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57 Tennis Avenue, Ambler
True to its Craftsman style, 57 Tennis Avenue boasts wonderful architectural details, including a swoon worthy front porch, lovely woodwork and moldings, character rich curvatures and angles, and original hardwood flooring. You will find natural materials throughout, including stone, brick, and wood, and an abundance of windows, allowing for fantastic natural light. Before you set foot in the house, you will fall in love with the charm of this bungalow. The front porch spans the entire front of the home and is accented by stone and stucco columns and graceful curved openings. This perfect perch at the point offers an ideal spot to sit and watch the world go by, yet feels secluded due to the deep overhanging eaves and thoughtful plantings.
Inside, you are welcomed into a living room which is spacious yet cozy, and offers sight lines into the kitchen and dining room. The living room features a beautiful wood burning fireplace that is flanked by built-in bookshelves with glass doors, and the sweetest little windows above, as well as crown molding.
The original hardwood floors flow from the living room into the dining room, which is also very nicely sized. The dining room features wainscoting, crown molding, sconces, and the most charming window seat.
Beyond the dining room, you will find a very well designed kitchen that offers a great flow. There is ample workspace and storage space, including a pantry and separate hutch/coffee bar.
Through the kitchen you will find a separate den and powder room. A dedicated space for reading and solitary activity is a feature commonly found in Craftsman homes, however, this room could easily be a first floor bedroom, office, yoga space, playroom, you name it.
Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The middle bedroom is very nicely sized and features two closets (one of which is a walk in) and a ceiling fan. The secondary bedrooms offer a surprising amount of closet space and tons of natural light. The roomy hall bathroom has been nicely updated and offers an oversized sink and linen closet. Down below, the basement offers tons of storage space, the laundry area, and outside access.
Outside, you will fall in love with the yard. The fenced front yard offers a great place for play, while being supervised from the porch, and the back yard is a gardeners paradise, with all day sun. There are raised beds that were just installed last year and a sizable shed. The garden beds are located right outside the kitchen door, so it doesn’t get much more farm to table than this! There are lovely plantings that will be waking up in the coming weeks, but the piece de resistance is the magnificent White Oak in the front yard. This wondrous tree is one of the oldest trees (if not the oldest) in Ambler Borough, and rightly so, is part of the historic registry. The driveway is off of Reiffs Mill Road and offers plenty of parking.
The exterior of the home was recently painted along with new decking and ceiling installed on the porch. The heating system was installed in 2019 and the kitchen appliances are all newer (oven and dishwasher in 2020, and fridge in 2018).
57 Tennis is within walking distance to downtown Ambler offering fabulous restaurants and breweries, great shops, a movie theater and playhouse, library, a seasonal farmers market, year-round festivals, and the best grocery store around. Also, access to the Wissahickon Watershed and Green Ribbon Trail is just a few blocks away. If you commute, the train is also within walking distance, and access to 309 and major routes of transportation are minutes away. If that is not enough, this home is located in sought after Wissahickon School District! This is your opportunity to own a wonderful home in a wonderful town, do not delay, as this home will not last!
57 Tennis Ave ~ 3 bedrooms ~ 1.5 baths ~ 1,723 square feet ~ $399,900
408 Artman Road, Ambler
Does this house need some love? Absolutely. Does this house present a fantastic opportunity for a savvy buyer? Absolutely! A single family home in the sought after Haywood Park section of Ambler Borough under $300k does not come along very often, particularly in a market like this.
408 Artman Road offers three bedrooms, one and a half baths, and a ton of potential. For those who seek one floor living, this home offers two bedrooms and a full bathroom on the first floor, and an open living room/dining room combo that is also open to the kitchen. If you are looking to create your own space, look at this as a blank slate with a wide range of possibilities.
On the second floor you will find one bedroom, a large bonus room, great for an office, play area, or studio, and a half bath. The partial basement offers the laundry area and a large, accessible crawl space for storage.
The yard is the perfect size, completely level, and fenced. A oversized, detached one car garage allows room to park a car and then some, as well as, its own covered porch.
