2618 W Darby Road

SHOWINGS BEGIN ON SAT 5/11 @ 12:00PM Welcome to this beautiful center hall colonial in Merion Golf! With an abundance of curb appeal, this stone and stucco home presents great spaces with loads of character. Around the exterior of home youll find great little details such as the flagstone walkways, flagstone lined flower beds, intricate trim work around the enclosed side porch, and mature landscaping. Additionally, youll find a wide variety of trees and bushes, including three beautiful sycamore trees along Darby Road. The front walkway leading to the front door comes off of Decatur Road and steps up and into a grand center hall offering great space to welcome visitors. Oak hardwood floors shine with walnut trimmed inlays that run throughout the first floor. Further, elegant millwork trims the entrances and baseboards of each room. To your right youll enter the into a large formal dining room with bay window and chair rail that offers entrances into both the kitchen and back den. Granite tops, stainless steel appliances and custom wood cabinetry catch your eye as you walk into the kitchen. A commercial grade stove and wood trimmed vent hood, along with tiled back splash and custom lighting create a great space for cooking along with 3 beautiful windows in front the sink area providing lots of natural light. Just past the kitchen offers a great flexible space surround in windows that presents a first floor half bath, plenty of room for an office or mudroom and back French door entrance out to a large composite back deck, great for entertaining. The backyard offers low maintenance stoned yard, coy pond, a hot tub and a 1 car detached garage, connected to a private driveway off of Decatur Road. Back inside to the left of the main hall, youll find a very nice sized living room with stone fireplace with gas insert, recessed lighting, large bay window and two entrances into the enclosed front porch. Insulated windows encircle the conditioned space an offer another separate living space on the first floor. The second floor presents a large primary bedroom with 3 closets, along with 2 other good sized bedrooms and a full hall bath with large walk in seamless glass shower with bench, tile surround and pedestal sink. Additionally, the 2nd bedroom includes very convenient 2nd floor laundry. Stairs off the main hall lead up to a large 3rd floor that includes two additional bedrooms, storage spaces in the eves and a full hall bath with tub, tile surround and wainscoting. Stairs at the back of the first floor hallway lead down to a back outdoor exit, and continue down to a large unfinished basement. With loads of storage space, this basement offers great utility. Other great features of the home include 2 zone central air, 5 zone gas heat, gas hot water radiant heat, and insulated windows throughout. Located in a wonderful neighborhood, this home presents many walkable options just blocks away including Oakmont restaurant and business district, Paddock Park, the Havertown Farmers Market, the YMCA, the Pennsy Trail, Merwood Park and more! Also, part are the School District of Haverford Township, as well as, just minutes from public transit including the high speed line providing access to Philadelphia and the Main Line. Dont miss this great opportunity to own this beautiful home!