423 N Bellevue Ave Wayne, PA 19087

A wonderful walk-to-Wayne historic home with all the charm and upgrades you have been searching for. The 1906 Chauffer's Cottage was originally deeded by a local family to their chauffeur for him and his family to live in as long as they liked; his daughters spent their lives there and only two families have owned it since. Character abounds, from the moment you walk up to the grand front porch with views of the stunning roses to the custom built-ins in the living and family rooms, corner cabinets in the dining room, nooks everywhere and warm refinished heart pine hardwoods. Extensive original mill work is highlighted by the plantation shutters throughout, and the original brick exterior wall is a feature in the renovated family room addition, which boasts a custom AV system with surround sound and wood-burning stove. The comfortable, upgraded kitchen will be your gathering spot and is ready for your gourmet meals with new Corian counters, new flooring and subway tile back splash, functional pantry space, custom bookshelf and more. Eat here or head out to the covered back porch for a relaxing night dining outdoors, with a delightful backyard for gardening, a fire pit, or whatever your needs. A shed stands where the original chauffeur's garage once stood and might be a place to add a garage again. On the second floor, Cottage Industries did a complete renovation, including creating a master bedroom retreat with gas fireplace, a lovely ensuite bath and a dressing room replete with organizers/bureaus by California Closets, plus installing a new hall bathroom with beautiful tile work. The third floor offers two pleasing bedrooms with California Closets built-ins and the convenience of an added half bathroom. A sampling of the extensive system upgrades include a new furnace, water heater, upgraded electric, installing two-zone central air, windows, new gutters and downspouts, and red cedar fencing with custom gates and trellises. Visit this home today to experience the impressive custom upgrades and system improvements made to this magnificent home in this most desirable location!