212 S CHESTER RD Swarthmore, PA 19081

Located in the heart of Swarthmore, this nearly 4000 sf Victorian home offers numerous updates, period character and convenient proximity to the benefits of town living. Built just after the turn of the century, the home has show-stopping architectural details such as a wrap-around covered porch, stained-glass windows, soaring ceilings, hardwood floors and pocket doors. Recent improvements include re-wired electrical system, new furnace, updated kitchen with stainless appliances, renovated baths and much more. From the large covered porch, pass through the vestibule into the light-filled living room with gas-fireplace. Next is the grand dining room, built for large gatherings. The back half of the home is a open great room with newer kitchen, breakfast room and family room. At the back door is a mud room and laundry room with a powder room, all tucked away out of sight. exits out back to the large screened in porch with doors that lead to a dog run and also to the level lawn. Two sets of stairs lead to the second level. The master suite has a private bath with Jacuzzi tub and a large walk in closet. There are four more rooms on this floor which can all serve as bedrooms, or a multitude of other purposes such as exercise room, media room and more. The full hall bath has been renovated. On the third floor there are four more rooms - a rec room for games, an office and two more bedrooms plus a newer full bath with laundry hook up. The driveway takes access from Harvard Ave providing ample parking behind the home. Swarthmore Borough is a sidewalk filled and tree line community within the award-winning Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. The town offers a SEPTA station, major bus route, the gorgeous campus of Swarthmore College and a retail district which is host to many community events.