519 Forrest Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

IN LOVE WITH YESTERYEAR..and a touch of modern too?? Spend a LIFE WELL LIVED in this SPACIOUS AND GRACIOUS,stone and stucco,4394 sq ft,on-it's-side CH manor home.One street from Drexel Park.TIME FORGOT ABOUT this 8 BR remnant of a gentler past.The seller upgraded to pass it along to you.Now it's your turn to put your decorative touches on this home w/lots of history & vintage amenities galore!Wainscoting,columns,double and triple crown and dentil mouldings,high baseboards,the most gorgeous mirrored "chifferobes" in 4 of the BR's,high ceilings,French doors,paneled bay windows w/seats & storage benches,glass knobs,deep sills,back staircase,beveled glass and warmly stained built-in's & bookcases.Wonderous woodworking detail!Couple all this with a large maple,stainless & granite kitchen w/CT flrs,a 3-tiered back deck,new toilets and vanities,newer casement & double hung windows and a 2nd flr sunroom w/12 windows that looks out to the "spaced out" lot(.38 acres)w/lush landscaping & d/way for multiple cars.Dimensional shingled roof(2006),1st flr laundry and richly stained original hw's.WOW!An overhang sits atop the front entry door w/sidelights & beveled glass.Step into the entry complete w/marble flooring,then to the CH w/coat closet & half walls w/columns.On the left is the expansive Great Room that shows off window seats under the 6-window bay,BI's inside the half walls for your precious treasures,recessed lights & French doors to the covered,open front porch. Relax here and take in the going's on in the neighborhood.Friends will love to pop over to chat here. The "parlor" boasts a stone corner FP w/tile hearth/stone mantle,triple stained built-in's w/shelving & 3 sets of casements.To the right of the CH is the DR,featuring 4 sets of high,long casement windows inset into an alcove w/benches that open for storage.Notice the period china closet too.There are stainless appliances,granite c/tops and glass-tiled back splashes in the expansive kitchen.The cabinets are maple,& there is a double casement over the stainless sink w/new faucet.Off the kitchen is the "morning room" w/CF where you can dine less formally.The back staircase originates from here.Don't miss the 1st flr PR & laundry rm as well.There are 4 BR's and ceramic-tiled full baths on the 2nd AND 3rd floors!In the 2nd flr hall is a BI linen closet w/5 drawers below.The 2nd flr BR's display captivating mirrored closets w/glass knobs,called chifferobes.Unfin bsmt-75 gal water tank.FREE HOME WARRANTY!