Haywood Park is a wonderful neighborhood that is walkable to all that there is to love about Ambler. This house is minutes away from several local parks, the train, fabulous restaurants and breweries, a movie theater and a playhouse, great boutique shopping and personal services, awesome annual festivals, a seasonal farmers’ market, and more! On top of all of that, this home is located within Wissahickon School District, within the bounds of Lower Gwynedd Elementary. This home is a smart move, don’t miss the opportunity!
For more information or a private showing, please contact me, Allison Wolf. 215-704-9888 | [email protected]
408 Artman Road ~ 3 bedrooms ~ 1.5 baths ~ 1,310 square feet ~ $285,000
309 East Butler Avenue, Ambler
309 E. Butler Avenue is a wonderful three story stone home in the heart of Ambler Borough, boasting a fabulous layout and tasteful updates throughout.
As you approach the home, you are greeted by a charming front porch which offers the perfect place to relax and people watch. This porch is THE place to be for the Annual Ambler Holiday Parade. The size allows you to entertain plenty of guests and the elevation offers a birds-eye view of the parade route.
Inside, you will fall in love the abundance of natural light, high ceilings, deep windowsills, and neutral color palate. Entering the home, you will find a spacious living room with recessed lighting and views into both the kitchen and dining room. There is a conveniently located coat closet and tons of windows, including a sweet bump out offering a cozy spot to sit and read, or the perfect place to fill with plants.
The living room opens into the nicely sized dining room which features a gorgeous exposed stone wall, built-in shelving, another widow seat, and recessed lighting. The dining room is completely open to the kitchen, perfect for entertaining.
Get ready to fall in love with this kitchen, as it has everything that you’ve dreamed of. Let’s start with the size, this kitchen is very spacious, offering tons of counter space, an unbelievable amount of storage, including a pantry area, and pull out appliance closet. If you like to cook, you will appreciate the flow and order of the perfect working triangle between the sink, range, and refrigerator. Chef’s will also appreciate the gas cooking and pot filler (I know you’ve always wanted one). You will also love the stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, stainless steel farm style sink with a window above, boasting a deep marble sill, the perfect spot for your indoor herb garden.
Off of the kitchen is a convenient mudroom offering a place to stash coats, shoes, and the like. This space is extremely useful, as it is right off the driveway and likely where you will enter the home each day. Off the mudroom, you will find the powder room/laundry room.
Upstairs, the second floor offers three bright bedrooms and a hall bathroom. The master bedroom is roomy and offers two closets, one of which is a walk-in. The other two bedrooms are also nicely sized and the tastefully done hall bath offers dual vanities and a linen closet.
The third floor presents two lovely bedrooms and another full bathroom. The larger of the two bedrooms is rather sizable and would also make a great lounge area/playroom/office. Due to the roofline, these rooms all feature beautiful angles and darling little nooks.
Down below, the basement is partially finished offering three different spaces. The main room is used for entertainment and can be easily separated from the adjacent room by the large pocket doors. There is also a great space for a home gym and a separate room for storage.
Outside, the rear yard is completely fenced in and boasts a huge paver patio. There is plenty of yard, as well, offering room for play and gardening. The large shed will remain, and if you’re a fan of fresh eggs, the chicken coop can stay, as well. There is a secondary storage shed around the corner and also a corner of raised beds, ideal for veggies and flowers.
Other important details include central air, new roof in 2018, replacement windows, and a huge driveway, allowing for parking of 4+ cars. When entertaining, the parking lot across Butler is very convenient for your guests.
This home is just blocks away from wonderful restaurants and breweries, boutique shops, a movie theater, live playhouse, the library, seasonal farmers market, year-round festivals, and more! That said, you don’t even have to leave your block to have a good time as this is a very tight knit neighborhood, known for the Progressive Halloween Porch Parties and Parade celebrations! If you’d like to lessen your impact on the environment, you could easily live here and hardly ever drive as the train station and bus stop are both within walking distance AND you have an incredible cooperative grocery store two blocks away! In addition to that, this home is located in award winning Wissahickon School District, within the boundaries of Lower Gwynedd Elementary.
