2164 Oakdale Ave, Glenside, PA 19038

SOLD IN APRIL 2023. This is the storybook house you’ve been waiting for — a unique home in a perfect location! In this friendly neighborhood, this 1912 Victorian is full of special, one-of-a kind features, adding to its character and function for modern living. This home includes 6 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. It has been meticulously maintained, cared for and updated. Located in Abington Township, known for its highly rated schools and beautiful public parks, you’ll be down the street from the Glenside July 4thParade. Keswick Village, home to the Keswick Theater, with a full line up of musical entertainment, as well as a variety of restaurants. Or take a short walk to the Glenside Train station for a train to various points, including the Philadelphial Airport. As you walk up the stone path, abundant peach roses along added stone walls all look as though they were always part of the landscape. The welcoming wide porch is perfect for you to relax and catch up with neighbors, out walking their dogs. Upon entering the house, past the reclaimed front door, is a large entry with custom built-in storage and a cushioned boot bench. New windows and crown molding were installed throughout the main floor, which boasts beautiful hardwood floors. The living room has a gas insert fireplace with a reclaimed mantle, charming built-in window seats, pocket doors and bhuilt-ins, with a place to hide the television. The light-filled dining room boasts butler’s pantries salvaged from a Mainline estate. The chandelier hangs from an eye-catching section of tin ceiling, rescued from a South Philadelphia warehouse. The bright remodeled kitchen offers looks, personality and plenty of storage! With reclaimed subway tile, a large farm sink, a retro stove and another butler’s pantry, the details all look original to the home. A whimsical powder room and first floor laundry are nearby. Through the French door is a much coveted mudroom, full of hooks and cubbies for outdoor gear. The back porch, great for outdoor meals/ entertaining, overlooks the picturesque backyard gardens. A new staircase and side entry lead to the lower-level, a great space for relaxing, playing games or to watching TV. A workroom and utility room on either side of the finished space. A second floor fully remodeled hall bath is complete with subway tiled shower, a vintage marble-topped vanity, cubby storage for towels and a stained glass window door. There are two bedrooms besides the primary bedroom with its adjacent dressing area and bath. The primary bath fits has a clawfoot tub and another converted dresser-vanity. An enlarged tiled shower was gutted has a reclaimed transom window for added light. The third floor is perfect for more beds, a home office(s), crafting space or a yoga/workout space. The two car paver driveway was installed for off street parking. To complete this look of this picture perfect residence, both the front and backyards were excavated to create a two-tier landscapes with stone walls for more usable outdoor space that is surrounded by colorful landscaping and wood fencing.