817 Rowland Ave, Cheltenham, PA 19012

817 Rowland Avenue is a beautiful blend of yesterday and today: The former Rowland Estate, this property is a classic home with a rich historic background and all the modern conveniences expected today, including central air. Situated on .38 acres in Cheltenham Township, the original18th century foundation was redefined in the 1920s with architectural details that include a Georgian fireplace and dramatic columns that welcome you into an open floor plan. Boasting dramatic 11 footceilings, oak hardwood floors, and 6 foot windows with deep sills where light pours in, this home is a must-see! This exceptional home combines old-world charm with 21st century living. Entertain your guests in the extra large dining room or at the island that faces the newly renovated kitchen complete with an Italian 5-burner Bertazzoni range and gorgeous granite countertops. Snuggle up by the cast ironwood stove in the living room on a chilly winter evening or bask in the light of the window-lined sunporch that includes an antique coal stove converted into a gas fireplace. The second floor includes the master bedroom as well as two additional bedrooms. All rooms arelarge and light-filed, have new hardwood floors, and new modern ceiling fans. The master has two spacious French door closets with custom built-in shelving and a comfortable sitting area. The stunning hall bathroom was just updated in 2018 with radiant heat and an expansive walk-in shower with a large window that overlooks the treetop greenery and the expanse of sky outdoors without taking away your privacy. The third floor is truly a 'wish-list' opportunity for your very own home office, gym, creative ormeditation space. It has deep dormer windows, tons of character, and unlimited possibilities. This level conveniently has another full bathroom and a walk-in cedar closet for winter wardrobe storage. Extraordinary features await in the outdoor living space which is a gardeners delight with perennials and native plants throughout. The current owners of the property have cultivated a love for all things horticultural by adding a lovely side patio with color from planters and flowers. The gardens have been painstakingly kept and include redbud, crepe myrtle, sour cherry, weeping and curly willows,and dramatic hemlocks and holly trees adorned with winter berries. The back door leads to a second patio adorned by an arbor of wisteria and ample privacy. The full basement is dry, equippedwith a French drain and sump pumps, and can be easily accessed from outside through Bilco basement doors. It is the perfect space for woodworking and other projects and has been a dedicated workshop/tool shop/workspace since Thomas Rowland lived in this home starting in about 1850. Offering easy access to major hospitals/ medical centers, universities, cultural centers, restaurants, gyms, the best in private and public schools, libraries, and access to public transportation (rail and bus), with Cheltenham Train Station within easy walking distance, this amazing home makes it easy for you to ~Choose Cheltenham!~ This historically significant property is part of a walkable neighborhood with the Cheltenham Center for the Arts and Tookany Creek Park less than a mile away. If you are seeking a one-of-a-kind home in a unique and diverse community, please don't miss out on this amazing find. You will be delighted! 2019-10-02