328 GREENWOOD AVENUE

WYNCOTE, PA 19095

Available for rent for the first time ever, & pets are allowed! Homes with this level of history, character, & modern updates rarely become available for rent in the Greater Philadelphia area. This remarkable property sits directly on & overlooks the 4.4 acre Robinson Park, in the heart of the sought after Wyncote Historic District within the A Rated Cheltenham School District. Robinson Park features an active & thriving community garden, a lovely pond, native flora & fauna, & originally served as the formal gardens, swimming pool, tennis courts, & mini golf course for the family of Henry Kline “H.K.” Walt. The home was designed by the architectural firm of Heacock & Hokanson & constructed in 1899 for Henry K. Walt, a successful financier & President of the Jenkintown National Bank. This home has been meticulously preserved & updated to offer modern comfort while retaining every bit of its period charm. This stately & stunning fully renovated 5 bedroom 2 full bath Tudor home features a 4 car brick paver driveway, a front yard framed by stone walls, & a large perennial landscaped rear yard that is fully fenced & gated with fieldstone walls & steps, organic raised herb & vegetable beds, flower beds, specimen trees, a two tier wraparound patio, & a wraparound deck directly off the kitchen. The outdoor spaces are exceptional for kids, pets, play, entertaining, barbecues, birthdays, & special occasions. Enter through an enclosed front porch & sunroom with a wall of windows that leads into the foyer. From here, step into the living & family room with a free standing wood burning fireplace & scalloped archways, dining room with original pocket doors, & the gorgeous renovated cook’s kitchen offering abundant storage & counter space, custom inset wood cabinetry, Zellige tile backsplash, quartz countertops, undermount sink, disposal, an ILVE 5 burner gas range & convection oven, Fisher Paykel refrigerator & freezer, Miele dishwasher, LG combo microwave/air fryer/convection oven (all appliances replaced within the last 3 years), brushed brass lights & faucet, custom wallpaper, & a pantry. The kitchen opens to the wraparound deck & to the elegant butterfly staircase connecting the upper floors. The baths have been updated, & the upper floors include the added convenience of a laundry room with a brand new Maytag washer & dryer. The second floor features a spacious primary bedroom suite with a dressing & sitting area, a full bath with radiant floor heating, & a combination bathtub & shower, along with two additional bedrooms. The third floor includes the fourth & fifth bedrooms, another full bath with a walk in shower, & a laundry room. The front bedroom on the third floor can make an excellent office or dedicated pet space. Additional updates & features include complete professional interior & exterior painting with Farrow and Ball colors, lime wash accents in select rooms, a Weil McLain gas heating system, Carrier high velocity central air system, a Bradford White gas hot water heater, 200 amp electric, an architectural shingle roof, original hardwood floors throughout, original wood pocket & paneled doors, Andersen Low E replacement windows, restored casement & double hung windows, beautiful moldings & millwork, & brass, crystal, & porcelain door hardware. The huge walkout basement offers direct access to the fenced rear yard & includes high ceilings, a utility sink, workshop, kids/pets/fitness rooms, & storage/gardening rooms. The home provides abundant windows, natural light, & generous storage & closet space, with expansive views of the gardens, yard, & Robinson Park from every window. The location is exceptional, minutes from Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Target, Curtis Arboretum, Jenkintown, Glenside, Abington, Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, restaurants, cafes, boutiques, schools, & more. Two blocks from the Jenkintown SEPTA train station, offering easy access to Downtown Philadelphia, 30th Street Station, & Philadelphia Airport.

Listing courtesy of Compass Pennsylvania, LLC



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