1879 Hemlock Cir, Abington, PA 19001

Welcome to this unique Mid-Century contemporary home. Designed by award winning Wolfgang Rapp, engineered by the famous Charles Shoemaker and built by a skilled craftsman with the finest materials. This home is the perfect combination of home and location! Situated on a .73 acre lot in desirable Baederwood section of Abington, close to everything, yet quietly tucked away providing an oasis for the owners. This 4 BR, 3 full + 2 half BA home is not for the buyer who wants a cookie cutter home~yet for a discriminating buyer who wants a home that expresses individuality and uniqueness! With the integration of many large windows and the natural elements of the many finely detailed and warm, welcoming Mahogany wood features, including freshly refinished parquet flooring, Shoji screens and black polished slate, nature becomes one with the home creating a seamless blend of inside and outside spaces. The transition from room to room is smooth making it a wonderful setting for entertaining. The sleek kitchen is a little retro with a new double oven, new dishwasher, cooktop, ceramic tile flooring and a large sliding glass door to a slate patio. A huge Dining Room has a pass through to the kitchen and window seat. The sun drenched Great Room is perfect for family gatherings with its stone, floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace and wall of windows. There is also a Family Room/office in rear that has a balcony overlooking the back yard and creek. The Master Bedroom is a restful retreat with its own bathroom and His/her closets. There is another large bedroom, a full bath in hallway and walk in closet on the main level. An open staircase leads you downstairs to another whole level of living which opens up to the outside areas, including a stone patio surrounded by a peaceful setting. One of the many unique features that sets this home apart from others is the 2nd wood burning fireplace in the finished recreation room which can be enjoyed by many while sitting on the surrounding sunken, graduated steps. Also there are 2 additional bedrooms and 1 full bath and ~ bath. A laundry and utility rooms, cedar closet and ample storage throughout. This home is located in the desirable Abington School District, close to everything. Oversized 2 Car garage. Tax records indicate 2664 sq ft but that's not including the approximated additional 1500 sq ft in the finished walk out basement, which does include the other 2 bedrooms,1 Full bath and 1/2 bath. 2019-05-08