Colonial

Spectacular property to enjoy nature and tranquility with over one acre of mature plantings and perennial gardens just a short walk to Forbidden Drive and the Wissahickon trails located in Springfield Township, just beyond the border of Chestnut Hill. The colonial home, built in 1959, is a manageable size with five bedrooms and three and a half baths and has just under 4,000 square feet of living space. Enter the home through the front entry hall and the first floor includes a charming den with wood paneling and bookshelves, family room with beamed ceiling, fireplace, wet bar with built-in refrigerator and cabinetry and sliders to the deck and beautiful pond and fenced garden. The living room has a with fireplace, recessed lighting and French doors to the outside flagstone patio, dining room with chair rail, a powder room, a full bath and a cheerful eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook with access to the laundry room, back yard and to the two car attached garage. Upstairs are five good sized bedrooms including the master bedroom with two walk in closets, master bath with radiant heat and a hall bath. This home is set in the most peaceful location yet offers exceptional access to the wonderful amenities of Chestnut Hill and easy access to center city Philadelphia and all major highways.Remarks: Separate lot with separate parcel number 52-00-17398-505 on Thomas Road. Taxes $2,732, lot size: .62. Total property taxes for acreage of 1.67 is $16,248. On site septic serviced annually ( by George Allen.) Construction stone, stucco and clapboard with steel beam. Living Room floors, American Walnut. Seven day generator with propane gas serviced annually (by Amerigas used when necessary.) Double insulation in ceiling of garage and under wall to wall carpeting with double padding. Water softener for hot water. Irrigation system in back garden. Drainage system in place for back garden. Speciman planting throughout. Surrounded in North and West by a conservation. Total privacy.