18 Bala Ave

You won't believe all the unique details that span this completely renovated Main Line gem! Renovated in 2015, this 3,500 sq ft home features 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bath home includes a basement studio apartment with private entrance. This 110 year old classic attached asymmetrical stone home spans four floors. Enter 18 Bala Ave through the large front stone arched front porch into the living and dining rooms which are enlightened through wide triple arched windows. On the main level you'll find a well equipped kitchen including a stainless steel peninsula, granite counter tops, slate floor, two full size refrigerators, deep freezer, split top/bottom oven, electric range cook-top, stainless steel sink, dishwasher, a bar height corner office, pass through dining window and powder room. The dining room includes long granite counter tops, built in wall-to-wall cabinets, a small stainless steel sink and hidden second dishwasher. This spacious living room comes complete with a beautiful wood burning fireplace ready to use. The second floor opens up to the Master bedroom with an en-suite bath, two additional bedrooms, a hall bath, laundry room and a large storage space. In the master bedroom you'll find a walk-in closet and an additional two closets. The master bathroom boasts a shower, one tub, and heated floors throughout! The third floor includes three spacious bedrooms with ample closet space, a full bath as well as a hall closet and additional over-sized storage room. The basement is graced with a professionally renovated art studio; the perfect for your creativity to flourish. Additionally, you'll find a comfortable studio apartment complete with a full kitchen, full bath and laundry room. With its own private entry it makes this apartment space perfect for guests to come and go at their leisure. New heating and central air installed in 2015, plus the original hot water radiators throughout, with four individual thermostat controls and of course ceiling fans in every bedroom. Find yourself outside enjoying cocktails on your over-sized back deck complete with a custom pergola. The adjacent covered portico is great for bbqs (large double natural gas grill included) and outdoor dining. The backyard offers a detached double garage and garden shed for extra storage. Over-sized double driveway spans the length of the property. Gated and fully fenced in front and back yards. There is a community playground and tennis courts just across the street. Fun facts about this home- This home was originally built in 1910 for brother and sister families. 18 closets (including 5 walk-ins), 5 showers, 3 bath tubs, 5 toilets, 2 laundry rooms and 2 hot water heaters. This dynamic home is conveniently located only a minute walk to the train station and bus stop for a quick commute to center city Philly, or drive to City Hall in 10 minutes. 2 hour drive to NYC and Baltimore and an hour to Atlantic City, Lancaster, and Poconos and a mere 20 minute drive to the Philadelphia International Airport. Nearby to- City Ave District, St Joes, Fairmount Park, MLK and Kelly Drives, U Penn, Phila Zoo and Museum of Art (think Rocky steps) all within 10 minutes via Rt.76 Schuylkill River Expressway.