1417 Scrope Rd, Rydal, PA 19046

Exquisite 2 story stone colonial located on .97 acres on one of Rydal’s most coveted streets. From the curb appeal to the gorgeous grounds with mature specimen trees and plantings, this stately home will delight you! The front flagstone walk takes you to an entry foyer with coat closet, formal living room with gas fireplace and built-in bookshelves to the right of the fireplace. The formal dining room and living room lead to a beautiful large family room addition across the back of the house with random width pegged flooring, a gas fireplace and wall of Andersen windows overlooking the back yard and pool area. The large, updated kitchen is magnificent with a vaulted ceiling, huge island with sink and steamer, ash flooring, farm sink, disposal, 2 warming drawers, 2 cooling drawers, microwave, Bosh dishwasher, Wolf range, corner gas fireplace, Premier Subzero refrigerator with 2 cooling drawers, wine cooler and plenty of cabinets, a pantry, utility closet and lovely eating area in front of floor-to-ceiling Andersen windows. A side kitchen door leads to a flagstone patio. There is a den with built-in bookshelves, a wood burning fireplace and a full bath with stall shower leading to the 1st floor primary bedroom addition which includes a large bedroom with an electric wall fireplace, granite countertop with sink and small refrigerator, unique full bath with double size stall shower, large vanity with 2 sinks, toilet and bidet. An interior staircase leads down to a large room used as a closet. An exterior door leads to a private side flagstone patio with exterior fireplace. French doors open to a deck that leads down to the in-ground pool. The second floor features a second primary bedroom suite that includes a spacious bedroom, 3 closets and large primary bath across the back of the house with plenty of built-ins, a closet, jetted tub, stall shower, toilet and vanity with 2 sinks. There is a 3rd bedroom with closet, 4th bedroom with 2 closets and an updated hall bath with jetted tub. A hall linen closet and 2nd hall closet complete this floor. The basement features a finished room with large bookshelf and 2nd lower bookshelf, a powder room, utility room, laundry room, wine closet and separate room the seller used as a large closet plus cedar closet. A staircase leads up to the 1st floor primary bedroom. If you are in need of an au pair or in-law suite, there is a charming custom-built pool house with covered patio, side porch, living room/dining area, kitchenette with dishwasher, refrigerator and sink, plus ceramic tile bathroom with stall shower and a bedroom with a ceiling fan, closet and stackable washer and dryer. Hardwood flooring is throughout the pool house. There is a full walk-out basement in the pool house with plenty of storage space. The pool house features gas hot air heat and central air. 2 car attached garage plus plenty of parking on the driveway. Located in the Award Winning Abington School District (Rydal Elementary), close to Penn State-Abington Campus and just minutes from Abington-Jefferson Hospital, CHOP Specialty Care Center and Holy Redeemer Hospital, major roadways, restaurants, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, Alverthorpe Park, Pennypack and Lorimer Parks, Abington Library, summer pools and several train stations with easy access to Center City Philadelphia. You would love living in Rydal in Abington Township!