Description
MUST SEE INSIDE to appreciate this 4,600 sq.ft. custom built bright and cheery home in the coveted neighborhood of Gladwyne. This tranquil oasis set on almost an acre of private lushly landscaped ground is waiting for todays buyer who is looking for privacy in a desirable neighborhood with an easy commute to the city. The vast two-story center foyer with elegant marble flooring and a curved hardwood staircase welcomes you in and immediately you can appreciate the view of the rear yard and the tranquility. Off the center hall find a formal dining room that easily seats 12 with hardwood flooring and a formal living room with hardwood flooring and dual sided fireplace. A separate spacious room with vaulted ceiling is directly off the living room and makes a wonderful playroom/office/or even first-floor bedroom. