Welcome to this spectacular Victorian home, designed in the early 1900's by the famous architect, Horace Trumbauer, and built by the developers Wendell and Smith. Located in a a fabulous walk to Wayne location! A historical property like this rarely comes up for sale in this neighborhood! This home has been lovingly maintained by the current owner for 45+years. It features beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings and unique crown moldings. There are also many historical features, such as the foyer?s wooden staircase, built- in shelving, arched wood window trims, a beautiful wood mantle, glass doorknobs, hidden rooms and a back staircase.

The front porch is large and welcoming with lovely views of Windermere Avenue, and has recently been refinished in the last year.

The foyer is a unique octagon shape with large windows and great natural light perfect for a reading nook or playroom. The family room is spacious with a wood burning fireplace which flows into the formal dining room featuring French doors to the back yard with a brick patio. The kitchen has room for table and a second fireplace, and this is currently being used as a grill, (*MNC). There is a spacious sitting room right off the kitchen, leaving space for an even more expanded kitchen. The first floor also contains an additional back staircase and a laundry closet and full bath. The second floor contains 3 large bedrooms featuring high ceilings, hardwood floors, built in shelving, and expansive windows with arched trim. The second floor also contains several storage closets and 2 full baths. The third floor contains 2 beds and one full bath and more hidden rooms for storage. There is even a hidden room set in the octagon tower.

The basement is not finished but updated with 200-amp electric, a heating system, a workbench and the sewer line from the house to the street that has been recently replaced.

The home is landscaped by a level private yard and a 2-car detached garage containing an upstairs loft that use to serve as the old carriage house.

This home is definitely something special! A premier location with so much history, character and unlimited potential, all within walking distance to the Wayne's unique downtown restaurants & shopping, This well-positioned home , on Windermere Avenue is surrounded by prime real estate, is also close to the Wayne Art Center and Wayne Hotel, Chanticleer Gardens, and Township parks. It is an easy commute by road or rail to Center City, corporate centers, Main Line universities, and is in the highly regarded Radnor School District.
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