Front of the house, facing the street. Main entrance is on the side of the home, facing the driveway. Perennial garden 1st floor bathroom Chicken coop, aviary, and garage 2nd floor master bedroom 2nd floor guest bedroom 2nd floor guest bedroom 2nd floor bathroom with jacuzzi tub, shower, and linen closet

 

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Lovely 5br/3ba family home near Philadelphia with sunporch, deck, gardens, shady fully-fenced backyard, and chicken coop (fresh eggs!)

House • Ardmore PA United States

    8 Guests  
    5 Bedrooms  
    3 Bathrooms  
    Pets welcome
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  
  Hospitality  

Statistics

Listed  July 2024
Views  315

General overview

Built in 1925, my 3-story home has large windows and two skylights. Rooms are spacious and filled with natural light. There are 5 bedrooms (4 with queen or double beds, 1 with couch and TV) and three full bathrooms (2 tub/shower combinations, 1 walk-in shower). Located in Ardmore, PA, the home is within walking distance to Amtrak, Septa, and light rail train stations (it takes 15-20 minutes by train to reach the center of Philadelphia, 90 minutes to NYC, 2 hours to Washington DC). Atlantic Ocean beaches are 60-90 minute drive, Pocono mountains are 1.5 to 2 hour drive.

The space

The first floor contains a large sunroom filled with plants, living room with wood-burning fireplace and electric piano, large dinning room, full bathroom (tub/shower combo), newly renovated kitchen with gas stove, full pantry, and separate mudroom. There are three bedrooms (1 with queen bed, 2 with double beds) and a full bathroom with Jacuzzi tub/shower combination on the second floor. The 2nd floor master bedroom has an electric fireplace and sitting area. The third floor has one bedroom with a queen bed, writing desk, and bookcases; one bedroom with a couch, exercise equipment, and TV; and a full bathroom with walk-in shower. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and closets. Air conditioning is provided by portable AC units in all bedrooms, living room, and dining room. There are TVs in the living room and third floor exercise room. Washer and dryer are in the basement, along with a large sectional sofa, crafts/sewing area, storage, and a tool room. The large yard is full of mature trees, including two giant oak trees, large maples, and evergreens. A long driveway provides ample off-street parking. Perennial flowers, shrubs, and herbs fill the gardens. A fully-fenced back yard includes a raised deck, 2.5 car garage, and a hammock. A walk-in chicken coop and aviary are home to 8 laying hens, (they require little/no maintenance, just collect fresh eggs everyday!).

Guest access

Three levels plus an unfinished basement are all connected by staircases. This home is not wheelchair accessible and may not be appropriate for people with limited mobility.

Notes

I have two lovely dogs (one large, one small) and two gentle indoor cats. Dogs and cats may be elsewhere when I travel. No smoking inside the home.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Adventure
    Budget
    Family
    Romantic
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Luxury
    City
    Village
    Mountains
    Beach
    Water
    Remote
    Tropical
    Skiing
    Culture
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Last minute
    Good public transport
    Cross-country skiing

House rules

    Unsuitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets welcome
    No smoking

Allergens

    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Family-friendly, quiet neighborhood is walking distance from many stores and restaurants, including Whole Foods, and restaurants specializing Thai, Chinese, Indian, Mexican food, or pizza. There are several nearby parks and playgrounds. Haverford College Nature Trail offers lovely woods for walking.

Getting to my home

9 miles from Philadelphia international airport. 6.5 miles from 30th Street Station (Amtrak) in Philadelphia. Septa trains run from the airport and from Amtrak (30th street) to Ardmore station. My home os 5 or 6 blocks from Ardmore station.

Nearest airport

Philadelphia international airport is 9 miles away.

Getting around

Walk, drive, bike, take trains, or use Uber/Lyft.

Map of Approximate Location

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Julia

I'm a semi-retired college professor in my late 60s. I've traveled widely, often with my 30 year-old son. I enjoy meeting people and exploring the great outdoors (especially mountains, waterways, and beaches), cities, cultures, arts, and cuisines.
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"May or June 2025"

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