This is a fantastic home in an amazing town, don’t miss this opportunity! For more information, or to schedule a private showing, please contact me, Allison Wolf. 215-704-9888 | [email protected]
309 East Butler Ave ~ 5 bedrooms ~ 2.5 baths ~ 1,960 square feet ~ $425,000
314 Docs Court, Ambler
314 Docs Court is a rare find in Ambler Borough. Built in 1987, this home is practically new construction by Ambler standards, and the younger age affords the open floor plan that many are looking for. Not only does this home boast a lovely flow and over 1,900 square feet, it is located on a sidewalk lined cul-de-sac, just a few blocks from downtown Ambler! 314 Docs is updated, in mint condition, and 100% move in ready.
As you pull up, you will notice the spacious driveway offering room for several cars. When the snow melts and the warm weather arrives, you will be pleased to find a perfectly manicured yard with flowing trees and shrubs. The walkway leads to a covered entrance, featuring a nice spot to sit and relax.
Inside, you are welcomed into a foyer featuring beautiful “hardwood style” tile and a coat closet. This stunning tile runs throughout the first floor and is even heated in the foyer, hallway, and kitchen. A welcome treat this time of year! To your right is the formal living room, which is very nicely sized and offers an oversized bay window that brings in tons of natural light. The dining room offers a lovely place for more formal dinners and convenient access to the kitchen.
You will love the huge eat-in kitchen which offers granite countertops, imported Italian tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet space AND a large pantry, the ideal working triangle (between the sink, range, and fridge), and even a window over the sink. There is room for less formal dining in the kitchen, and best of all, this beautiful space opens up into the family room. The connection between these two rooms is so important, as this is always where everyone gathers. It is great to be able to work in the kitchen and have a connection to those lounging in the family room on an average night, let alone when you have guests and are entertaining.
The family room is oversized, offering space for a large sectional, additional seating, and a play area. Light pours in from the sliding glass door, where you will find access to a lovely patio and yard. There is a powder room conveniently located off the family room, as well as, a well designed laundry room. Through the laundry room, you will access to the 1/4 garage. Certainly not room for a car (which is why you can enjoy such a fabulously sized family room), but a great space for a lawnmower, bikes, tools, and the like. The entire first floor boasts crown molding and recessed lighting.
Upstairs, you will find a spacious master suite which offers an ensuite bath, and dual closets. Two additional, nicely sized bedrooms and a roomy hall bath with linen closet round out the second floor. Both bathrooms have been renovated, all you need to bring is your toothbrush.
Down below, the basement is finished and offers great space for entertaining, working out, or maybe watching a game? Going out on a limb, but I think one or two Eagles games may have been watched down here over the years? In addition to the finished room, there is tons of easy to access storage in the crawl space.
The lot is a great size, not too much to take care of, but enough room to offer a wonderful outdoor living space and yard to enjoy. Unfortunately the snow will make it tough to appreciate, but out back there is a large patio providing plenty of space for lounging, dining, and grilling, as well as a lovely yard. The entire back is fenced in, with gates on either side of the house.
314 Docs has been well loved and very well maintained over the years. Important features include newer bathrooms, kitchen updates, new flooring, the roof, siding, shutters, all windows, and exterior doors were replaced in 2018, and the list goes on.
The cul-de-sac location is choice as is the proximity to several local parks, the train, and all that downtown Ambler has to offer including fabulous restaurants and breweries, a movie theater and a playhouse, great boutique shopping and personal services, awesome annual festivals, a seasonal farmers’ market, and more! On top of all of that, this home is located within Wissahickon School District, within the bounds of Lower Gwynedd Elementary.
This home is what you’ve been waiting for, make plans to see it ASAP, as it will not last! For more information or a private showing, please contact me, Allison Wolf. 215-704-9888 | [email protected]
314 Docs Ct ~ 3 bedrooms ~ 2.5 baths ~ 1,929 square feet ~ $460,000
322 Highland Avenue, Ambler
322 Highland Avenue is a charming, turn of the century, Colonial home, located on a sought after Ambler Borough block, across the street from Pickering Field. You will fall in love with the huge front porch, great layout, numerous updates, and abundance of natural light. These fantastic features are complemented by important must haves such as central air conditioning, 1st floor laundry room and bath, a partially finished basement, and fantastic outdoor space.
