1109 Melrose Ave, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Welcome to 1109 Melrose Avenue! In the heart of Melrose Park this stately center hall colonial boasts 7 bedrooms , 3 full baths and a powder room on the first floor. This grand home features beautiful landscaping from front to back and is loaded with original architectural details such as coffered ceilings and rounded window sills. Enter through the large front porch. The front door has the unique feature of a center doorknob which makes for a dramatic entrance! Walk into the large foyer with elegant wallpaper. On the right is a formal living room with windows and great natural light. Across the foyer is the den with built-ins perfect for a complete library and a pocket door for additional privacy.. Continue through the foyer to the very elegant dining room with lovely built-ins and a magnificent refinished hard wood floor.(under the first floor carpeting in the home is the same wood flooring you see in the dining room). Don't miss the pocket door in the dining room as well as the chair rail, and beautiful crown molding. The dining room has two sets of French doors which open to a screened redwood-framed back porch. There is also lighting and electric outlets in the porch. A butler's pantry opens into the kitchen, dining room and center hall. There is a large eat in kitchen with ample storage, light and an exit to the back porch. The grand stairwell leads to the second floor landing with a huge window to allow for natural light. Continue to the second floor where there are 4 bedrooms; a Jack and Jill bathroom connects two bed bedrooms. The master bedroom has two spacious closets and is connected to a large bathroom. One closet is 80by 40 with built-ins. The second closet is 90 by 60 with built-ins as deep as 20 and even has a window to provide additional lighting. Continuing your tour to the third floor, you will find 3 bedrooms and 2 large closets, one of which is a cedar closet. There is a full basement with a storm door to the outside and a large laundry room. Sellers utilize a clothes line to hang laundry, There is a large detached garage. The beautiful grounds are spacious enough to allow for gardening while still allowing room for recreational activities. 2021-10-07