WELCOME HOME! 251 3rd Avenue is a unique, 2439 square foot single nestled in the heart of Phoenixville. A Classic, American Four Square home, dating from 1915, this style of home was built to make maximum use of city lots while including elements of the Craftsman style. Architectural details abound throughout this home with most of the handcrafted woodwork intact. The many marvelous aspects of this home begin with the original flagstone sidewalk, picket post fence & wide porch steps that lead up to a wrap-around porch. Step back in time to a spacious foyer with a stunning chestnut stairway with split stairs, a stained-glass window in the landing, and steps down into the kitchen. Finished wood floors flow into the Formal Living Room with pocket doors & Dining Room with door that leads out to the back porch. Charm & character galore in this fabulous kitchen with its clever mix of original and new. An original floor-to-ceiling cupboard & enameled double sink are highlighted by custom slate countertops, glass-doored hanging cupboards & stainless steel appliances. Check out the GE Caf , dual fuel, five burner gas stove that has two electric ovens! Another door leads out onto the back porch. What a treat awaits on the second floor! Four bedrooms, one on each corner with light streaming in through two oversized windows in each room & original wood floors and trim. The hall bath is charming and features a vintage, claw-foot tub which is perfect for showering and soaking. An original stained-glass window provides privacy and elegance. A surprise awaits as you travel up the turned staircase to the third floor! An unexpected gem three dormers with large windows make this space expansive and well lit. One room is perfect for a home office, playroom, TV center, arts & craft studio your imagination is the limit! Curl up with a book and enjoy the cozy window seat. Nooks and crannies galore make the 5th bedroom a room that everyone will want to claim as their own. High ceilings and brightly painted accents provide a comfortable work space in the full basement with plenty of storage. Upgrades in this area include a newer gas boiler, indirect gas hot water heater and 200 amp electric service. The Washer and dryer are conveniently located next to the laundry tub. Steps from the basement lead up into the backyard which is completely fenced and private. A hand-crafted picket fence surrounds the front and sides while the backyard makes use of taller fencing to accent the flower beds and provide privacy to the park-like setting. A magnificent American Magnolia tree provides shade year round. The back porch provides the perfect perch to enjoy this private oasis while an adjacent cedar deck and newer flagstone patio offer plenty of outdoor entertaining options. Newer brick walkways are in place throughout the property and a custom cedar garden wall provides a beautiful focal point and additional privacy in this rear garden sanctuary. The current owners have made multiple improvements while preserving the original architectural features. Some of the many upgrades include: Central air-conditioning on all three levels; gas heater and indirect, gas hot water heating system; Professionally insulated exterior walls on all three levels, plus the roof; 200 amp electric service; Floors and stairway refinished; Cedar closets in two bedrooms; Patio; Brick walkways; Garden lighting. The walkability of downtown Phoenixville is just one of the reasons that have attracted people to move to this Classic Town.