Upon arrival, you will be smitten with the welcoming front porch. A front porch is a key element to living in the Borough, as it offers not only a place to relax and entertain, but a place to engage with your neighbors, as Ambler is a big walking town. It is also a great place to watch the games at Pickering Field, particularly if you have a little one on the field.
The front door opens into a bright dining room (or living room, depending on how you choose to use the space), offering a wood burning fireplace, flanked by character rich windows and built-in benches, a coat closet, and hardwood flooring that carries into the living room. The living room is spacious yet cozy and boasts great natural light.
The living room leads into a lovely, well designed kitchen. The bright kitchen offers a ton of counter space, including a place for casual meals and conversation, tons of storage (including a pantry area), and a great workflow. You will also find the all important window over the sink, gas cooking, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, and more. Off the kitchen, you will find a conveniently located mudroom which boasts a new washer and dryer (2020), and a great place to store coats, bags, and the like, as well as, access to the rear patio and fenced yard. The first floor also offers a beautiful full bathroom with lovely stone and tile detail, farmhouse style sink, flooring, and door, and a walk-in shower with rain shower head.
Upstairs, the bountiful natural light continues and you will find three nicely sized bedrooms and a hall bathroom. The master bedroom offers two closets and hardwood flooring. The other two bedrooms are carpeted, but there is original hardwood flooring beneath. All three bedrooms offer multiple windows and ceiling fans. The hall bathroom was recently renovated offering tasteful white and natural wood tones. Through the front bedroom you will find a staircase that leads to the finished third floor. This floor offers one large room that currently serves as a home office, but could easily be a workout area, play room, or just additional storage. A mini-split system offers heating and cooling for the third floor, creating its own zone, separate from the rest of the house.
Down below, the basement is accessed from the kitchen and also has a side door for exterior access. The front room is finished offering great additional living space. In the rear, there is a separate unfinished area allowing for plenty of storage.
The outdoor space at 322 is so sweet, you will undoubtedly begin to envision enjoying it in warmer months. There is a travertine patio off of the house, the fenced yard is a perfect size and has a lovely sense of privacy, particularly when the specimen trees and perennial plantings begin to fill in. To top it off, there is a one car detached garage with automatic door and overhead storage.
322 is within walking distance to downtown Ambler offering fabulous restaurants and breweries, great shops, a movie theater and playhouse, library, a seasonal farmers market, year-round festivals, and the best grocery store around. Also, access to the Wissahickon Watershed and Green Ribbon Trail is just a few blocks away. If you commute, the train is also within walking distance, and access to 309 and major routes of transportation are minutes away. If that isn’t enough, this home is located in sought after Wissahickon School District!
This is your opportunity to own a wonderful home in a wonderful town, don’t delay! For more information or to schedule a private showing, please contact me, Allison Wolf. 215-704-9888 | [email protected]
322 Highland Ave ~ 3 bedrooms ~ 2 baths ~ 1,892 square feet ~ $425,000
704 Glendalough Road, Erdenheim
Welcome to 704 Glendalough Road, a charming, colonial home located in the sought after Chesney Downs neighborhood. This turnkey home offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a renovated kitchen, hardwood flooring, tons of natural light, central air, a fantastic, fenced yard, and so much more.
From the moment that you pull up to the house, you will already be smitten with the neighborhood and will fall in love with the curb appeal that 704 offers. Inside, you will immediately feel at home as you are welcomed into a bright living room with hardwood flooring and a nice, neutral color palate. An eye catching curved archway leads into the dining room, also offering hardwood flooring and plenty of space for gatherings.
The dining room is open to the kitchen, creating a lovely flow, ideal for entertaining. The kitchen was recently renovated and offers exactly what you are looking for; white cabinetry, quartz countertops, undermount sink, subway tile backsplash, gas cooking, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, and counter seating. Both the kitchen and dining room offer views into the backyard, along with outdoor access directly from the kitchen.
