489 Ambler Rd

Fort Washington, PA 19034

Unusual Centennial Carriage House part of Thomas Anshutz Artist Colony-surrounded by a bucolic garden oasis with well established trees and ground cover. A sinuous brick path leads to front door under a covered porch with seven columns and herringbone brick flooring. Historic architectural details are incorporated throughout this 4 bedroom 1 full bath plus 2 1/2 bath house.The first floor has 9ft ceilings with 6 over 6 windows and southerly exposure. Hardwood flooring and plaster walls comprise the interior. A cozy Fireplace with mantle and stone hearth accents the Living Room. A formal dinning room sits to the other side with a door to the fully equipped Kitchen and powder room. A custom built in table anchors the kitchen area with a windows on two sides with a floor to ceiling wooden pantry and cabinet. The mudroom leads to the rear porch and deck with access to the parking and garden. The primary bedroom has windows on three sides over looking gardens. The full tub and shower bathroom has tile flooring and wood paneling with a large line closet. A second bedroom has a private half bath. The third bedroom has closets on either side of the entrance. The fourth bedroom or office has a floor to celling window. The basement is used for storage and the laundry area. There is lot of room for out door entertaining on the deck with a gas grill or in the terraced garden area. There are two storage sheds, one in the rear of the garden and one at the front of the driveway. Four cars can be parked in that area. This is a gem tucked away in a charming haven. A must see!