Pending sale
200 S. Swarthmore Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
A light-filled and updated interior awaits you within this fairytale colonial on two thirds of an acre of level land with view of creek and woods!
Step into the entry hall for a taste of the gleaming hardwood floors and subtle colors found throughout the house.
The generous living room features a fireplace, picture windows, and charming built-ins.
The fireplace wraps around to an open dining room with another picture window giving a view over Little Crum Creek Park.
The enormous gourmet kitchen has been lovingly renovated and features: natural maple cabinets, Corian countertops, Karndean flooring, tile backsplash and upscale appliances including a Sub Zero refrigerator, Viking range, and Bosch dishwasher. The large eating area has views over the property as well as a door to a generous flagstone patio.
A powder room is tucked between the kitchen and front hall.
Also on the first floor is a sumptuous master suite addition with radiant heating, accessed through a private office with a skylight. The master bath features a glass stall shower and a soaking tub with handsome granite surround, which is echoed in the granite floor and vanity counter. The master bedroom boasts a wall of closets, recessed lighting, and a picture window with a gorgeous view of the woods and stream.
The second floor includes three additional bedrooms and two full baths.
A bright family room can be found on the lower level, with a stone fireplace, a powder room and doors to the driveway and garage.
Set near the center of town, this lovely home is just blocks from Swarthmore College, train station, shopping & schools and is minutes from all the major routes.
This suspension footbridge leads to the tree house across the creek! It also leads to a gate that opens into scenic Little Crum Creek Park!
Little Crum Creek Park is a perfect spot for picnics and playdates! Just a few blocks away the village of Swarthmore awaits your next trip to the train station, Co-op grocery, library, shops and more!
Are you new to the Swarthmore area? My blog (accessed from my home page here) has an A Day In the Life in Swarthmore article here archived weekly Activities in Swarthmore, Wallingford & Media like the one here which may provide more specific details about things to do in our vibrant community! The Community Links page here will give you one-stop access to relevant links to our top-notch local schools, arts community, SEPTA (our regional rail system) and more!
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Just blocks away, the town center has a library, shops, grocery store, restaurants, cafe, and…
…the R3 train station – complete with bike racks! Walk to town, take your car, OR take the van service!
Here some examples of lovely activities in the village – music in the amphitheater, outdoor dining at the Coop, and the annual Charity Fun Fair!
(Bonus photos courtesy of Linda Heffernan)
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