Description
This stunning and rarely available Arts and Crafts style home in the heart of West Mount Airy is now being offered for sale. With exquisite detail, walkability, proximity to nature, and enough space for everyone in the family to work and play, this exceptional move-in-ready home is everything you've ever wanted. Historic elegance has been maintained in this home while extensive renovations provide the modern conveniences for the way we live today. Enter through the sun-filled heated porch with lovely original paned windows and one is immediately struck by the artisan touches and feel. Passing through to the welcoming foyer, you will admire the custom oak millwork, Arts and Crafts style light fixtures, wall sconces, tile-work, doorknobs, stained glass accents and inlaid wood floors, all of which carry through the home. Tucked under the main staircase is a convenient powder room. The beautiful living and dining rooms, with large bay windows, flow seamlessly together; though there are pocket beveled glass french doors that elegantly slide closed to separate the rooms if you need privacy. A fabulous fireplace surrounded by art glass tile is the focal point of the living room. An additional set of pocket french doors open to the updated custom kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a chef's island with cooktop. The butler's pantry is outfitted with additional cabinetry, a granite workspace, large original sink, two lovely windows and control for the home's surround sound speaker system. Also open to the kitchen is the breakfast sunroom, complete with window-seats and a heated slate floor. From the kitchen, there is a useful second staircase leading upstairs . The window-laden master suite, with attached office or dressing room is an oasis of calm. Stained glass doors lead through the dressing area to the spectacular master bath. Exquisitely designed handset art-glass tile, jacuzzi tub, steam shower, heated floors, stained glass windows and mosaic tiled columns create a magical, spa-like space. A second spacious bedroom on this level is currently being used as a study. The washer/dryer are also conveniently located on this level, along with a hall bath featuring golden onyx tile, tub shower combo and a skylight. Spanning the rear of the home is a breathtaking sunroom with window-seats on three sides. Use this room as a family room, game room, home gym, or office. The third floor consists of three additional sunny bedrooms, the largest of which is currently used as a second office. The sophisticated hallway bath features two pedestal sinks and a walk-in rain shower. Outside you'll find the flagstone patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining, and the professionally landscaped garden, which brings the current owners great joy with its flowering trees and bushes. Additionally, an easily navigated driveway with ample turnaround room leads to a two-car garage. Above the garage is a studio-like space with two rooms, a bathroom, plumbing, heat, electric, and is ready for complete finishing. Both home and garage have newer roofs and the electrical system has been completely updated. Walk to everything Mt. Airy has to offer including Weaver's Way Coop, Highpoint Coffee, dining, shopping and the Wissahickon Park with miles of walking/hiking trails. Easy access to major highways and the regional rail is a three minute walk. Come see this spectacular home today!