which boasts the original cabinetry and a huge closet. Just steps away, you are in the large eat-in kitchen that has many cabinets, drawers and prep spaces.
Behind the kitchen is the mud room and exit to the large cedar deck that overlooks the full deep yard and 2 car garage
The living quarters of the first floor are closed off from the living and dining rooms by a spectacular oversized solid wood door leading to a long hallway with access to a full bath and three bedrooms, one of which has its own private bath, as well as another door into the kitchen and the staircase leading to the huge second floor.
Upstairs is a spacious living area, a very large combination bedroom / sitting area, a small bedroom / office, a cedar closet, large walk -in closet, and another full bath . Again light is abundant from the windows and 5 large skylights.
The basement is large, dry and provides loads of storage. Many years ago one of the owners built a lovely in-law suite. The present owners have always kept this space for visiting family and friends.
The backyard is level and large, one of the largest lots in the neighborhood.
This neighborhood is famous for towering oak and tulip poplar trees planted at the turn of the century. In 2012, during Superstorm Sandy several trees fell and caused damage to the house and garage. The owners had the house and garage faithfully rebuilt to the original high standard spending $200,000. in the process. So this buyer will be benefitting from new wiring, plumbing, plastering, and windows, as well as a new cedar deck and entirely new roof.
The convenience of the train, bus, Keswick Village, restaurants, schools, shopping makes this little slice of heaven a real Mayberry RFD!