7809 Knox Rd, Glenside, PA 19038

Welcome to 7809 Knox Road in the very desirable, quaint, and friendly neighborhood of Laverock! This solid-built stone and brick facade Center Hall Colonial exudes charm and character and is located on a quiet tree-lined street. The newly pointed flagstone walkway (2025) which is surrounded by mature perennial plantings and gorgeous flowering trees leads you to this magnificent home. Once inside, you will be greeted by the spacious foyer boasting hardwood floors that continue throughout the home. The formal living room showcases a beautiful stone wood-burning fireplace and a large sun-filled bay window with plantation shutters. Adjacent to the living room via the large sliding glass door is a gorgeous custom screened-in porch that was erected (2017) which showcases 4 skylights and a large ceiling fan, making this a cool, private retreat. The porch was constructed using pet screening for added durability. If you love to cook and entertain, the spacious gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream! The enormous 10 ft. long kitchen island features a granite countertop, a prep sink, and plenty of cabinet and drawer space and bar seating. The cabinets extend throughout the entire kitchen with soft-close features along with under-cabinet lighting for added convenience. The counter space is abundant and boasts granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, pendant and recessed lighting, and a tile backsplash. Completing the kitchen is a cozy sun-filled dining nook with a bay window seat, an office workstation, bamboo flooring, classic wainscoting and plantation shutters. Immediately off the kitchen, you will find the convenience of a mud and laundry room combination providing easy access to the driveway. Completing the main level is the tucked-away powder room and a hall coat closet. Ascending to the second level, you encounter the spacious Owner's Suite featuring an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The Owner’s Suite also features plantation shutters and two good-sized closets of which one is a walk-in. Completing this level are two additional large bedrooms with plentiful closet space, a hall bathroom with linen closet, and two additional landing closets.   The massive unfinished walk-out basement offers tremendous possibilities for expanding living space or recreational needs, with windows that bring in natural light.   The backyard is an outdoor enthusiast's retreat, offering a wonderful space for gatherings and entertainment. You will enjoy the lovely mature lush gardens and flowering trees - truly a gardener's haven! In the summer, the gardens are overflowing with native perennial plants. The yard is a NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat (2023). The beautiful hardscape patio was added in (2021). The back yard is surrounded by a low maintenance aluminum fence with the exterior patio area conveniently accessible to the screened-in porch. A Tuff Shed was added in (2021) for all your gardening projects. The long driveway leads to the two-car detached garage. Noteworthy projects that were completed this year (2025) include professional soft washing of all exterior surfaces and painting of outside and some interior areas of this lovely home. High Velocity AC was installed throughout (2020) and a new water heater(2023). The location is ideally suited for convenient access to shops and restaurants of Chestnut Hill, Center City Philadelphia, and Rtes. 309 and PA Turnpike, the charming community of Glenside and the Keswick Theater, the Philadelphia Cricket Club, La Salle College High School, Germantown Academy, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Ancillae-Assumpt Academy and nearby Septa stations. Come visit and fall in love!!