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Living in Media, PA

There is a reason why Media is called “Everybody’s Hometown”, this quaint town rich in history, is the home of the county courthouse. Here you will find a blend of fine dining, pubs, family restaurants, a variety of ethnic cuisine, coffee clubs, live entertainment including The Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, and an array of unique shops. It is also located minutes from Hedgerow (America's First Repertory Theatre).

There are numerous events throughout the year including a Jazz Fest, Dining Under the Stars, Holiday Parade and a ball drop on New Years Eve. Media’s train station provides easy access to Septa and Amtrak rail lines and bus routes. It is only 20 minutes from center city Philadelphia, 1 hour from Atlantic City and other Jersey Shore points, 10-15 minutes to Delaware and close to other local attractions including 2,600 Acre Ridley Creek State Park, Longwood Gardens, Valley Forge State Park, Brandywine Battlefield and so much more.

Award-Winning Rose Tree-Media School District

Penncrest High School
Springton Lake Middle School
Media Elementary School

Property Details and Upgrades

200-amp electric service (home rewired removing all knob & tube)
Natural Gas Heating system (2006) New boiler with original radiators
Public Water and Public Sewer
Efficient gas domestic hot water heater (2006)
Central Air (2006) second and third floor only … first floor is comfortable
Two fireplaces (Living room and Dining room….decorative)
New water lines from street to house (2006)
Three frost-free hose bibs (2007)
Seven Anderson replacement windows (2013)
10’ ceilings on first floor and 9’ ceiling on second floor
Hunter Douglas custom blinds throughout
Mahogany porch decking (2006)
Newer rear porch roof (2006)
Newer front tin porch roof (2007)
Estate fencing front yard (2006)
Cedar fencing backyard (2015)
Private driveway and original storage shed
Slate patio
Brick walkways
7 glass block windows (2014)
First floor laundry and powder room with pedestal sink
GE Front Load Washer/Dryer
Kitchen: 42” Cherry Cabinetry with underlighting
Granite kitchen countertops
Granite island with double bowl stainless steel sink
GE Profile stainless steel appliances
Tile backsplash
Chandelier, Pendant Lighting, Recessed Lighting
Crystal chandelier in dining room
Chandeliers in Kitchen, Hallway, Foyer and Bathroom
Recessed lighting in Kitchen, Living Room & Bedroom
Heated Sunroom with a wall of windows & 2 Atrium doors to the backyard
Restored Hardwood flooring throughout
Crown molding throughout
Ornate staircases with wooden rail and balusters
Built-in shelving in bedroom
Original solid wood double-door entrance featuring transom
Hall Bath with tile floor, Rainfall shower head & Soapstone vanity
Tile shower with frameless glass door
Master Bedroom with separate dressing area/sitting room
Master Bathroom with marble vanity and marble topped window seat, heated tile flooring, custom oversized frameless glass shower, Original arched windows (some with stained glass accents) and claw foot soaking tub
Bay windows in bedroom and dining room
Ornate chandelier in bedroom
Updated plumbing
Attic with added insulation
Exterior brick power washed and pointed