Very rarely do you have the opportunity to become the next steward of one of Ambler?s cherished Queen Anne Victorian homes, but today, 332 Lindenwold offers you this opportunity. This incredibly special home has been cared for by the same loving owners for the past 44 years, and while parting is such sweet sorrow, it is time for a new era to be ushered in.? As you approach the home, you are greeted by a beautiful mahogany porch, set against a natural stone facade. The porch has been entirely rebuilt, the flooring and steps were recently sanded/refinished. The entire exterior of the home has been professionally painted over the past 3 years. The roof was replaced and is warrantied until 2066.?Copper valleys were also installed, demonstrating the expert care and respect this home has been given.?Inside, you are welcomed into a striking foyer where you will find beautiful stained glass accenting the staircase inside the turret. This is one of the few homes where the original Chestnut doors, woodwork, and moldings have been beautifully preserved. To your right, through gorgeous double doors, you will find a stately living room. The bowed window, high ceilings and hardwood flooring are lovely highlights. Through the living room you will find a library which boasts a gas fireplace and custom made cabinetry/shelving. A French door leads you into the dining room, which is the heart of the home. The scale of this room allows for the most spacious of dining room tables; you?ll have no choice but to host the holidays. Natural light pours in from the oversized windows and the pi?ce de r?sistance is the spectacular built-in hutch. Beyond the dining room, you will find the kitchen which was completely gutted and thoughtfully renovated using high end materials that are in concert with the era of the home. Handmade cherry cabinetry, honed granite countertops, Pratt and Larson handmade tile backsplash, antique chestnut flooring reclaimed from a barn in NJ. New windows and doors with antique reproduction hardware were installed, not a detail was overlooked. There is also a rear stair case from the kitchen. Off the kitchen you will find a mudroom w/ access to a powder room and the rear yard. The 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms, a laundry room/studio, & nicely sized hall bathroom. The hardwood flooring has recently been revealed and refinished on this level and it is gorgeous. The rooms all boast lovely natural light and fresh paint in many areas. The convenience of a 2nd floor laundry room is not to be underestimated. When this room was redone, new walls, a skylight, cork floor, and built-ins were added. Ascending the turret up to the 3rd floor, is a dream. They just don?t make homes like this anymore. This floor opens with a small landing and a lovely bedroom off to your left. Straight ahead is a beautiful bedroom so large that it could become a wonderful primary suite. The Victorian roof lines imbue the space with bold character, there is an abundance of natural light, and 2 closets. Windows on the 3rd floor have been replaced w/ beautiful custom windows.
Down below, the basement is not your average Ambler basement, as it was completely stripped, a French drain & additional sump pump installed & the walls refinished. Surrounding the home, you will find extensive native gardens, fruit trees and shrubs, secret paths, two patios, a rain garden, and more. This spectacular garden was selected by PHS, for its tour in 2017, and recognized as a garden of distinction. You?ll likely be able to reap the bounty of the peach and pear trees this season. The rear yard is completely fenced and features gates on both sides of the house. A large detached garage offers parking for 2 cars, plus an additional room. Garage doors have remote openers and electrical was added for a future electric car. There is also a graveled area that can accommodate two cars.?332 is a living piece of Ambler?s rich history and presents an opportunity not to be missed.
