Fantastic 7 bedroom, 4 bathroom + 2 half bathrooms, on large corner lot in sought after North West quadrant of WC Boro. Walking distance to historic down town and built in the 1880's, this beautiful Victorian home, which was designed by renowned architect Addison Hutton, has the charm and warmth of an era gone by. The house been generously updated, well maintained, and offers the best of both the new and old worlds. The windows and doors in this home are works of art in themselves, and are original to the home and painstakingly restored to like new condition. High quality storm windows have been added to give the home comfort and quiet while maintaining its period appearance. Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch (completely rebuilt with period columns and composite decking) overlooking the home's lush front gardens and the historic Barclay Grounds (now preserved forever as a borough park) directly across the street. A companion rear porch and second floor porch add even more private areas to relax and enjoy the quiet beauty and gorgeous landscaping of the property. Upon entering, you will immediately feel the charm and history of this home inside the stately entry hall with original red pine floors throughout the entire home. To the right is a huge dining room with beautiful fireplace, beamed ceilings, built in bookcases, and plenty of natural light. The sunlit formal living room/parlor room is situated on the left of the entry hall and features another gorgeous fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, and ceiling fan. Pass through the 10 ft. high pocket doors into the lounge room, with yet another fireplace, huge windows, access to the wet bar/butler's pantry, and access to a large oak floored sunroom which doubles as a game room and first floor office, making it perfect for quietly lounging on chilly winter mornings or cool summer days. A 3-sided gas fireplace centers the huge eat-in kitchen, with modern stainless appliances and a range hood/vent, quartz surfaces and a large center island, extra large refrigerator/freezer, custom cabinetry and newly refinished oak floors. From the kitchen, step down to the breakfast room or enjoy a quiet supper by the fire. A mud room and storage room (formerly the indoor privy) connect the breakfast/kitchen area to the outdoors and the rear yard. The side entrance from the driveway to the first floor leads through a hallway including a powder room and under-stairs storage closet. On the second level, find the spacious master bedroom suite with updated bathroom, private dressing room, and access to the enclosed 2nd level porch. Two bedrooms have been converted into an exercise room and a large office which overlooks the Barclay grounds. A walk-in closet with a storage system, an additional full bathroom (with Jacuzzi tub) and a laundry room make up this level. The separately zoned third level has 3 more large bedrooms and 2 additional full hall baths which are also updated and full of charm. The third floor also includes a media room with built-in cabinets, refrigerator/microwave, theater seating, audio visual systems, and storage. The spacious, fenced in yard is unusually large for downtown West Chester, and includes gorgeous brick patios, walkways, and gardens. An 240 SF powered and lighted out building/shed provides additional storage for outdoor gear. The rear gate opens to historic Scotts Alley. The huge basement of this home is semi-finished, with poured concrete floors, high ceilings, and plenty of lighting and power. It contains a woodworking shop, bicycle shop, powder room, tub sink, and craft area, along with ample storage. The basement opens to the both rear yard and to the driveway via Bilco doors. Also, make sure you don't miss the wine cellar/bar located below the basement!
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