129 W. Springfield

Under contract

0 Exterior Front

This exquisite 1930s Colonial offers a perfect marriage of old and new. Enter the sweeping center hall for a taste of the high ceilings and refinished heart of pine floors throughout. The living room spans the house from front to back. Two large banks of windows and two glass doors to the covered side porch give this space an airy feel. The traditional fireplace has a wood stove insert that can keep the whole house cozy on a winter morning. On the other side of the hall, the dining room is open to the thoughtfully renovated kitchen. The modern kitchen is open concept. This beautiful and functional space, includes birch cabinets with eco-friendly Paperstone countertops, herringbone subway tile backsplash, a large island topped with concrete, and stainless steel dishwasher and new stainless steel gas range with a stainless steel hood. A door from the kitchen leads to the rear patio, which overlooks the great big fenced-in backyard and vegetable garden. Back in the center hall a large closet, and recently renovated powder room round out the first floor. Upstairs, the master suite encompasses half the floor, beginning with a large bedroom, walk-in closet, and renovated master bath with one-piece toilet and glass door shower with stone tile surround and dual showerheads. Beyond the bath is a closed porch used for laundry. Two additional spacious bedrooms can be found on the second floor, as well as a renovated full tile hall bath with glass accent surround. The third floor includes the fourth bedroom and a large family room overlooking the trees. Perfectly located in Olde Springfield, between three beautiful parks, and just blocks from the elementary school, library and trolley station, and downtown area with cafes and restaurants, 129 W. Springfield has so much to offer. Public transportation and all major routes can be accessed nearby. Schedule your private tour today. One visit and you will never want to say good-bye.

1 portico

The covered portico welcomes you.

2 Center hall

The center hall introduces the beautiful finished wood floors found throughout the home.

3 LR

The bright living room is quite spacious.

4 LR

Banks of windows bring the outside in.

5 LR fpl

6 hall to DR

A view from the living room, across the center hall, into the dining room.

7 DR

The dining room is bright and open to the…

 

8 Kitchen

…beautifully updated modern kitchen.

9 Kitchen

Birch cabinets, stainless appliances and a herringbone subway backsplash give this space a clean look.

10 Kitchen

The large island is a perfect place to sit and drink tea, or roll out cookie dough.

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The renovated first floor powder room can be found at the back of the center hall.

11 MBR

The spacious master suite spans one half of the second floor.

12 MBR

Bright windows bring the fresh air in.

13 Master bath

The sumptuously renovated full bath and walk-in closet (not pictured) are rare luxuries in homes of this vintage.

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An enclosed sleeping porch transformed into a second floor laundry room completes the master suite.

13.5 BR 2

The second bedroom offers a lovely view over the back and side yards.

14 BR3

The third bedroom overlooks the front garden.

15 BR 3

Here’s another angle of bedroom 3.

17 Hall bath

The hall bath has been beautifully renovated.

18 BR 4

19 BR 4

There is space in this bedroom for a crafting or office nook.

20 FR

The third floor family room is bright and spacious.

22 FR

It includes space for an office area.

23 Back Patio

The rear patio is a perfect spot for parties and gatherings.

24 Back patio

Look out over the half acre of grounds while sipping lemonade with friends.

25 tree fort

(Yes, the tree fort comes with the house!)

26 rear ext (1)

You can see a glimpse of the side porch from this photo of the rear exterior of the house.

Before you go….

Here are photos of the house and gardens in OTHER SEASONS!

(Click on a photo to see it close up!)

Here is some community info about SPRINGFIELD!

St. Patrick's Day

Springfield is a unique suburb with great schools, beautiful architecture, several walkable downtown areas, parks, arts, and easy access both to Philadelphia and downtown Media by trolley! Below are some resources to get you started learning more about Springfield, Delaware County, Pennsylvania!

Springfield Township: http://www.springfielddelco.org

Springfield Schools: http://www.ssdcougars.org

Public Transportation: http://www.septa.org

Springfield Parks: http://www.springfielddelco.org/residents/parks.php

Springfield Country Club: http://springfieldcc.net

Springfield Golfing: http://www.springfieldgolf.org

Springfield Arts & Entertainment: http://springfield.delconewsnetwork.com/all/arts-and-entertainment

 

Be sure to stop by our Open House on Sunday, March 20th from 1-3pm to learn more! (Or have your agent schedule a private tour.)

Not working with an agent? Feel free to reach out and I will be glad to help you.

Email carrie@dpwelsh.com or call 610.209.9079.