MARLA SCHECHTER

Description

(pls note, there is more to add to this description; coming soon!) Welcome to 1220 Edmonds Ave. in Drexel Hill! This lovingly cared for and expertly improved Center Hall Colonial is a true gem, with more-than-the-usual amount of flexibility within its walls. With classic charm and modern upgrades, this home is ideal for multigenerational living, entertainers, or anyone who appreciates generous space inside and out! As you read the description, peruse the photos, and glean more details, we’re confident you’ll want to book your tour straight away! At 3058 sq. ft. (not including the 630 sq. ft. finished basement), this stone-built home boasts 2 kitchens, 4 bedrooms (2 of which are en suites), 5 bathrooms in all, a living room, dining room, screened in porch, a den (or family room), a large finished basement, a large, walk-up attic, a fabulous pavers patio in the rear (which extends to various entrances), tasteful gardens, and a Rick’s shed to boot! This home features hardwood floors, double-paned windows with 13” shelves, and large windows. It has central-air, natural gas heating, a wood fireplace, crown molding, wainscoting, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and lots of closet and storage space throughout! Major renovations were completed in 2019, including a beautiful new kitchen, a fabulous finished basement, and more. With loads of curb appeal, this perfectly sized front yard greets you with a winding sidewalk, a circular rock garden, quaint trees, bushes, and a flowerbed that spans the front of the home. The private driveway parks 5 cars, with 2 fitting comfortably on the pad in the rear, with easy access to back door. The newer portico and just-painted sturdy door provides a lovely entranceway into the home. To the left is the large inviting Living Room, which has a truly gorgeous set of built-in shelves and cabinets (14’ wide)! The 3 large front windows offer a nice view and let in a lot of morning light. The wood fireplace and mantle round out this lovely room! The French door takes you to the charming screened in porch. Trimmed with wainscoting on the ceiling and the bottom of the enclosure, this lovely porch is very sturdy and almost all screen - you will spend a lot of time here! The Dining Room is welcoming with 3 fabulous shelf windows, original hardwood, a chair rail, top and bottom molding, and an exquisite chandelier!Into the new and improved kitchen - total renovation completed in 2019 - featuring two-toned crowned cabinets, granite countertops - and granite window sills! New hardwood flooring, subway tile, new appliances, wainscoting on the large wall, recessed lighting, and a gorgeous fruits and vegetables tile mosaic above the stove. Another fabulous feature of this kitchen is the sitting area in the corner, with café table, large windows, and the perfect light fixture! The walk-in pantry is a huge plus and it must be said: You won’t be wont for cabinet space here! A door in the kitchen leads down to the fabulous finished basement, also fully renovated in 2019. It’s a large space, at 640 sq. ft! Features: laminate flooring, recessed lighting, a mini-split AC unit, 2 large double closets providing ample storage, another closet houses the washer and dryer, and another houses the mechanicals. The rear of the home features the pavers patio with retaining wall, a beautiful wall of privacy bushes, slate walkways between mulched flowerbeds, and an 8’x10’ Rick’s shed at the back of the driveway. 1220 Edmonds Ave. is truly a unique home! It offers many options when considering the layout. Whether you have a large, multi-generational family, many hobbies, or love entertaining indoors and outdoors, this home can be configured however you like to make it work for you! Come take a look soon - it won’t be on the market for long!

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