This charming French colonial home, situated on one of the most desirable streets in Bala Cynwyd, is just a short walk to Cynwyd Park, R6 Cynwyd Train, Cynwyd Tennis Club, Heritage Trail & the Bala Avenue Shops, Restaurants & Movie Theater. Built in 1900 +/-, with construction of Stucco over Stone & with a slate roof, a brick walkway leads to the front door & into a spacious center hall with coat closet & an arched door to the guest powder room. French doors open from the center hall to the bright & spacious living room with wall of built-in cabinetry, fireplace & glass doors to the rear slate terrace. The cozy den is accessed from the living room & wired for surround sound. The formal dining room is entered from the center hall through French doors & offers access to a covered side porch & entrance to the state-of-the -art kitchen with all the bells & whistles. Top of the line cabinetry, gorgeous granite counters, hardwood floors, glass tile backsplashes, double sub-zero refrigerators, including wine refrigerator, stainless appliances, built-in microwave & a cook's dream...an Aga 4 oven "cooker"! New kitchen windows & door to the rear yard. From the center hall a beautiful, open staircase with large Palladian window leads to the 2nd floor hall, Master suite with hardwood floor & French doors opening to a Juliet balcony overlooking rear gardens & newer marble master bath with stall shower & large porcelain pedestal sink. There are 2 additional bedrooms on this level & a hall bath with tub/shower. A stairway to the 3rd floor features 2 bedrooms, a hall bath with claw foot tub & a large cedar closet.An open stairway from the kitchen to the lower level offers a game/playroom, laundry, plus an unfinished area allowing for ample storage & mechanical systems. The lower level has been fully waterproofed with French drains & sump-pump.The garage has been converted to a 300 +/- sq. ft. studio/office with three large closets, baseboard heat & a wall mounted A/C unit. This could easily be converted back to a garage if desired.The grounds are fenced & feature a built-in double swing, slate patio, brick path & a gas line for BBQ. Both the rear & front yards feature gorgeous, mature & well maintained perennial gardens, shrubs & trees. The plantings were initially established by a noted Philadelphia Horticulturalist & nominated for the "Most Beautiful Garden" in Bala Cynwyd by the Neighborhood Club of Bala Cynwyd. There is low voltage lighting on timers in front & back yards. Move right in to this charming home in a great neighborhood...all this plus sought after Lower Merion Schools! Don't hesitate...it could be too late!
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