509 Applewood Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034

Property Description

If you have been searching for a one-of-a-kind quality-built home that has been meticulously maintained, then this is your lucky day! This stunning brick colonial is sited on a .74 acre lot and was custom built by the original owner who is now ready to pass the baton to a new family to love and cherish this happy home. The brick walkway, flagstone steps and the covered front door with custom wood detail welcome you and are the first of many unique features this gem offers. The elegant foyer has hardwood floors which are showcased throughout most of the rooms and is flanked by a large living room and a formal dining room. The spacious living room has a fireplace and gorgeous built-in bookshelves and is a wonderful room for entertaining! The formal dining room has charming wainscoting, and you will NEVER have to worry about not having enough room for holiday dinners or dinner parties! The kitchen with a wood beamed ceiling is truly an eat-in-kitchen and hosted daily meals for a family of 11 for over 50 years! There is an island with Jennair grill, a huge hutch, pantry closet, tons of cabinets and counter space and a door to the brick patio. A family room with wood beamed ceiling is off of the kitchen and opens to the sunroom featuring a tile floor, fireplace flanked by sunrise windows and a door to the back yard. This is a fabulous room that has gorgeous windows offering fantastic views that really bring the outside in! An updated powder room and convenient first floor laundry completes this floor. The second floor has 5 bedrooms all with hardwood flooring (one bedroom still has carpet but is hardwood underneath) 2 full baths and plenty of closet space in the rooms and the hallway for additional storage. The primary bedroom has a fireplace , several closets and opens to a full bath which also opens to another bedroom. The remaining bedrooms are spacious and offer tons of closet space. The size of the basement will WOW you! The owners were way ahead of their time -you have high ceilings, an outside exit, full bathroom, office, utility room and an amazing amount of family/entertaining space. You will love the oversized 2 car detached garage with driveway parking for all of your cars. The lot is spectacular and has mature plantings and trees offering privacy. This home is not your typical home! The windows, all doors, flooring, cabinetry and woodwork are all the absolute best quality. The incredible location is the icing on the cake! You are minutes to the PA Turnpike, Rt. 309, Manufactures Golf & Country Club, Manorlu Swim Club, LuLu Country Club, new UD Library, Fort Washington and Ambler Train Stations, downtown Ambler, parks, ballfields, Village Schoolhouse, shopping and more! You really need to see this beauty in person-there isn't enough space to truly describe the details and warmth this home has to offer. If you want to be the second owner of this wonderful home you better hurry!!!