The first floor also offers a cozy family room with a large bay window and a powder room with enough space to easily accommodate a full bath in the future.
Upstairs, you will find a continued abundance of natural light and hardwood floors throughout. There is a large master bedroom and two additional, nicely sized bedrooms, all with ceiling fans. You will also find a hall bathroom and pull down stairs which lead to a large attic, offering plenty of additional storage.
Down below, the basement is clean and dry (professionally water proofed), offering the laundry area and tons of storage space.
Outside, the yard is a dream. It is the perfect size, allowing plenty of room for play and relaxation, but not too much to manage. The backyard is fully fenced, great for little ones and four legged family members.
704 has been wonderfully maintained, inside and out. New siding, windows, and gutters were done in 2017, the kitchen was renovated in 2018, and the basement was water proofed in 2019. It is evident that a lot of love and care has gone into this home, making 704 not only beautiful, but totally move in ready for the next lucky owner.
The home is located in the award winning Springfield School District, and close to many private schools, as well. Cisco Park, the gorgeous new library, and a few local eateries (including neighborhood breakfast spot, Fairlane Grill) are within walking distance. Chestnut Hill and The Morris Arboretum, as well as, access to Forbidden Drive and the trails of the Wissahickon, are just five minutes away. This home offers easy access to 309 and major routes of transportation.
This is one that you don’t want to miss! Showings begin Friday, 11/20. For more information, or to schedule a private showing, please contact me, Allison Wolf. [email protected] | 215.704.9888
704 Glendalough Road ~ 3 bedrooms ~ 1.5 baths ~ 1,540 square feet ~ $389,900
341 Trinity Avenue, Ambler
341 Trinity Avenue is a lovely three story Colonial home, built in 1912, located on a dreamy Ambler Borough block. There is so much to love about this house; the fantastic location, charming front porch, beautiful woodwork, great layout, nicely sized rooms, and an abundance of natural light. These fantastic features are perfectly married with important “must haves” such central air conditioning, an ensuite master bedroom, and a first floor laundry room. 341 offers the perfect blend of Ambler charm and modern amenities.
Upon arrival, you will fall in love with the welcoming front porch which offers plenty of room to relax and is gated to keep little ones and four legged ones secure. A front porch is a must for Ambler living, and this one offers the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by.
The front door offers double sidelights and opens into a bright living room, which is spacious, yet cozy. This lovely room features a fantastic gas fireplace, beautifully surrounded by wainscoting and custom wood detail, hardwood flooring, crown molding, and a conveniently located coat closet. The living room opens into the dining room, which also features hardwood flooring and crown molding. The dining room is the perfect size, easily accommodating a sizable table for large gatherings.
Through the dining room, you will find a sweet breakfast room that leads into the kitchen. The bright kitchen was thoughtfully designed offering ample counter space, tons of storage, and a great workflow. Details such as granite counters, subway tile backsplash, gas cooking, and a window over the sink are all a major plus!
Through the kitchen, you will find a conveniently located laundry room which offers plenty of space, allowing this room to serve as a mudroom, as well. Here you will also find access to the powder room and the rear deck and yard.
Upstairs on the second floor, you will be pleased to see a spacious master bedroom complete with ensuite bath and two closets, one of which is a large walk-in closet. If you have been in the market for an Ambler Borough home, you know that an ensuite master is extremely hard (if not impossible) to find; the same goes for a walk-in closet. The second floor also offers three additional bedrooms and a large hall bath. Two of the bedrooms are currently carpeted, but there is original hardwood flooring beneath.
Up another set of stairs, the the third floor offers a fifth bedroom and sitting room. The angles from the roofline give the these rooms a lovely shape and provide sweet little nooks.
Down below, the basement is as neat as a pin, offering tons of clean and accessible storage space, as well as, outside access.
