1230 Lenox Road is a rarely offered 5,000 plus square foot 1938 Colonial home in
Jenkintown Manor, close to public transportation, shopping centers & restaurants.
The Abington Club & Alvethorpe Park are both just a short walk. This is a true
statement piece featuring 5 bedrooms, with the potential of 2 more, 3 full & 1 half
bathrooms, a 3-car garage, and mature garden landscaping on just under a half-
acre. There are numerous architectural details, traditional ornate hardware & well-
appointed light fixtures. Touring this property will bring you back to simpler times
of elegance & prodigious craftsmanship with hidden gems along the way. There is
an additional stairway to navigate through this large home and even an elevator
(currently not in service)! The long driveway with stone pillars leads to the 3-car
garage, as the slate roof dramatically drapes the entire dwelling. Enter through
the main entry door in through the cove on the left side of the driveway. The large
foyer hosts slate flooring and an impressive spiral staircase complete with tray
ceilings and tasteful chandelier. On the main floor - to the left, just a step down
into the formal living room presenting wide plank hardwoods, floor to ceiling built-
ins, oversized curved sun-drenching windows and a gas fireplace with sconce
accent lights. There is a modern half bathroom as well a home office (or potential
first floor bedroom) with a large window and side patio access. Through the
interior French doors, enter the formal dining room also featuring a curved window
wall with accent lit bookcases, wide plank hardwoods and side patio access via
two sets of small French doors. Admire the chandelier and imagine the dinner
party potential. As you move into the kitchen you will see the abundance of
cabinetry, large island, a four-burner plus grill stovetop and double oven, filtered
instant hot water, plus a lovely view of the rear garden terrace area. Peek in the
cabinets to the right of the disguised SubZero refrigerator to see the levels of
storage some cabinets offer. There are several access points in the kitchen - the
front driveway, the backyard, the second staircase, and the basement. Up the
main oval staircase and to the right, the primary bedroom features an on-suite
bathroom with heated floors, a glass shower, soaking tub (with TV) and double
vanity. There is a timeless wardrobe hallway with a traditional closet and multiple
drawers. A bonus space with a large closet and lots of windows can be utilized as
an office, nursery, or dressing room. Bedroom 2, at the front of the home, has sun-
soaked window seats and is the largest of the additional bedrooms. The second-
floor laundry room has built-in cabinetry with a slide out ironing board, tons of
storage and a nice window view of the driveway. Bedroom 3 is on this level has
access to the full 3-piece bathroom. The closet hosts the closed off elevator. The
4th and 5th bedroom are up the back staircase, sharing a full combo shower/tub
bathroom. This hallway hosts multiple closets and another staircase to the
finished attic space above the garage, which has unlimited possibilities:
alternative home office, craft room, art studio, kids playroom or bedroom. (The
built-in box in the middle is where the mechanicals are for the elevator.) There is a
very large cedar closet for prime storage. The basement offers a partially finished
space with two other workshop areas, tons of storage and most mechanicals: (2)
200-amp panels in this home, 3 sump pumps, back-up hot water radiators, 3
HVAC zones throughout the property, new water heater 2021. Included in the sale
is the washer, dryer, and refrigerator. The pet-friendly fenced in
backyard is a gardener's dream, with some pavers, plants and multi-level garden ​
possibilities as well as full access to the front on either side of the home. Call to
schedule your tour today!