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249 FORREST RD Merion Station, PA 19066
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Key Details
Sold Price $650,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,012 sqft
Price per Sqft $215
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PAMC627920
Sold Date 03/04/20
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,012
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1900
Annual Tax Amount $10,254
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 0.335 Acres
Acres 0.34
Lot Dimensions 107.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Imagine a home that feels like living in an English cottage set on a generous corner property on a tree lined quiet street in the heart of Merion Station. This authentic Main Line home proudly displays architectural features and details found only in a home that has and will withstand the test of time. These period appropriate elements are immediately apparent as you approach the solid wood front door w/ stained glass inset decorative windows and expansive porch. The backset staircase affords a wide welcoming foyer, w/ a fireside living room to your right & spacious dining room to your left. Walk through the butler s pantry w/ built-in cabinets & sink to the kitchen w/ updated appliances, solid wood cabinets, tiled backsplash & hardwood floors. The warm inviting kitchen is part of an addition that was built including a powder room w/ en suite laundry & a light flooded open, airy fireside family room flanked by windows on all sides w/ a wall of built-ins & separate entrance. THIS ADDITION ADDS AN EXTRA 394 SQ. FT OF LIVING SPACE. A private, serene side garden is accessed from this family room. A back staircase, part of the addition, takes you up to the 2nd floor. As you ascend this 2-story windowed staircase you ll enter the private master suite by way of a nook ; perfect as a home office, library or sitting area. A separate dressing area with 4 closets and ample built-in storage along w/ private bath completes the master bedroom suite. Second spacious bedroom & hall bath complete the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor boasts 2 equally spacious bedrooms and hall bath w/ a claw foot tub. There is a walk-in closet on this level providing an unusual and unique amount of storage. Basement is a perfect play-space with high ceilings and natural light measuring 11.5 X 21.5 on the finished side! More closets and storage in the basement as well; separate furnace room. All knob and tube was removed and replaced with updated wiring October 2019. All electrical was simultaneously updated. Central air in family room/kitchen addition only. Hardwood floors & a remarkable amount of storage & closet space throughout this home. This unique, incredible home is a 10 minute walk from the Paoli/Thorndale line at the Merion stop (R5). Walk to location includes the Merion Botanical Park, Merion Tribute House, Merion Elementary School, Wynnewood shops & restaurants & Narberth borough. Close proximity to houses of worship, private & parochial schools. Will you be the next fortunate buyer you were hoping to be? Don t wait; this is a highly coveted area with million + dollar homes in a very special neighborhood in the award winning Lower Merion School District.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Zoning R3
Rooms
Other Rooms Bathroom 2
Basement Full
Interior
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Wall Unit
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane, Wood
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Garage Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Corner
Story 3+
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3+
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools Lower Merion
School District Lower Merion
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 40-00-18672-008
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Lise E. Corson • BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr
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