Welcome to the Worrell Barn! The Worrell family came to the 'New World' with William Penn on his ship 'Wellcome' in the 17th century. The first Worrell born in North America was John Worrell, who traveled back to Europe to gain his medical training, returning to become the first Doctor in Upper Providence Township, acquiring 600 acres along Crum Creek! Fast forward 173 years when the land first left the Worrell family. In 1957, the barn was purchased by the Praznic family (he was a plumber and the Upper Providence plumbing inspector) that converted the barn into a delightful mid-century residence and converted the old chicken coop into a separate 1-bedroom in-law apartment. The full-sized basement provides direct access from the driveway, offering over 1,000 Sq. Ft. that the current owners use as a large workshop. It could easily accommodate 6 cars! The main house provides one-floor living, with 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Enter into a slate-floored entryway with wainscoting and a large coat closet. The kitchen is a chef's dream, with Cherry cabinets, granite counters, 2 wall ovens, 2 microwaves, 2 cooktops (one electric, one propane), a central island & dishwasher. The living & dining rooms have random-width, pegged Red Oak flooring, ceiling beams and a shared (see-through) propane fireplace. A set of French doors provides access to the full-width deck that runs along the entire length of the house. Down the rear hallway, the laundry is conveniently located outside the three bedrooms. The first guest bedroom has another set of French doors to access the rear deck. The second guest bedroom has a wall of built-in bookcases, base cabinets and a desk area. A renovated hall bathroom with a tub/shower combination serves these two bedrooms. The primary bedroom has windows on two sides, a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with a large stall shower and custom vanity. Back into the hallway, there is a pull-down staircase that provides access to the full-height attic. Here, one can see the original structure of the 19th century barn, while the central A/C system provides the modern convenience of air conditioning and plywood flooring allows for additional storage. Down past the entry hall, a huge vaulted & paneled family room overlooks the rear yard (including two waterfalls & a pond) with French doors to the outside, a wet-bar area along with two closet areas. Back outside, walk past the family room, and a completely separate entrance gains access to the in-law apartment. A small entry vestibule provides a convenient weather barrier prior to entering the apartment. One could open up access from here into the family room mentioned earlier. A cozy living area is open to a tidy kitchen with a counter-height bar for two stools. A storage closet is tucked behind the living area where a separate hot water heater services the needs of the apartment. A full bathroom with a stall shower is located beyond the kitchen, while the bedroom is at the very end of the space. Back outside, there is one more area to share, and that is the 'equipment garage' that provides yet another covered storage area for lawn equipment. It is open on the rear, yet has an overhead door facing the street and a driveway that connects all the way down to Crum Creek Road. The location is so convenient to so many things! One can access Route 1 and the I-476 in less than 5 minutes. That gets you to the airport in under 15 minutes (without rush hour!). Just 10 minutes away are all the fabulous shops & restaurants of downtown Media (and all of the various festivals that are promoted & sponsored by the Media Business Authority) and a farmer's market along with a very unique Trader Joe's that is housed inside the historic Armory building! Just 15 minutes in the either direction, you can get to the Whole Foods in Newtown Square or the beautiful campus & arboretum at Swarthmore College along with the Swarthmore Coop. 2023-03-15
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