126 THORNTON RD Thornton, PA 19373

Historic character and modern updates unite in this very unique home on 126 Thornton Road in award winning Garnet Valley Schools. See the delightful blend of old meets newer here. See the beautiful newer and updated kitchen, comfortable living spaces, and enjoy the sounds of the tranquil stream just outside your back door. In the spring and summer you will enjoy the mature plantings, trees and numerous blooming bushes that add a park like setting to your 'home on the range'. This home features newer interior custom historic paint and many simply charming rustic touches and finishes such as newer windows, original hardwood flooring , custom trim, deep and original window wells, exposed beams, stairway side safety lighting, skylights, vaulted ceiling, extra wide baseboard, lovely hand milled wood and stone wood burning fireplace. The family/great room is airy and open with a plethora of natural sunlight and nature beauty with newer white replacement windows. The kitchen has been remodeled and is modern and trendy mixing historic and newer ideas. The Chester county stone backdrop creates a warm and homey feel to this updated kitchen with country sink, milky cream color cabinetry, granite counters, updated overhead lighting, tile floors, and a wall of windows facing the water. Relax and enjoy your favorite book in the comfortable kitchen 'reader's nook'. The current sellers renovated in 2008 and added a new addition including the kitchen, master bedroom and bath. The focal point of the 1st floor is the expertly milled wood burning fireplace. Use it all three seasons and enjoy your low utility bills, you are surrounded by woods so there's plenty of wood available for free all the time! The 2nd floor is currently used as a family room and has an airy vaulted ceiling with skylight and lots of natural light flowing in. The loft railing are a recent upgrade and feature a custom design. An abundance of good storage here which is perfect for a home office. Main bedroom is charming and boasts natural Chester County stone as a backdrop to your personal headboard. Neutral tone color palette in the main bath with stall shower, oversized jetted tub, newer vanity, and newer rear facing windows overlooking the creek and park like setting. Newer hard wired generator with propane fuel. Electric fence for your pets, side patio, newer roof in 2014, replacement windows, newer front door, newer hot water heater, stone shed, whole house generator, newer furnace pump and recent public water connection. The list goes on and on. Including an electronic/invisible dog fence. All this on a perfectly manicured and maintained home! Be sure to make your appointment early for this home, as it sits perfectly on a quiet residential street in Thornton, and close to Concord Country Club. Concord Township, one of the 'Top Ranked' townships to live and home of 'award winning' Garnet Valley Schools. Just a few minutes minutes from the borough of West Chester with its quaint shops, restaurants, museums and schools...home of the West Chester University Rams. Come visit quaint downtown Thornton and Historic Yellow House, Barefoot Yoga Studio and Rose Hip Upscale Consignment and Tea Room. Come and enjoy the vintage 4th of July parade, the summer's end fireworks, the annual Pumpkin fair and Thornbury Park's Easter Egg Hunt. Minutes away from Costco, Target, Whole Foods, Main Line Health and Fitness facility, upscale dining, entertainment, and tax-free shopping in Delaware. Enjoy the festivities in nearby Concord Park with summertime outdoor entertainment, Rachel Kohl library and fun activities for all ages. Conveniently located 45 minutes to downtown Philadelphia, 30 minutes to Philadelphia Airport and 25 minutes to Wilmington. Come and be a part of our Thornton and Concord Township family, you're going to love living here.