400 W Mount Carmel Ave, Glenside, PA 19038

Serenely nestled in Glenside amidst tall trees & gardens sits a stately circa 1893 Victorian 3 story twin home renovated & tastefully improved w/upgrades & amenities appealing to an "olde" home enthusiast desiring a melding of long standing tradition with modern improvements & comfort. Attention to detail is clearly displayed throughout the impeccably crafted original residence & newly appointed renovations. Timeless features include; cased entries, classic hardware, millwork, baseboards, moldings, palladium windows, exposed pegged hardwood floors, plaster walls, custom and traditional cabinetry and built-ins! Time honored charm & character are embraced by enclosed front porch/solarium and the striking cupola weather vane. At first approach we are keenly aware this home is well maintained and is your stepping stone into a bygone era filled with tradition. entering the home we start in the 18 x 16 solarium bragging a 27' cathedral ceiling with skylight, 13 brand new tall casement windows, 5 striking original palladium windows, and an atrium entrance door to the foyer. Passing through the front door we are greeted by the customary welcoming foyer guiding you to the stunning formal parlor style living room presenting a high ceiling and wide plank pegged hardwood wood flooring creating a warm & inviting feel to the conversations spoken here. The wide plank pegged floor escorts you to the handsome dining room drenched in natural light cascading thru the long tall sparkling replacement windows & enhanced by soffit lights. Open to the Kitchen the dining room awaits a large gathering for a sumptuous feast or a timely get-together for any occasion. Being adjacent the kitchen, the combination of these rooms emulates a modern Great room. The rooms are bathed in natural light as it streams thru the glass panes of the replacement windows while projecting a panoramic overview of the deep rear yard thus promoting an atmosphere of relaxation & enjoyment. Focal point of the room is the decorator colors of the shaker style cabinetry complimented by the wide plank flooring, white subway tile look of the backsplash & speckled granite counters which include a breakfast bar overhang on the peninsula island separating yet still including the access to the dining room. The sizeable eat-in kitchen was designed offering the chef of the home state of the art features top of the line Fridgidare appliances including microwave range hood, double door refrigerator with water line, a 6 burner (center griddle), dishwasher, recessed sink w/disposal & plenty of Shaker cabinets & granite counters to prepare and serve the meals. Conveniently located just off the kitchen is the 6' by 5' Laundry/mud room with stacking washer & dryer & planked flooring plus a new powder room with ceramic tiled floor. Ascending the stairs to sleeping levels on the 3rd floor we find a spacious bedroom presenting a dressing room w/huge walk-in closet & the NEW Primary Bedroom with a NEW ensuite ceramic tiled bath neatly tucked behind a pocket door. Additionally on second floor there are 2 peaceful, quiet bedrooms each w/generous walk-in closets plus an attractive tiled hall bath featuring a tub with shower overhead and double sink vanity. The home is cooled by the newly installed 5 zone mini-split wall units for the air conditioning combined with ceiling fans and heated by a gas fired forced warm air heating system. Venturing out via the side entry access door in the mud room to the deep back yard take a seat on your lovely newly installed back patio to partake in the tranquil setting. For the automobile enthusiast, at the back of the yard is the enormous detached 2 bay garage boasting NEW Roof & 2 new electrical systems: 110 amp & 3 phase commercial electric. A vast unfinished finished basement provides plenty of space for the utility/mechanicals (NOTE: a new gas fired hot water heater 2021) & your storage needs and still room to create your own personal space.