422 Chapel Rd

Elkins Park, PA 19027

This gorgeous 5 bedroom, 3 full and 1 half bath Stone Colonial sits on land once owned by the Breuninger family who owned a local dairy business. This home resides on a lovely tree lined street in the much sought-after ELKINS PARK neighborhood! This stately 3600 square foot home combines old world architectural details such as a slate roof and copper gutters, with modern upgrades including hardwood floors and recessed lighting throughout most of the home, 8 1/2 foot ceilings, and decorative moldings including crown, chair rail and picture frame. The grand entryway is the central location to the formal dining room on one side with unique chandelier, large bow window with window seat, and access to the kitchen- perfect for entertaining! The family/living room on the other side of the foyer boasts a cozy gas fireplace with marble surround and dentil molding apron, plus French doors leading to the backyard patio. The eat-in kitchen (redone in 2018) has a center island with cooktop and stove hood, quartz countertops, plenty of cabinets, 2 stainless wall ovens, modern tile backsplash, dishwasher and stainless refrigerator. Off the kitchen is access to the raised laundry area leading to the 2-car garage with back door. Also on the main floor, a French door leads to a library/office/study with built-in bookcases and cabinets, perfect for working from home or relaxing with a good book! Walk up the grand staircase to the spacious main bedroom plus 4 other generously sized rooms. The main bedroom brings in lots of natural light and has 2 walk-in closets, built-in dresser plus an updated en suite bath. The 4 additional bedrooms each have large closets, one of which is cedar. These 4 rooms share the other 2 full bathrooms. A second staircase leads down to the kitchen - perfect for late night snacks! There are numerous closets throughout this home plus a large walk-out basement for extra storage. The park-like backyard has a flagstone patio with fishpond and awning area plus numerous perennials and mature trees situated on a corner lot on almost half an acre of land. Both Melrose Park and Elkins Park regional rail stations are nearby, with a short train ride to Center City Philadelphia! Eat at one of the restaurants in the charming business district of Elkins Park, or in the summer, grab your lawn chair and head to 11-acre High School Park for its summer concert series or one of its many festivals. Enjoy the wonderful parks, playgrounds and ball fields in the township, as well as the dog park in Curtis Arboretum. Close proximity to shopping, several houses of worship, Universities & Hospitals as well as 309 and the PA Turnpike.