421 Woodland Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087

Property Description

This warm and inviting 5+ bedroom, 3/1 bath Arts & Crafts style home is nestled in the heart of a coveted, walkable North Wayne neighborhood. This c.1890 property has been extensively renovated and expanded to incorporate a large Family Room near the expanded Kitchen and Breakfast Room, a very large Primary Bedroom with spacious private Bath, and many other upgrades. Gleaming new wood floors on the 1st and 2nd floor seamlessly blend the rear addition to the original home. The lower level of the addition incorporates a rare feature for historic homes… a very large basement with 8 ft. high ceilings! This unfinished space offers fabulous potential add’l living space for recreation, exercise, and more. The flagstone front walk leads to an inviting covered porch, overlooking the beautiful gardens. An extra-wide front-to-back Entrance Hall dates to a 1920’s renovation and provides wonderful flow for entertaining. You’ll love the large Living Room with a wall of built-ins and an amazing fireplace with Mercer tiles. Almost all windows in this home have been replaced, but the formal Dining Room still features 3 vintage leaded-glass windows. You’ll love preparing meals in the bright Kitchen, with newer stainless appliances: double oven (2021), refrigerator (2022), range hood (2022) and dishwasher (2023) and extensive cabinet and counter space. The Breakfast Room is open to the Family Room and has glass doors to the rear patio and yard. A gas fireplace and cozy window bench enhance the large Family Room, which is near the convenient Mudroom, Powder Room, and main floor Laundry Room. A leaded glass window accents the staircase to the 2nd floor, where you’ll find 5 spacious Bedrooms and 2 full Bathrooms. The Primary Bedroom has en suite Bath plus a very large walk-in closet and add’l closet space. The oversized Hall Bathroom has a tub/shower combo, is divided into two rooms for privacy, plus there is direct access to one of the Hall Bedrooms. Up on the 3rd floor are a Playroom and a Storage Room – both with closets, and a renovated Hall Bathroom with stall shower. The owners have taken meticulous care of this property and it shows! The 2-car Garage was expanded and widened so that it easily accommodates 2 vehicles plus bikes and yard gear. Newer systems: HVAC (2017/2018), hot water heaters (2020/2022), gutters (2022), sewer line (2023), Living Room fireplace liner (2023), front porch columns (2023), new paint in all bedrooms (2023), generator, and refinished front porch floor (2023). Enjoy a warm sense of community with neighborhood events throughout each year such as progressive dinner, holiday events, a chili cook-off, and the annual soap box derby: all organized through the North Wayne Protective Association, the oldest civic association in the country. Ideally located in a picturesque neighborhood, this home is just moments away from renowned Radnor Schools, train, shopping, restaurants, and parks in the vibrant town of Wayne. Convenient access to the Blue Route, Center City and the Airport. Don’t miss the chance to make this house your home!