420 N Swarthmore Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

This classic Swarthmore colonial offers all the charm of an English cottage, with the unique contemporary design and special focus on comfortable modern living bestowed on each coveted restoration by noted local builder RS Lee Construction. Curving stone walls lead to the house, which is tucked away from the street and set sideways on its lot to allow lush green views from every room. From the copper skirt roofing and custom copper shutters, to the glass vestibule, and charming two-car garage with loft, you’ll feel you are entering a fairytale the moment you arrive. Enter the vestibule and step into the living room for a taste of the brand-new hardwood floors and soft neutral colors found throughout most of the house. The stone wood-burning fireplace is flanked by glass doors leading out to the spacious family room, which offers bright views through nine windows and a glass door to the elegant rear patio. A sunny space for reading, working, or relaxing and watching the changing seasons, the family room is sure to be everyone’s favorite spot. On the other side of the living room, the dining room and kitchen have been opened completely to create a luxurious space for cooking and entertaining. The dining area boasts a full wall of granite-topped wood buffet cabinets, perfect for serving as well as ample storage for china, flatware and more. The kitchen area offers snowy white cabinets, topped in granite, with a striking herringbone marble tile backsplash. Stainless steel appliances, including an induction cooktop with hood and wall oven and microwave, add function to form. A classic double window view may be found over the undermounted oversized stainless-steel sink. One doorway from the kitchen leads to the basement and a second glass vestibule that spills out onto the patio. Another leads to a laundry room with utility sink and ample storage cabinets, as well as a mudroom nook with a door to the yard, and a charming powder room with a vessel sink, all accessed via pocket doors. Upstairs, the primary bedroom boasts peaceful views and a large custom designed closet, as well as a beautifully appointed primary en suite bath with a slate tile floor, huge glass door stall shower with nature-inspired tile surround, and a furniture-style, marble-topped vanity with double sinks. The full hall bath was also fully renovated, and features a tub/shower combination with subway tile surround. Two additional bedrooms, each with pretty views from three windows, and a large closet with organizer, complete the second floor. The finished basement includes the fourth bedroom, a full bath with stall shower and pedestal sink, and a flexible space that could be used as a home office, rec room or den. Outside, a gorgeous slate patio stretches the full length of the house. One side is sheltered by mature evergreens, the other by a picturesque brick and stone wall. A hard-plumbed gas grill allows this sumptuous space to be a second kitchen and dining room during the warmer months. Let the parties spill out from the family room across the patio and back into the kitchen again. Or keep this magical space all to yourself as you curl up with a cup of tea to watch the fireflies at night. A brand-new HVAC system throughout the main house, and a mini-split system for the lower level, will keep the house comfortable no matter the time of year. Double insulated replacement windows allow efficiency and ease of use for days when nothing but fresh breezes will do. Follow the sidewalk just a few blocks to get to Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School and the Swarthmore Swim Club. Or explore Swarthmore College campus on the way down to the village downtown shopping and train station. Just half an hour from downtown Philadelphia by train or car, and twenty minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport by car, this beautifully restored home offers a peaceful escape that is perfectly convenient to everything the area has to offer.