Outside, the yard is perfectly sized and partially fenced. There is a fabulous trex deck off of the mudroom offering room for a grill and outdoor seating. The deck overlooks the rear yard where you will find plenty of room for play, relaxation, and gardening. A paver path takes you to the driveway where you will find parking for two cars and access to the oversized, detached two car garage. The garage features a separate workshop area with electric and pull downs stairs providing access to plentiful storage above.
341 Trinity has been well loved and cared for over the past 26 years and is now ready to make a new owner very happy. This special home is located on a lovely, quiet street. You can see Pickering Field from the front porch, which is great if you have little ones who will enjoy the playground, basketball courts, and baseball/soccer fields. There is even a concession stand during baseball season! This home is within walking distance to downtown Ambler offering fabulous restaurants and breweries, great shops, a movie theater AND playhouse, library, a seasonal farmers market, year-round festivals, and the best grocery store around. If you commute, the train is also within walking distance, and access to 309 and major routes of transportation are minutes away. If that isn’t enough, this home is located in sought after Wissahickon School District, within the bounds of Lower Gwynedd Elementary!
This is an incredible opportunity to own a wonderful home in a wonderful town. For more information or a private showing, please contact me, Allison Wolf. 215-704-9888 | [email protected] Do not delay in seeing 341 Trinity Avenue!
341 Trinity Ave ~ 5 bedrooms ~ 2.5 baths~ 2,475 square feet ~ $450,000
426 Railroad Avenue, Ambler
426 Railroad Avenue is a sweet two bedroom, two full bath, bungalow style home offering one floor living and amazing access to the Wissahickon Creek and Green Ribbon Trail.
As you approach the home, you are greeted by a bright and cheery enclosed front porch. This is such a comfortable space, it will serve as living space most months of the year. From the porch, you will enter into the living room where you will fall in love with the abundance of natural light that this home offers. The living room is nicely sized and open to the spacious dining room with deep windowsill. Through the dining room, you will find the kitchen offering a dishwasher and the all important window over the sink. Off the kitchen is a useful mud room/pantry space that offers access to the rear yard.
The first floor also offers two bright bedrooms and a full bathroom with linen cubby.
Down below, the finished walk-out basement includes two separate rooms that could easily serve as 3rd and 4th bedrooms (one is currently being used as a storage area), a large open room, the laundry area, and a full bathroom. There is walk-out access directly into the backyard which offers plenty of room for play and gardening.
The yard runs all the way down the Wissahickon Creek offering your own private oasis. On the other side of the creek you will find the Green Ribbon Trail, which is a spectacular 12+ mile trail running along the creek from Upper Gwynedd to Flourtown (and soon to connect all the way to Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia). The trail is quite the treasure in our area and this is a fantastic opportunity to have firsthand access anytime you want!
Out front, there is a driveway that accommodates one car and there is always plenty of street parking out front. The roof is brand new as of 2019.
Downtown Ambler is a hop, skip, and a jump away offering fabulous restaurants, breweries, shops, theater AND playhouse, annual festivals, seasonal farmers’ market, and Weaver’s Way grocery store. Commuting is a breeze with the ability to walk/bike to the train station or hop in your car and be on route 309 in minutes. This is a great opportunity to own a charming single family home in sought after Wissahickon School District with unbelievably low taxes for a great price. Showings begin on Thursday, don’t delay!
426 Railroad Ave ~ 2 (4) bedrooms ~ 2 baths ~ $249,900
157 Edgewood Drive, Ambler
If you love nature and long for a private retreat to call home, yet still want to be within walking distance of a bustling downtown and the train to the city, look no further than 157 Edgewood Drive. This home is hands down, one of the most unique within Ambler Borough. Offering a peaceful, wooded setting, 157 sits on more than a half an acre of land, three times the average borough lot size. The property is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with absolutely no through traffic, next to 9 acres of natural preserved park land. The home was custom built in 1965 for the previous owner and boasts distinctive details with a nod to Swiss heritage. The woodwork is exquisite, from the hand carved mahogany doors to the elaborate tracery between the foyer and living room and the coffered ceiling in the breakfast room. In addition to custom woodwork, you will find intricately carved bronze and iron work and sculptural elements throughout.
