241 OGDEN AVENUE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081

Land!  If you're looking for a home with land, 241 Ogden is your kind of home. Tucked off Ogden Avenue, this amazing 1923-1927 home is nestled over a beautifully landscaped 0.8-acre lot. Ideally positioned to maximize privacy and scenery, this stately home offers gorgeous wooded views a is chock full of character and modern livabilit. A hand-laid brick and stone walkway invites you to the custom antique, glassed front door. Just inside, a discreetly placed coat closet and powder room off the Foyer offer everyday convenience. The elegant center hall begs you to enter  with French doors that open to one of the several serene terraces, each perfectly placed to showcase the deep, curated lawn and invite the outdoors in.To the right, the front-to-back living room is anchored by an impressive wood-burning fireplace and opens to yet another terrace through its own set of French doors.To the left, an open office area leads to a Juliet balcony that connects seamlessly with the formal dining room. Tucked just beyond the office, you'll find a unique sunroom with Spanish tile flooring, a lovely bowed window, three built-in bookcases and a small fireplace.  This is favorite room for the owners! There is also a back staircase to the second floor and a tiled Butler's Bar.  In fact there at THREE staircases up, THREE staricases down and THREE bridges in the yard.  Stepping through the arched doorway at the back end of the Sunroom, you'll find a graciously appointed  formal dining room with deep silled windows and access to the Juliet balcony that leads back to the officea.  Just steps away, the remodeled kitchen  includes a bright breakfast nook, a spacious prep area with granite counters, tons of cabinetry and a walk-in pantry.  A second staircase leads to the Master Bath.   And there is an entrance for easy access to the back porch and garage.Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers privacy, comfort and stunning views. Once part of a former in-law suite, this spacious retreat now features soaring vaulted ceilings, windows overlooking the lush grounds and creek below and a show stopping ensuite bathroom. Complete with granite-topped vanity, terrazzo tile flooring, a walk-in shower, and dual custom sinks, this spa-like space is designed with both elegance and function in mind.  There are 4 more spacious bedrooms and two more bathrooms on this floor. And do not miss the finished Rec Room in the basement!  Outfitted with an extensive tv/audio system, this space provides a perfect retreat for all your tv viewing.  The kitchenette and powder room also bring utility to the space.  A 2-car Garage with 2nd floor storage is accessed from Swarthmore Avenue for a private entry to the house from the covered back door. With curb appeal abounding, 241 Ogden Avenue enjoys all that Swarthmore has to offer with fair, food truck and parade days so much fun. And, of course, the local shops, public Library, Swim Club, CO-OP grocery store, and train station. Served by prestigious Blue Ribbon Wallingford-Swarthmore schools, you are just twenty minutes from Philadelphia International Airport by car, and thirty minutes from downtown Philadelphia or Wilmington. From its classic architecture to its thoughtfully designed living spaces and breathtaking views, this home offers the perfect combination of timeless beauty and modern convenience'tailor-made for those looking to settle into their next, and forever, chapter.