Welcome to 1045 Montgomery Ave, where you’ll enjoy comfortable, elegant family living in a premier Penn Valley neighborhood. This special home offers a harmonious blend of old and new, with some wonderful preserved original features from the 1940s and many modern upgrades tailored to today’s discerning buyer. The classic historic Main Line colonial sits on nearly half an acre of lush private grounds brimming with trees and shrubbery, with expansive level side and rear lawn areas for the kids and pets to play. Lounge outdoors with guests and loved ones on the covered porch and patio, perfect for coffee, cocktails, reading and conversation.

Beautiful interiors boast over 2,300 square feet of charm, light and luxury, with an additional almost 700 square feet in the newly finished lower level. The warm, gracious ambiance is enhanced by rich wood floors, tasteful millwork, crown moldings, high ceilings, and an inviting fireplace. Also setting this gem apart is the thoughtful layout and functionality of space which accommodates relaxed living and easy hosting, with a great flow from the living room to the dining room, granite/stainless steel kitchen, and family room.

Sleeping quarters are spacious and serene, highlighted by a generously-sized master suite with a private bath on the main level and a 2nd original master suite on the upper floor. Both have plenty of room to accommodate a remote office area. The primary owner’s suite is king-sized and divine with a desk area, custom California closets, and French doors leading outside. With 4 bedrooms in total, there are many possibilities to meet your family’s needs. And then there’s the bone-dry basement, an ideal hideaway for all ages with a media/sitting area, exercise room, laundry room and bath.

Your favorite aspect however might just be the location, just a 10-minute walk to the train and a quick 20 minute ride to Center City Philadelphia. Suburban Square shopping is close by as well, as are top-rated Lower Merion Schools like Penn Valley Elementary and Welsh Valley Middle. Another great bonus: 1045 Montgomery Ave is additionally one of the few houses situated in the high school “choice” zone.