Colonial

Come make family memories in this charming, traditional Center Hall Colonial with many of its original craftsmen-built details preserved which cannot be replicated today. This 4-5BR/3.2 bath "charmer" is tucked away in one of the friendliest Penn Valley neighborhoods and was totally custom redesigned and expanded about 20 yrs ago -- almost doubling its size -- with many "timely" amenities that are still on today's buyer wish list ... including Open Kitchen, Breakfast Room and Family Room area; 1st floor Office, Pantry, Laundry Room, separate Wet Bar area, and an extra large Dining Room adaptable for those special holiday celebrations and all of which create a great flow; 2nd floor MBR Suite expanded, and newly constructed (at that time) 3rd floor w/2 BRs and Bath. This lovely home offers both a feel of being totally residential yet walkable to the town of Narberth and everything it has to offer. Enter the inviting Center Hall with Living Room to the Right which includes beautifully detailed crown molding, custom bookcases, wood burning Fireplace and beautiful Bay Window with a Home Office tucked off to the right. Continue thru Wet Bar area, into spacious Open Area consisting of FR with 12-foot vaulted ceiling, Breakfast Room and Kitchen also with 12' vaulted ceiling, granite counter tops, SS appliances and Writing Desk -- This heart of the home is perfect for family time too, with kids doing homework at the open Breakfast Room table chatting as you prepare meals -- all overlooking the verdant, abundant backyard. Continue circling and you will come to the Pantry with all its original charm, Laundry off to the right and Entrance in from 2-Garage. Continue into the "oversized" DR with crown molding and custom built-ins assuring plenty of storage for all those precious China and crystal hand-me-downs, plus Bay Window, then continuing effortlessly back to front entry. Off Family Room is Entry to flagstone patio and large backyard -- this 1/2-acre flat lot is large enough for pool with room left over for play and entertaining. The Powder Room, Coat Closet and entry to finished basement with plenty of room for gym equipment and game tables off Center Hall complete the floor. There are Deep Window Sills and H/W flooring throughout. Off to the right on the 2nd floor is the commodious MBR Suite which includes Dressing area, large Master bath w/sunken Jacuzzi tub, PLUS additional 1/2 bath for additional privacy.. The 2nd Bedroom has a cozy nook and the 3rd room makes a great secondary FR or whatever tickles your fancy!. (The 3rd floor is accessed thru the stairway located therein.) There is a Hall Bath servicing the secondary bedrooms. The 3rd Floor consists of 2 Bedrooms -- great for those pre-teens or teenagers who want their private space. Each BR consists of lots of nooks and crannies for imaginative design options. Bedrooms share a open airy hall space between the rooms and the Hall Bath. Located in the award-winning Lower Merion School District in the highly sought high school choice catchment PLUS the comforts of suburban living with outstanding walkability to downtown Narberth, R5 train SEPTA bus routes and numerous other conveniences ... Run, don't walk, to experience this new listing and make it your own!!!