503 Colonial Avenue

Historic 1920’s Craftsman style home in York Suburban School district, close to York College and Wellspan Hospital. This lovely, two story 1,651 square foot home on almost a quarter acre is loaded with character and stellar workmanship.

The home boasts spacious rooms, an abundance of natural light, 1 and 1/2 baths, a fireplace with mantel and surrounds. Original hardwoods & crown molding throughout, original leaded windows, original hardware on doors, artful design around door facings, decorative corbels, linen closet and large closets in each bedroom. A small sunroom looks over the large, landscaped back yard.

Walk into the open floor plan with generous living area with fireplace, large dormered windows and dramatic staircase. An inviting large formal dining room is anchored by two finely crafted built-in China cabinets with vertical leaded glass paneled doors. Room for a full size dining room set and a sideboard or buffet. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gas stove.

Numerous large windows with views of the charming neighborhood, backyard, and rustic back patio. Handcrafted staircase, balustrade with designer newel cap, large stair treads and landing with period mission pendant light fixture prominently above, perfect conduit to the upper level of home. Upstairs you’ll find continued woodwork, 3 large bedrooms with deep storage closets, lovely views of the backyard, full recently renovated bath-shower.

Focal points of the exterior include exposed rafter tails, side gabled roof, deep eaves, gable dormers, wide valance grid multi-pane windows with original screens, appealing symmetrical facade, large welcoming front porch that compliments the home perfectly. Side facade brick chimney with unique geometric lines, timeless front door design with dentil shelf and canopy overhang, period exterior lighting all provides a sense of warmth and harmony.

Numerous improvements yet retains the original look and feel of a bygone era.