House of the Week: Fairytale Home on the Main Line

If I feature a fixer-upper here, I don't like it to be over $500,000 but this is an exception. An incredible Tudor home with 3 beds, 1.5 baths and 2000 sq ft right in the heart of Lower Merion, 647 Sussex is a gem of a home. Its surprisingly secluded in a Wynnewood neighborhood, off a long drive and on 1/2 an acre. But its walkable to Ardmore

And while almost every room needs some cosmetic work, the home already sports things like central air and newer utilities!

The first floor sports a series of additions, such as an enclosed porch (maybe a future dining room?!), a carriage-style garage and a den off the back of the kitchen (maybe a future inside-access laundry room?!). The first floor offers endless possibilities to keep the charm but allow for modern flow. The upstairs has 3 good sized bedrooms and a large bathroom.

For full details, please visit the property website

Listing courtesy of the Damon Michel's Team

The property won't last long, though, with an open house scheduled for Sunday 2-4 and offers being reviewed after.

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