Situated on a suburban, tree-lined, one-way street, this impressive, one of a kind home features fabulous original character with modern upgrades. Located steps away from Septa's Elkins Park train station with a 20 min ride to center city, the Creekside Food Co-op, Roling's Bakery, Elkins Park Library, many other shops, restaurants and parks and within minutes to major highways, this home offers a lifestyle of convenience. Enter through the front vestibule, with mercer tile, into the generous foyer with rich, wood paneling and 3 story turned staircase. The first floor includes the inviting living room/sitting room w/ cove lighting; powder rm; sun-filled music rm/den; stately dining room w/ ample windows; spacious kitchen and breakfast room w/ cherry cabinets, including above & in cabinet lighting w/ dimmer, 2 Fisher & Paykel dishdrawers, granite countertops, SS refrig, ceiling fan & O.E. to breezeway. The second floor includes a sizable parlor/family rm with FP, oak picture frame paneling, original fluer-de-lis designs in ceiling & access to office/library, walled w/ shelving; the main bd with newer MBA w/ deep soaking tub & stall shower; 2nd bd which enters a bright sunrm with balcony overlooking side yard. Walk in closet with built-in dresser & chest storage. 3rd floor offers 3 nice size bedrooms, with a special treat of a sun deck off of one of the bedrooms, and an updated, full bath. The basement has a game room w/ kitchenette; TV room with movie seats & FP; office/playroom w/ built-in desk, shelving & storage; full bath; under stairs storage & storage crawl space. You will find beautiful woodwork and cherry stained H/W flrs (w/ mahogany in-lays in 2nd flr rooms) throughout the house. To complete this treasure of a home there is a whole-house intercom system, 2 laundry areas, new flat roof on balcony and sundeck, and radon system. The grounds are a delight! Enjoy the back yard and covered patio w/ slate flr for entertaining or just relaxing. Through the breezeway is a 2 car garage w/ pull down stairs to attic storage. Come take a look, you won't be disappointed! Possible professional home office; sitting room has outside entrance and 1/2 bath. Buyer should inquire with township as to allowable profession. Home Warranty included. House is being sold in "As Is" condition.