224 N SWARTHMORE AVE Swarthmore, PA 19081

Gorgeous classic center hall Colonial that epitomizes Swarthmore charm has been tastefully updated throughout. Ideally situated for proximity to elementary school, train, the downtown center, swim club, playing fields and playgrounds, this lovely home checks all of the boxes. Enter the front door into the foyer and immediately view the traditional details and quality finishes of hardwoods, mouldings and built-ins. To the left is a large, light living room spanning the full depth of the home and featuring a new natural gas fireplace. Beyond the living room is the family room with French doors to the two-tiered deck which lends itself to outdoor privacy while entertaining or relaxing. Once a sunporch, this family room is now serving as a music room and office, but is also ideally suited as a play room or den. On the other side of the front hall is the formal dining room with built-ins which can easily host large dinners. Adjacent to the dining room is the large updated kitchen. This gourmet kitchen effectively serves as the hub of the home, with a large island, additional eat-in counter seating, natural gas cooking, plentiful storage, and a service area that is pre-plumbed for a wet bar. Off the kitchen, tucked away for privacy, is the powder room as well as the laundry room with more storage and an exterior door that accesses the fenced dog run. The back of the kitchen has a mud room area and French doors leading to the porch and deck next to the driveway, a level lawn as well as the two car detached garage. Upstairs is a master suite with updated private bath and ample walk-in closet space. There are two more sun-filled bedrooms and a hall bath on the second floor. The third floor is the perfect retreat, with small office area opening to the fourth bedroom. The basement is unfinished and dry, with loads of room for extra storage. Numerous recent improvements include roof (2012), downspouts, sewer lateral, plumbing lines, basement French drain and sump, among others. Delivering the full package of space, character, condition and updates, this home offers easy access to public transit, the airport, key roadways and major employment centers all while being located in the award-winning Wallingford Swarthmore School District. The Borough of Swarthmore is complete with sidewalks, the college and the retail village which features shopping and professional services and plays host to community events such as Fun Fair, Food Truck-a-thon, 4th of July kids decorated bicycle races and so much more making this a one-of-kind place to live.