Cindy Ridgway's Lower Merion and Narberth New Listing Tour: Week of September 17, 2018

Cindy Ridgway tours new listings every week in and around the Lower Merion School District.  She saw quite a variety of homes this week, with prices  in quite a few different budgets. If you're trying to keep up with the market here in Narberth and Lower Merion, do yourself a favor, and follow Cindy's tours each week. Her notes are a quick way to see what's out there, and she's always available for questions at: [email protected] 

533 N. Spring Mill; Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach - Narberth

Starting on the west side of the LMSD, Cindy toured this Villanova home, just around the corner from Harriton High School. It's a 5667 sq ft, 5 bed/4.1 bath, listed for $1.375M.  The acre+ property includes a long-circular driveway, a big, three-car garage, and a paver patio and in-ground pool out back. The master suite is expansive, with a large sitting/dressing room, two walk-in closets and a gorgeous bathroom. A nicely finished lower level is being used as an entertainment space and a separate fitness area. See more at:  533 N Spring Mill RD, Villanova, PA 19085

1722 Sylvan Lane; Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Gladwyne

Next up on Cindy's tour was this 4 bed/3.1 bath on a cul-de-sac street,  in a Gladwyne neighborhood next to the Philadelphia Country Club. Listed for $800K, it has 4416 sq ft of living space on 3/4 of an acre of land full of trees and gardens, and backing up to a wildlife preserve. Of special note for some buyers are the two main floor bedrooms, including a master suite with sitting area and plenty of closets. The second floor has another two bedrooms and a full bath. The finished walkout lower level has storage and a powder room.  See the rest at: 1722 Sylvan LN, Gladwyne, PA 19035.

931 Crestmont; Courtesy of Kurfiss Sotheby's Int'l Realty-Bryn Mawr

Just down the road from the last home is this 4428 sq ft 5 bed/4.1 bath on 1.31 acres in North Bryn Mawr.  Listed for $1.299M, this property has a backyard pool and an attached two-car garage. The impressive eat-in kitchen has custom white cabinets, granite counters, high end stainless appliances, and a large center island. The first-floor master has a large sitting area and a feature-packed bathroom. Renovations to the walk-out lower level include a new full bath to service the pool. See all the photos and details at: 931 Crestmont RD, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. 

811 Muirfield; Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr

Also in northern Bryn Mawr is this 10,000 sq ft, 6 bed/5.2 bath listed for $2.59M.  The 1.62 acre grounds include a pool with covered entertaining areas. The interior delivers all the amenities you'd expect at this price point.  Kitchen highlights include a large center island, two dishwashers, butler's pantry, and a new SubZero refrigerator. The home has a spacious first-floor master, and a guest quarters with some privacy.  See for yourself at: 811 Muirfield RD, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

1211 Wyngate; Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford

Next on Cindy's tour was this 2665 sq ft, 4 bed/2.2 bath on more than half an acre in one of the quiet Wynnewood neighborhoods between Lankenau hospital and South Ardmore Park. ​   This one has mature landscaping and plenty of trees, making the back yard feel shady and tranquil.  The eat-in kitchen has newer appliances.  Plenty of closet space in the bedrooms.  See more at:  1211 Wyngate Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096. 

336 Station Rd; Courtesy of Long & Foster-Haverford

This next home is also in Wynnewood, but this one is in the neighborhood behind Whole Foods that has Narberth on one side and Suburban Square on the other. It's a 2280 sq ft, 5 bed/3.1 bath Dutch Colonial with a driveway and a detached two-car garage. The home has a bright, white kitchen with a breakfast room and an unfinished basement with plenty of room for storage. Listed for $600K. See the rest at: 336 Station Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096. 

408 S Woodbine Ave; Courtesy of Keller Williams Main Line

408 S Woodbine Ave; Courtesy of Keller Williams Main Line

This stone colonial has been added on to, creating a 3897 sq ft, 5 bed/3.1 bath on a private, wooded, half-acre lot with a pool. Listed for $675K, it has multi-zone AC, hardwoods throughout, tons of skylights and windows, and a new roof. Interesting features include stone walls inside that used to be exterior walls before the additions, and a funky "retro" bar on the lower level. See for yourself at:  408 S Woodbine Ave, Penn Valley, PA

19 Snowden Rd; Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach - Narberth

Last up was this 1940 sq ft, 5 bed/2.1 bath Colonial, listed for $499K. It sits on a quiet street halfway between the Bala Schools and the West Laurel Hill Cemetery, and just blocks from the Cynwyd Trail.  The home has hardwoods throughout,  an unfinished basement, and a flat back yard. See the pics and details at: 19 Snowden Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. 

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