As you approach 157, you know that you are in for a treat. The hand laid brick path meanders through lush greenery and leads you to a front door that transports you to the 16th-century with its hand forged iron hinge straps, door handle, and knocker. Inside, you will find a bright foyer where the attention to detail continues. To your right is an intricately carved wood relief that houses a security system and key storage. To your left you will find a beautifully adorned door which opens to a well organized coat closet.
Further down on your right you will be wowed by the wood tracery that separates the foyer from the living room, creating a bit of privacy while bringing in natural light. The living room is a cozy space featuring solid wood built-in cabinetry with a pass through and a gorgeous swinging door that leads into the kitchen. There is hardwood flooring in both the foyer and living room.
On the other side of the living room, you will find the kitchen which offers plenty of storage space and the ideal “working triangle”, as well as a the important window over the sink. There is a second pass through from the kitchen into the breakfast room on the opposite side.
The breakfast room also transports you to another time; from the coffered ceiling, wood paneled walls, custom built-ins, and flooring, you are surrounded by rich wood. There is a curved built-in banquette for seating and even a secret access panel in the coffered ceiling.
On the other side of the kitchen you will delight in the huge laundry/mudroom. This room is also attached to the garage and is the perfect place to organize those items that never seem to have a home, like backpacks, cleaning supplies, etc. This room also offers a double sided ceramic utility sink, built-in shelving, and cabinetry.
Down a short flight of stairs you will find an enormous family room offering plenty of room for separate dining and lounging areas, if you so choose. The focal point of this room is the wood burning fireplace with incredible high relief sculptural detail surrounded by decorative half-timbered design. Other impressive details include the hand laid brick floor, beamed ceiling, beautiful wall of built-in cabinetry, arched opening with statue, and French doors leading to the patio and yard.
Off of the family room is the 4th bedroom, which would also make an ideal home office or playroom. On this level, you will also find access to the utility and storage room, as well as the all important wine cellar.
Upstairs, you will again be impressed by the master bedroom, which is grand in scale and boasts a vaulted ceiling. French doors open onto a private balcony overlooking the verdant grounds. The master bedroom also features an ensuite bathroom accessed through a large walk-through closet. Two additional bedrooms, a beautifully updated hall bathroom, and dual linen closets complete this level.
Outside, the grounds are absolutely beautiful, boasting established trees, thoughtfully planted perennials, copious ferns, charming paths, a paver patio attached to the house, and a separate flagstone patio that is waiting to become a fabulous outdoor kitchen and entertainment area. This is truly an oasis.
The attached two car garage is another huge bonus and a rare find in Ambler. The driveway offers plenty of room for parking, as does the typically empty cul-de-sac. The cul-de-sac also offers entry into the park. Ambler Borough park is a mostly natural park that hugs Rose Valley Creek, but also offers a small playground area.
This special home was featured in The Philadelphia Sunday Bulletin in 1971 as “From Europe to Ambler with Love”, a copy of which is available for viewing at the home.
This incredible home is located in an amazing location within walking distance to downtown Ambler. Fabulous restaurants and breweries, great shops, a movie theater AND playhouse, library, a seasonal farmers market, year-round festivals, and the best grocery store around are all just a hop skip and a jump away. If you commute, the train is also within walking distance and access to 309 and major routes of transportation are minutes away. Sought after Wissahickon School District (Lower Gwynedd Elementary) is yet another huge bonus!
A home like this doesn’t come along often, if ever, in the borough. 157 Edgewood presents an extremely rare opportunity, don’t regret not taking advantage of it while you can! For more information or a private showing, please contact me, Allison Wolf. 215-704-9888 | [email protected]
157 Edgewood Drive ~ 4 bedrooms ~ 2 baths ~2,266 square feet ~ $450,000
366 Forest Avenue, Ambler
366 Forest Avenue is a beautifully constructed, three story Colonial home, built in 1912, boasting spectacular architectural details. There is so much to love about this house; the fantastic location, tons of curb appeal, the swoon worthy wrap around porch, exquisite woodwork throughout, high ceilings, and oversized windows bringing in an abundance of natural light. These fantastic features are coupled with modern amenities such central air conditioning, high efficiency gas heater, an updated kitchen, and a first floor laundry room. 366 offers the perfect blend of old world charm while catering to a contemporary lifestyle.
