Historic character fills this stately, brick Tudor home in the Gowen Estate section of Mt. Airy, available for sale after 60 years of meticulous stewardship. As you approach 512 Woodbrook Lane, you?ll notice the massive oak trees and other mature plantings that surround this home. The walkway to the front door is lined with hostas, hellebores, and pachysandra, dotted with Japanese maples, lilac bushes, rhododendron, and boxwood.

Step through the original arched front door into a sizable foyer ? with powder room and coat closet ? that provides a welcome buffer from the elements. Once inside, you?ll notice the original oak floors in marvelous condition, stunning black casement windows that brighten every room, tall baseboards and beautiful crown molding throughout the house. Off the foyer, two steps lead into the massive sunken living room that is flooded with natural light from eight windows! Through the living room is the formal dining room that could easily seat ten or twelve friends. The eat-in-kitchen offers solid wood cabinets and easy access to the laundry room with shower and large pantry featuring original wood cabinets. If you fancy yourself a master chef, the kitchen area could easily be opened up for an even bigger kitchen! On the way back to the foyer, you?ll pass the first floor bedroom, which is currently configured as an office.

From the foyer, the custom, gently curved staircase ascends to the second floor. The second floor layout includes three massive bedrooms as well as one smaller bedroom. The ?twin bedroom? has windows on 3 sides offering eastern, western, and southern exposures. This bedroom so large that it could easily be turned into two bedrooms. Around the corner, the three piece hall bath connects to the ?blue room,? which features two enormous walk-in closets with custom millwork. At the end of the hall, you?ll find the bright and airy primary suite, which also offers a large walk-in closet. The primary bathroom is incredibly charming with a tiled stall shower. Three of the second floor bedrooms include custom built-in shelves with storage underneath.

The basement is partially finished and features a wine room, exposed Wissahickon Schist walls, and access to the two car garage. Also in the basement, you?ll notice the newer boiler (5 years), potting area, and steps that lead to the backyard.

Outdoor space abounds with 3 distinct outdoor areas that surround the home. Off the kitchen is the gigantic back patio with plenty of room for grilling and relaxing. Walking past the painstakingly designed/maintained flower beds, which feature English ivy, a fig tree, hydrangeas, holly, boxwoods, rhododendron, lilac bushes, roses, and more, you?ll enter the ?secret garden,? which is the perfect spot for relaxing with a book in the shade. From the ?secret garden? a few steps lead down to exterior entrance to the garage. On the opposite side of the house is an additional large stone patio that is shrouded in mature wisteria. Dine ?al fresco? with family for generations to come.

Ludovici clay roof (with lots of spare tiles in the garage) has been expertly maintained by Kurtz. Pre-listing inspection available for prospective buyers.

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