Description

This stately Colonial in West Mount Airy offers nearly 4,000 square feet of finished above-ground living space where original character meets genuine opportunity. Refinished hardwood floors (2023) run throughout, and a graceful entryway sets the tone immediately, opening to a sun-drenched living room and sunroom on one side, and to an expansive formal dining room on the other that flows into the kitchen. The kitchen is functional and ready for daily use, anchored by a charming original cast iron sink and vintage double drying rack with basins that speak to the home's authentic character, with a large butler's pantry that adds significant storage and prep space. The kitchen is priced to reflect the next owner's opportunity to restore and reimagine it to their taste. A beautiful breakfast room overlooking the large backyard and a convenient powder room complete the first floor, making it as livable as it is classic. The second floor features three spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including two en suite, one of which is a gutted primary bath that serves as a blank canvas with ample square footage for the dual-vanity, spa-caliber retreat you've been envisioning. The generous primary bedroom also includes a large walk-in closet. A brand new second floor laundry adds everyday convenience right where you need it. The third floor adds two additional bedrooms, a full bath with an original deep cast iron soaking tub that design lovers will immediately appreciate, and a large cedar storage room, delivering flexibility and character that few homes of this era can match. The finished basement offers a generous finished space for a rec room, home gym, bar, or family hangout, plus plenty of additional space for storage, a second powder room, and an additional laundry hookup. Outside, the beautifully proportioned lot features both shade and sun throughout the day, with large front and back yards that are a true gardener's dream, plus a two-car garage with additional space above for storage, a studio, or whatever the next owner envisions. Major mechanicals and systems have been significantly upgraded, including a brand new roof, a new boiler, fully rewired electrical with complete removal of all knob and tube wiring, newer windows, and updated appliances, meaning the heavy lifting is done. Competitively priced to reflect a few additional updates ahead, this is a rare chance to get into a large West Mount Airy single-family home with room to improve and equity to build. Just two blocks from the Wissahickon trails, a short distance from the beloved Weavers Way Co-op, and convenient to regional rail, bus lines, and Lincoln Drive for an effortless commute in any direction, this is West Mount Airy living at its most compelling, just waiting for the owner who can appreciate all the existing beauty and get excited to add their own finishing touches to this incredible home.