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 201
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
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
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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