Live your best life, on one of East Mt. Airy's most coveted blocks. Make 417 Wadsworth your next home and you will NEVER want to move again! This charming, brick Tudor style home on a tree lined street, with its Wissahickon schist faade and arched walkway entrance is one of the finest examples of classic Mt Airy architecture. Giving you, the owner, a 100% score for curb appeal. Upon entering the home, you will be greeted by a charming Foyer, and then a bright and dramatic, sunken Living room showcasing a classic and timeless stone fireplace with a GAS insert. Parquet floors accented with walnut inlay, original moldings/finishes and a dramatic 10 foot coffered ceiling that creates a sought-after classic sense of style and elegance. The Dining room is light-filled and spacious enough to hold any size gathering you wish to hold. For entertaining flexibility, glass French doors allow the Dining room to be open to the Living room, or remain separated and intimate. This room also boasts two companion closets: one large 'walk-in', used for coats and storage and the other, a large pantry. Both with the original etched mirrored doors.The Kitchen is bright, spacious and well appointed. This space has been opened to be the full width of the home and showcases all the luxuries a chef is looking for in today's Kitchen. Renovated in 2018 it showcases a glass cooktop in the center island, double ovens and custom cabinetry with spectacular and private views of the rear lawn. An impressive wide stairway leads upstairs to four bedrooms, including a large primary bedroom with an en suite, showcasing a three-piece showered Bathroom with the original black swirl vitrolite tiles preserved perfectly. Three other generous bedrooms accented with original architectural details and period moldings, a hall bathroom with skylight that opens and stunning emerald green vitrolite original tiles, a large cedar hall closet and an original stained glass ceiling skylight ornament complete the second floor. The basement is finished and perfect as a Gym, Home Office, or Family room. The lower level also offers a Powder room, a large Laundry room, and an interior access to the attached, one car, oversized garage. The rear yard is an oasis, tranquil, and beautiful. The stunning Garden blooms throughout the three seasons, with perennials, and native plants. Unusual privacy is provided by the wooded area immediately behind the property. This home has Gas hot water heat, Gas-fired domestic hot water heater. 2-100 AMP circuit breaker service. Four-paneled interior doors, deep window sills and original finishes work to create a distinctive home that you will love living in. This house, with newer windows and utilities, is move in ready. freshly painted, and all of the carpets have been removed, to expose the stunning hardwoods. ALSO NOTE, there are new Heat pumps providing Air conditioning in the first floor and the Principal suite. Other noteworthy mentionables are a garage, AND off street parking, new windows and roof in 2016, MAIN plumbing stack has been replaced, new cedar fence, exterior has been freshly repainted and the stone facade has been repointed as well. Mt. Airy is a THRIVING neighborhood with all of the charm of a small downtown, yet so close to Center City and the MAIN LINE. Adjacent to Fairmount Park's Wissahickon Valley, it offers a vibrant residential community, an eclectic mix of restaurants, shops and cafes, park trails and is served by two train lines. The MT. AIRY station is a 5 minute walk from the home. Enjoy a morning coffee from High Point Cafe, Dinner at Jansen, shopping at Weavers Way Co-OP and walk to more shops, restaurants and cafes than we can put into this description. East Mt. Airy gives the homeowner the ability to live and thrive, in a unique semi urban environment. While yet balancing the ability for your own private domicile. DO NOT MISS 417 Wadsworth Avenue. 2022-11-19
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