416 Waverly Rd, Wyncote, PA 19095

Come discover this wonderful 3-story all-brick Colonial, constructed in 1940 on a tree-lined street with sidewalks everywhere for morning or evening walks. The current owner is an avid gardener, and there is always something of interest in all four seasons. There is an amazing pink Cherry tree underplanted with astilbe & specimen hostas. There are heritage roses, clematis, peonies, allium, astilbes, lily of the valley, hydrangeas & even a Carolina allspice in the back yard. Perennials abound in all the various border gardens. Mature trees provide great shade, while the fencing & border plantings provide great privacy. Elevated from the road, a series of steps takes you up to the covered porch. The original hardwood floors with decorative wood inlays around the borders are in beautiful condition. The center hall plan is familiar to everyone, with a spacious front to back living room on the west side with a full wall of built-in display shelves and storage cabinets. The heated 4 season sunroom overlooks the side yard with 2 sets of French doors and 2 exterior doors to the yard. The dining room has chair rails and a delightful curio cabinet on one wall. The eat-in kitchen was just completely remodeled in 2024 and has made the most efficient use of space with an abundance of storage, quartz counters, marble backsplashes, a S/S apron-front sink w/ a garbage disposal, an electric stove, S/S dishwasher a French door refrigerator. There is a powder room tucked at the end of the center hall along with a coat closet and a door to the rear yard. Tucked into the corner between the 2-car garage and the kitchen is a delightful slate patio that is perfectly scaled for dining under the stars and to enjoy the vibrant plantings in the extra-deep rear yard. On the 2nd floor, the owner’s suite occupies the entire space over the living room below with an en-suite bath that was remodeled in 2010 with a separate tub & shower. There are 2 more bedrooms on this floor with an adjoining full bath (also remodeled in 2010) with a large stall shower. The third floor has the 4th & 5th bedrooms along with two large storage closets and the 3rd full bath. Downstairs, a portion of the basement has been finished and currently serves as a game room. The laundry room is right behind the game room, and there is ample storage in the unfinished portion of the basement where all the mechanicals are located. The sewer line was replaced in 2006 and the roof was replaced in 2023. All of the windows have been replaced during the current owner’s tenure. There are two central A/C systems that were replaced in 2016 and 2022. For those that know Wyncote, it is an amazing walking community, with sidewalks on most of the streets, five township owned parks in the community and the Glenside library & pool are just 3 blocks away. You can also walk to all the charming shops & restaurants along Easton Road in Glenside & Wawa. The Jenkintown/Wyncote SEPTA station provides the best service to Temple University, downtown Philadelphia, 30th Street Station, the universities & hospitals of Drexel & University of Pennsylvania & even the airport. Three train lines converge at this station, providing service every 10-15 minutes during peak hours. Just 5 minutes away, one will find many locally-owned businesses in downtown Jenkintown for dining, shopping and other service needs. Just 10 minutes away, one can find a Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods market in Jenkintown, and other grocery outlets are easily reached. Olde Wyncote is a magical community where neighbors become friends and a diverse stock of architectural treasures abound on every street.