This gorgeous Overbrook Farms grand home has been well maintained and cherished for the last several decades by the same family. Rarely do homes like this become available in this historic area that have this quality of craftsmanship and care maintained to date. Built in 1925 and still features so much charm and elegant character rarely used in today's construction. As you walk up the front walkway you will be impressed by the grace the home exudes. The front entry has a Cape Cod styled glass enclosure, traditional for shaking off any weather before entering the home. Pass through the oversized original wood door and be greeted by the stunning hardwood floors throughout with the decorative double black walnut inlay . The impressive center hall offers the classic style of formal living room to the right with a fireplace, a private den with built-ins and another cozy fireplace. There are french doors that lead to the large sun porch or possible game room with outside entrance to the private driveway. Turn to the left from the front entrance to enter the formal dining room with bowed windows and ample natural light. Proceed through to a pantry room that also contains the convenient first floor laundry and back staircase to the second floor. From the front entry you can walk straight back with a half bath off to the side tucked under the stairs a breakfast room and the traditional kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gas cooking. All with a combination of modern touches and original charm. The back door has mudroom space before you exit out to the oversized private and fenced in back yard. The detached two car garage, along with the long private driveway offers off street secure parking for numerous cars for your personal and entertaining needs. Back inside you climb the main or back staircase to find wide hallways that lead to four generously sized bedrooms and two full hall baths. Have you ever imagined having the ample space that you could incorporate your desire for an amazing primary ensuite without sacrificing space needs? This home provides you with opportunity and options to have it all! There is also a full third floor with three large bedrooms and a full hall bath. This home will never lack for storage options or provide your with space for todays' ever changing flex work/home life schedules. The full and dry basement additionally has outside access as well. With the historical desire to live in the Overbrook Farms neighborhood and the proximity to all the best features that the Urban yet Suburban location offers, you will want to make this classic and well maintained home your own.
PAPH2373870
Single Family, Single Family-Detached, Colonial
7
PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA
3 Full/1 Half
1925
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0.31
Acres
Gas Water Heater, Public Water Service
Mason
Public Sewer
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