249 Forrest Rd Merion Station, PA 19066

Imagine a home that feels like living in an English cottage set on a generous corner property on a tree lined quiet street in the heart of Merion Station. This authentic Main Line home proudly displays architectural features and details found only in a home that has and will withstand the test of time. These period appropriate elements are immediately apparent as you approach the solid wood front door w/ stained glass inset decorative windows and expansive porch. The backset staircase affords a wide welcoming foyer, w/ a fireside living room to your right & spacious dining room to your left. Walk through the butler s pantry w/ built-in cabinets & sink to the kitchen w/ updated appliances, solid wood cabinets, tiled backsplash & hardwood floors. The warm inviting kitchen is part of an addition that was built including a powder room w/ en suite laundry & a light flooded open, airy fireside family room flanked by windows on all sides w/ a wall of built-ins & separate entrance. THIS ADDITION ADDS AN EXTRA 394 SQ. FT OF LIVING SPACE. A private, serene side garden is accessed from this family room. A back staircase, part of the addition, takes you up to the 2nd floor. As you ascend this 2-story windowed staircase you ll enter the private master suite by way of a nook ; perfect as a home office, library or sitting area. A separate dressing area with 4 closets and ample built-in storage along w/ private bath completes the master bedroom suite. Second spacious bedroom & hall bath complete the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor boasts 2 equally spacious bedrooms and hall bath w/ a claw foot tub. There is a walk-in closet on this level providing an unusual and unique amount of storage. Basement is a perfect play-space with high ceilings and natural light measuring 11.5 X 21.5 on the finished side! More closets and storage in the basement as well; separate furnace room. All knob and tube was removed and replaced with updated wiring October 2019. All electrical was simultaneously updated. Central air in family room/kitchen addition only. Hardwood floors & a remarkable amount of storage & closet space throughout this home. This unique, incredible home is a 10 minute walk from the Paoli/Thorndale line at the Merion stop (R5). Walk to location includes the Merion Botanical Park, Merion Tribute House, Merion Elementary School, Wynnewood shops & restaurants & Narberth borough. Close proximity to houses of worship, private & parochial schools. Will you be the next fortunate buyer you were hoping to be? Don t wait; this is a highly coveted area with million + dollar homes in a very special neighborhood in the award winning Lower Merion School District.