515 Locust Ln N West Chester, PA 19380

Welcome to 515 Locust Lane North though this home is in the sought-after West Chester Borough you will feel as if you are on vacation in Key West as you enter this beautifully maintained home. Located in the private neighborhood of Hoopes Park this home offers year-round access to the park situated directly across the street. Tennis and pickle ball courts, an open field for endless activities, wooded area with pavilion, playground, and a large baseball field just to name a few. The summer months bring music festivals and other gatherings that bring the community closer together. From street view you will find a beach bungalow style home, but this is an illusion as this home is built on a hill and is in fact a full two-story from the rear of the house give it the true feeling of a California Rancher. The character and charm of this home starts with the new shingle roof completed in 2023, the use of the multiple textures of stone, stucco, and siding. Large slider windows wrap around the Florida room, French style and sliding doors on both levels and multiple skylights bring in the sun which on those sunny day’s shines on this front of the home throughout the entire day. Upon stepping up on the front deck and entering through the French doors you will find yourself standing in a beautifully lit, open concept kitchen with cathedral ceilings, skylights, recessed lighting, a large kitchen island with granite countertop, with space to seat your guests. The kitchen opens to a large dining area and living room with fireplace. The living room has new four panel lite wall with center dual sliding section to open to the outdoor Trex built balcony for entertaining both indoors and out. The Florida room (currently being used as a large office space) will be a retreat for calm and peaceful summer nights for the new owners, with a view of the Koi Pond and Hoopes park you will be able to slide open all the widows giving you the feeling of being outside. When the heat rises or the winter winds blow, this 4-season room is still in use with its own heating a cooling mini splint. The main floor rounds out with 2 primary suites. Both with renovated bathrooms and one with a large walk-in closet and access to the Trex balcony. On the lower level you'll find the family room with ground level access to the beautiful private backyard. A true owners oasis with a hot tub, inground pool, gazebo, and mature plantings. Can you picture the gatherings of friends or maybe just a relaxing day alone? Whichever it is it will sure to please in this private well-kept space. The lower level inside offers the additional 2 bedrooms, one of which with it's own private entrance, is adaptable for an In-Law suite, Airbnb, home business, yoga retreat, etc. Along with the laundry area you will also find 2 full bathrooms on this level, one with a full glass surround shower and custom tile and the other a with a jacuzzi tub for soaking after a long day. Your own private retreat that feels worlds away yet situated in a perfect location for a walk to downtown for shopping and enjoying the many wonderful restaurants and festivals that the borough has to offer. Yet only minutes from the train station for a ride into Center City Philadelphia.