Character abounds in this classic, charming 2 story, 4 bedroom home perfectly situated on tree-lined Glen Rd, one of the most beautiful and coveted neighborhoods in Elkins Park.
As you enter the home from the covered front porch, you will immediately know you are at home. To the right you will be greeted with a bright comfortably-sized living room featuring handsome hardwood floors and a gas fireplace surrounded by decorative built-in shelving . A cozy den is found off the living room with tiled floors, powder room, a closet and sliding glass doors that open to a large deck and picturesque park-like rear yard. Outside enjoy the backdrop of trees, mature plantings, grassy areas and a small creek at the rear of the yard. The deck offers the perfect oasis for morning coffee, late day cocktails, entertaining, or dining al fresco.
Back inside, the kitchen is a cook’s delight featuring an abundance of cabinetry, ample granite counter space, high-end stainless steel appliances, a moveable butcher block island, beautiful random plank hardwood floors and an office nook. The formal dining room with chair rail and beadboard is directly off the kitchen which makes hosting family and friends easy. Rounding out the first floor is an entryway coat closet. Upstairs on the second floor is the primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a huge walk-in closet with custom built-in organizers and 2 additional closets. On this floor you will also find 3 additional ample-sized bedrooms, all with generous closets and ceiling fans, a full hallway bathroom and linen closet. Currently one bedroom is being used as an office. This bedroom has its own private bathroom.
The large finished basement includes family room, laundry, storage and workshop area with a door to the outside. A one-car garage and a wide, 4 car driveway provides plenty of space for your cars and guests. Recently updated 200 amp panel and upgraded generator outlet in the garage with the possibility to power the whole house in an outage. Newer replacement windows, heater, A/C with electronic filter system and hot water heater. LED lighting throughout the home. Timers turn on the outdoor lighting for evening illumination. Additional storage in backyard shed. A short drive to Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. This home is ideally located close to the Jenkintown and Elkins Park train station with a short drive to Center City. Come and enjoy this happy, move-in ready home and everything Elkins Park has to offer.