Upon arrival, you will be impressed as the exterior of this home immediately signals how well it has been maintained. 366 has a stately appearance, boasting a wide staircase, beautiful columns sitting atop stone pillars, and front porch to die for. This spectacular wrap around porch offers outdoor living space at it’s finest. There is plenty of room for furniture and enjoyment, as well as access to the rear yard. A front porch is a must for Ambler living, and this one is the cream of the crop.
Inside, you will find a lovely place to welcome your loved ones and guests. The foyer is absolutely beautiful and offers views where intricate millwork abounds. You will appreciate the gorgeous newel posts and balusters, turned staircase with landing, columns, solid wood five panel doors, baseboards, moulding, and trim. This original woodwork is made of solid Chestnut, which cannot be duplicated today, and is in excellent condition. The front door features a transom and sidelight, bringing additional light into the foyer. The original hardwood flooring is in fantastic shape and carries through into the living and dining rooms. The foyer offers two access points into the kitchen, one over the landing on the staircase and one straight ahead, as well as entrance into the living room, on your right.
The living room is spacious, yet cozy, and opens into the dining room. There are French doors between these two rooms for times that you desire some separation. Ideal for after dinner, providing a buffer for the adults to relax and converse, while keeping an eye on the little ones in the other room. The dining room is quite sizable, easily accommodating a large table, perfect for large gatherings. This room boasts tons of natural light, featuring views into the rear yard and large bay window bump out.
Through the dining room, you will find a spectacular custom kitchen. This kitchen was thoughtfully designed, using quality materials including custom cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. There is ample counter space, a great workflow, and tons of storage. My absolute favorite part of the kitchen is the original pantry cabinet that was seamlessly integrated into the updated design. The exterior of this special piece was carefully restored while the interior was renovated by Superior Woodcraft (out of Doylestown) to now offer soft close drawers and improved organization; a beautiful walnut countertop completes the package. This timeless piece marries perfectly with the renovation, showing respect and a heartwarming ode to the era.
Through the kitchen, you will find a conveniently located laundry area, powder room, and separate mudroom, which offers access to the rear patio and yard.
Upstairs on the second floor, you will find 4 bedrooms and a tasteful hall bathroom. Two of the bedrooms are currently carpeted, but there is original hardwood flooring beneath.
Down the hall, you will find another staircase that takes you to the third floor. This floor offers a fifth bedroom and sitting room. There are a multitude of uses for this space; it would make a great office, home school area, craft room, studio, you name it. The angles from the roofline give the these rooms a lovely shape and detail.
Down below, the basement offers tons of clean and accessible storage space.
Outside, the grounds are just charming. There is a patio off of the mudroom offering room for a grill and outdoor seating. The patio overlooks a sweet rear yard where you will find thoughtfully planted perennial gardens and an open grassy area with plenty of room for play and relaxation. The driveway offers parking for several cars and there is a convenient, detached two car garage, as well.
366 Forest has been well loved and well cared for and is now ready to make a new owner very happy. This special home is located on a lovely street within walking distance to downtown Ambler. Fabulous restaurants and breweries, great shops, a movie theater AND playhouse, library, a seasonal farmers market, year-round festivals, and the best grocery store around are all just a hop skip and a jump away. If you commute, the train is also within walking distance and access to 309 and major routes of transportation are minutes away. Sought after Wissahickon School District (Lower Gwynedd Elementary) is the icing on the cake!
This is an incredible opportunity to own a very special home in a very special town. If you appreciate the detail and workmanship of the early 1900s and the town of Ambler, do not let this one slip away. For more information, or a private showing, please contact me, Allison Wolf. 215-704-9888 | [email protected]
366 Forest Avenue ~ 5 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, 2,275 square feet ~ $446,000
Allison Wolf
Realtor
215.704.9888
[email protected]
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