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This 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 212 S CHESTER ROAD in Swarthmore, PA is listed for $899,999 ($275 per sqft). Built in 1905, the home offers 3,276 sqft of living space on a 0.44 acres lot.

Agent Description

Magnificent 1900s Swarthmore home with unparalleled charm. Think soaring ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors, a classic wrap-around front porch, dual staircases and more. Wonderful locationjust two blocks from the train and town center and directly across the street from Swarthmore College grounds.This stunning three-story home features six Bedrooms

and two versatile Bonus Rooms (currently utilized as an Office and Yoga Room) across the upper floors. Enter through the Front Porch into a spectacular Living Room, complete with a gas fireplace, cozy built-in bench, and oversized diamond-pane windows that flood the space with natural light.

A stunning Dining Room followsbig enough for your largest holiday table. The updated eat-in Kitchen with a new Samsung fridge is located at the rear of the home. There is also a Mud Room Suite in this area, offering a Powder Room, Laundry area, and ample storage for coats, boots, and backpacks.

Here you will also discover a delightful and spacious Screened Porcha serene retreat for quiet mornings or summer evening meals.Head up the grand staircase to the second floor where you will find the Primary Suite, offering a walk-in closet and ensuite Bath with a stall shower, jacuzzi tub and dark walnut vanity.

On this level there are also two additional Bedrooms plus an Office (with a small balcony!) and a Hall Bath. The third floor offers three more spacious Bedrooms and a dedicated Yoga Room. There is a Hall Bath on this floor too with a tub/shower combination, crisp white subway tile and pretty glass doors that open to a linen closet (and there is a hook up for washer & dryer here too!).

The Basement is unfinished, but provides significant storage. Outside, there is a fully fenced in area on the side of the house that was used as a dog run by the previous owners, where you will also find a patio. The driveway and rear of the home are conveniently accessed from Harvard Avenue.

(follow the signs!). Walk to town, train, schools, town pool and more from this gem of a home - offering nearly 4000 square feet of space and historic charm. Swarthmore Borough is a small college town located just outside Philadelphia and 15 minutes from Philadelphia Airport. Award-winning schools including Strath Haven High School - which boasts the largest marching band in the state with one out of every three students at the school participating!

Key Features

  • Built in 1905
  • 0.44 acre lot

Property Details

3 full, 1 half
1905

Monthly Cost Estimate

$4,813/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$651
Interest$3,900
Insurance$262

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

212 S CHESTER ROAD

Swarthmore, PA 19081

NONE AVAILABLE

Property Details

Heating

Hot Water (Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 212 S CHESTER ROAD is listed at $899,999 ($275/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,900 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1905, 0.44 acre lot.

This property is listed by Jeanne Maillet and can be reached at 6102995630 or jeanne.maillet@foxroach.com.

JM

Jeanne Maillet

Agent at BHHS Fox & Roach Media Home Marketing Center

(610) 299-5630

Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach Media Home Marketing Center · View on Broker Site

MLS# PADE2113888· Source: listhub· Updated 22 days ago

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212 S CHESTER ROAD, Swarthmore, PA 19081

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