70 STATE RD, Avondale, PA 19311  

Do you want the community appeal without restrictions? Looking for a piece of the past and something with character? Welcome to "The Thomas Gawthrop House"! This stone 4 bd, 2.1 bth - built in 1808 - has plenty to offer that lucky owner! The house sits well back from the road on the 1+ acre lot, yet is conveniently located between two of Avondale's up and coming communities. As you enter the home, you are immediately taken back to a different time. The spacious kitchen w/ butcher block topped center island is the perfect gathering place. There is ample counter space for the chef, and the double sinks look out over the property's side yard through a twelve panel window. The kitchen is complimented by a beautiful stone fireplace w/ wall to ceiling beadboard & a modest mantel, typical of the early 1800's. To the north end of the kitchen is the Breakfast Area with built-in storage & shelves. This nook is surrounded by a bank of windows that allows a great deal of light into the house. Located just off the Kitchen is the Living Room. This cozy room, with exposed beams, and open hearth fireplace, is a warm and inviting room. The homes ~ bath is located in this room. You can also access the front porch from this room. The Dining Room is located at the front of the home, and boasts a beautiful built in corner cabinet, chair railing, & raised paneling in the deep window sills. The cozy Office sits between the Dining Room & Kitchen and gives a formal feel to the home with it's fireplace boasting a detailed surround, mantel & overmantel. 3 of the 4 bedrooms are accessed from the 2nd floor landing. The Master Bedrm has 3 windows offering lots of light, and the master bath has a jetted Kohler soaking tub, a tiled corner shower and 2 pedestal sinks. There is also a hanging closet w/ shelving hidden behind pocket doors. Bedrms 2 & 3 each offer generous closet space and the rooms are light and bright. Bedrm 4 is located on the 3rd floor and has built in shelving & storage in the k