211 Benjamin West Avenue

Swarthmore, PA 19081

This gracious 1920s colonial revival boasts beautiful original woodwork, a surprisingly open living space, and a spacious addition allowing all the comforts of a modern lifestyle. The peaceful setting is just blocks from everything Swarthmore Borough has to offer. A classic slate walkway leads to the open front porch with its grand columns and handsome mahogany decking. Open the wide front door and soak in the Southern exposure, which fills the house with soft light. An inviting open living room and dining room space spans from one side of the original house all the way to French doors opening into a sunny office on the other. A Mercer tile fireplace and beamed ceiling provide visual anchors for this expansive, light-filled space. Ample built-ins make the perfect home for books or artwork. The office offers three walls of bright windows, making this a deliciously lovely space for working, studying, or relaxing at home, all with a view of the changing seasons. The updated kitchen features a tile floor and backsplash, oak cupboards and gleaming granite counter tops, as well as a quintessential view of nature from the sink. Doors from the kitchen and the open living space spill into the family room addition, which boasts more windows overlooking the backyard, as well as a gas fireplace with pretty tile surround and a door to the deck. A powder room completes the first floor. Upstairs, the primary bedroom addition includes an en suite full tile bath with a glass shower and a walk-in closet. The original primary bedroom as well as two more bedrooms, a full bath, and a bonus room can also be found on the second floor. Outside, enjoy a lush view of the creek and trees from a large gorgeous deck. Located just one block from sought-after Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School, two blocks from the Swarthmore Swim Club, and three blocks via footpath to downtown Swarthmore, 211 Benjamin West is close to everywhere you want to be. Downtown Philadelphia can be reached in half an hour by car or train. The Philadelphia International Airport is just twenty minutes away by car. Whether you are seeking a home for quiet living or lavish entertaining, 211 Benjamin West offers plenty of space and plenty of charm. Just one special visit and you won’t want to say good-bye.