1423 MELROSE AVE Elkins Park, PA 19027

Stately Georgian Colonial in Elkins Park. Gilded Age era, circa 1898, Horace Trumbauer design, commissioned as part of the Stetson estate. Beautifully maintained and carefully updated, this home blends the old and new. Much of the original craftsmanship and detail remain. Typical Trumbauer designs include Single Story Portico with Columns & Pilasters, Linenfold Keystone Lintels, Brick Chimneys and the Trio of Dormers. Over 5000 sq ft of living area. Situated on .47 acres, with lush grounds and landscaping, fenced yard, new rear patio area, sprawling front porch and covered entrance. Enter home thru original double leaded-glass doors into an elegant foyer with 10-foot ceilings, a stunning staircase and original hardwood floors. To the left, enter a formal Living Room w fireplace thru to an enclosed side porch used as a reception area and side entrance. To the right off foyer, enter a formal Dining area thru to Butler's pantry and another enclosed porch area used as a secondary eating area overlooking side yard. Renovated kitchen with Italian marble backsplash, quartz countertops & GE Profile appliances. Mudroom, Laundry room, half bath off kitchen. Under-the-stairs reading nook/ storage area, complete the main level. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the second floor, including a recently remodeled en-suite primary bathroom with custom marble double vanity and low entry shower. Third floor features three bedrooms, and one full bath and walk-in cedar closet/storage area. Perfect for additional living area or home offices. Approx. 750sq ft of additional living area in full partially finished basement with additional storage area and outside exit to side driveway. Additional amenities include two car garage, turn around driveway, updated Pella Architectural thermal windows and doors, original & working 2" pocket doors, 10'ft ceilings on 1st fl & 9'ceilings on 2nd fl, some original leaded glass windows and doors, updated insulation thru-out, updated electric panels and updated heater.

Walk to Elkins Park and Melrose Park SEPTA stations, H-Mart, shops, restaurants and parks.