241 Ogden Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1019 $1,295,000

Interior Sq. Ft: 3,734
Acreage: 0.77
Age:104 years
Style:
Colonial
Subdivision: Swarthmore Hills
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
🌳 Land, Light & Lifestyle at 241 Ogden Avenue! ðŸ¡âœ¨ If you’ve been dreaming of a home with space to stretch out, this is the one! Set back off Ogden Avenue, this stunning circa 1920s residence is gracefully nestled on a beautifully landscaped 0.8-acre lot 🌿—an ideal blend of privacy, charm, and natural beauty. A hand-laid brick and stone walkway leads you to the custom antique glass front door 🚪. Enter a welcoming foyer with a convenient coat closet and powder room 🧥🚻. The elegant center hall beckons you forward, flanked by French doors that open to one of several serene terraces—perfect for enjoying the deep, green lawn and tranquil surroundings 🌞🌿. To the right, the front-to-back living room features a striking wood-burning fireplace 🔥 and another set of French doors that lead to yet another terrace—bringing the outdoors in. To the left, an open office area connects to a Juliet balcony and leads seamlessly into the formal dining room—a perfect space for hosting 🎉. Just beyond the office is a sunroom straight out of a storybook 📚💫. With Spanish tile flooring, a graceful bowed window, three built-in bookcases, and a cozy fireplace, it’s easy to see why this is a favorite spot! Bonus features on the main floor include a tiled butler’s bar, multiple staircases (yes—3 staircases up, 3 down, and even 3 garden bridges!) and a thoughtfully remodeled kitchen 🳠featuring granite counters, a bright breakfast nook, abundant cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, windows framing scenic views 🌄, and an incredible ensuite bathroom with granite-topped vanity, walk-in shower, dual custom sinks, and terrazzo tile flooring ðŸ›. Four additional spacious bedrooms and two more full baths offer flexibility and room to grow ðŸ›ï¸ðŸ›ï¸ðŸ›ï¸ðŸ›ï¸. Don't miss the finished basement rec room—a true entertainment hub complete with a built-in TV/audio system, kitchenette, and powder room 🎬ðŸ¿. 🚗 The 2-car garage (with second-floor storage!) offers private access off Swarthmore Avenue for added convenience. 🌟 All of this is located in the vibrant Swarthmore community—close to the town's events, parks, local shops, library, CO-OP grocery, Swim Club, and regional rail station 🚉. You're just 20 minutes to Philadelphia International Airport and a short commute to downtown Philly or Wilmington! 🆠Served by the award-winning Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, this home combines timeless elegance, thoughtful design, and unbeatable location. 📠241 Ogden Avenue is more than a home—it’s a place to live your next chapter with beauty, comfort, and connection. ðŸ¡ðŸ’«
Primary Bath: 30 X 10 - Upper 1
Bathroom 2: 11 X 8 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 15 X 11 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 14 X 11 - Upper 1
Bathroom 3: 8 X 6 - Upper 1
Bedroom 1: 13 X 23 - Upper 1
Bedroom 5: Upper 1
Living Room: 23 X 13 - Main
Office: 14 X 12 - Main
Sun/Florida Room: 23 X 13 - Main
Dining Room: 19 X 14 - Main
Breakfast Room: 10 X 8 - Main
Kitchen: 25 X 10 - Main
Family Room: 27 X 17 - Lower 1
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
High School: Strath Haven
Features
Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Main Floor Laundry
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Detached Garage Spaces #: 2;
Interior
Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchenette, Additional Stairway, Basement Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance Basement, Partial , Partially Finished Basement, Basement Windows, Gas/Propane Fireplace, Wood Fireplace
Exterior
Block Foundation, Stone Foundation, Stucco Exterior, Balconies- Multiple, Patio(s), Extensive Hardscape, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Water Falls
Contact Information
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