In the heart of Rydal, backing up to the Crosswicks Bird Sanctuary, this cape has a stunning location in a walking neighborhood where seldom any homes change hands. Why should they - who would want to move from here? The 13 acres of the National Audubon Society bird sanctuary right behind this home will never be developed. Great bones, not too big or small, needs updates, paint, and a kitchen "do", offers a 40 yr roof, C/A, whole house fan, replacement windows, and a two car garage with opener with a mud room between home and garage. A flexible floor plan offers three bdrms on the main floor, one is used as an office right now. The upstairs has a large loft area (more bedrooms? Family room? Studio? , finished, but rough and in need of some handiness. This is a great opportunity for the right person to flex their imagination and interior design chops. Natural gas hot water baseboard heat for less dust. Big shed in back yard. Peeling paint on part of siding - the rest is brick - Jalousie windows in mud room do not crank open. Laundry was originally in closet, now a pantry, in kitchen. Home is priced below market and being offered as is. Showings start Sat May 6th.