Lower Merion and Narberth New Listing Tour - Late April 2019

Looking to stay on top of the real estate market in and around the Lower Merion School District? Every week Cindy Ridgway tours new listings and reports back with her notes on what's out there.  If you have any questions about any of these homes, or you need expert help buying or selling in this area, reach out to [email protected].  

27 S. Washington Ave; courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford

Cindy's tour started in Bala's Belmont Hills neighborhood, with this 1992 sq ft, 4 bed/2 bath colonial, listed for $399K. Buyers who need a first floor bedroom will like that there is a full bath on the first floor with a room that could function as a fourth bedroom, den or office. The home also has a driveway and an unfinished basement.  See more at: 27 S. Washington Ave, Bala Cynwyd.

168 Idris Rd; courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr

Just a block away from the train station, in Merion Station, was this 1749 sq ft, 3 bed/1.1 bath twin, listed for $374,800. The updated kitchen has granite and stainless.  A finished basement provides that great extra space for a kids playroom. There's a fenced-in yard and a patio out back. It's already under contract, but you can see the rest of the details and photos at: 168 Idris Rd, Merion Station. 

403 N. Narberth Ave; courtesy of: Compass RE

Narberth Borough listings usually draw a crowd, and this one is right up the street from the center of town. It's a 2254 sq ft, 4 bed 2.1 bath colonial, listed for $525K. Like many Narberth homes, it has a nice covered front porch, but unlike many, it also has a driveway and garage! The backyard isn't huge, but it's cute, and has a nice flagstone patio. Much of the interior has been updated, including the white modern kitchen, the electric and the new paint. See the rest at: 403 N. Narberth Ave, Narberth. 

12 Brynwood Mnr; courtesy of: Duffy Real Estate-Narberth

Brynwood Manor is a tiny little private neighborhood in Narberth Borough, on the northern border. This 1165 sq ft, 2 bed/1.1 bath brick cottage was listed for $399K, but already went under contract. Upgrades include refinished floors, new roof and siding, update electric, and an updated kitchen, with stainless appliances. The property has a garage and driveway, and an unfinished basement, with laundry and storage. See for yourself at: 12 Brynwood Mnr, Narberth. 

444 Hidden River Rd; courtesy of: Compass RE

Looking for something a little larger?  Next Cindy toured this 5998 sq ft, 5 bed/4.2 bath stone colonial, listed for $1.275M. It sits on 1.4 acre lot in the  woods of Penn Valley, down by the river. The back yard is impressive, with a flagstone terrace nice landscaping, and a water garden with waterfall, and a pool. The big, eat-in kitchen has high-end appliances, skylights, and sliding doors to a flagstone patio. The master suite is large and loaded with features. A finished basement adds additional recreation space.  Check it out at: 444 Hidden River Rd, Penn Valley. 

12 Meredith Rd; courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr

In one of Wynnewood's Penn Wynne neighborhoods, Cindy toured this 3266 sq ft, 5 bed/3.1 bath stone colonial. It was listed for $649,900, and quickly went under contract. The house has hardwood floors throughout, high-velocity AC, and a brand new, white and grey, modern kitchen. The lower level has laundry, storage and access to the attached garage. See more at: 12 Meredith Rd, Wynnewood. 

603 Woodleave Rd; courtesy of: Long & Foster-Haverford

In Bryn Mawr, not far from Bryn Mawr College and Harriton High School, Cindy saw this newly listed 4000 sq ft, 4 bed/2.2 bath stone colonial, listed for $1.33M. The home has classic features, like arched doorways, deep windowsills, and built-in cabinetry and shelving. The modern, eat-in kitchen has a center island and a breakfast area with high ceilings and exposed beams. Want a sitting room or a fireplace in your master suite?  This home has both! See for yourself at: 603 Woodleave Rd, Bryn Mawr. 

1079 Baron Dr; courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Gladwyne

1079 Baron Dr; courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Gladwyne

This next Bryn Mawr home looks like a castle, is as big as one, and the amenities will make you feel like a king or queen. It's a 9238 sq ft, 5 bed/5.3 bath Tudor-style estate home, listed for $2.395M. This mansion, that the owners call, "Castlebridge", sits on an acre+ lot halfway between Harriton High School and the Philadelphia Country Club. The home has grand finishes everywhere you look, and includes a pool, home theater, stunning kitchen, hidden wine room, and too many other features to mention.  You need to see this one to believe it, so browse the gallery at: 1079 Baron Dr, Bryn Mawr. 

213 Landover Rd; courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Devon

In Bryn Mawr's Coopertown neighborhood, Cindy toured this 1787 sq ft, 3 bed/2.1 bath stone colonial. The asking price was $448K, and the home is already under agreement. It's a nice house, with an updated kitchen, and updated bath, and some freshly painted rooms. The full bath in the lower level gives it some real possibilities to use not only as entertaining space, but as a guest or au pair suite.  See more at: 213 Landover Rd, Bryn Mawr. 

173 Clemson Rd; courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford

Still in Bryn Mawr, in that same Coopertown neighborhood, Cindy toured this renovated 1770 sq ft, 3 bed/2 bath stone colonial.  This one was listed for $520K, and is also under contract. The updated kitchen is white and modern, with polished marble countertops, subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Beyond the kitchen is a wonderful family room with tons of light from the skylights, windows and sliding doors to the patio. See the rest at: 173 Clemson Rd, Bryn Mawr. 

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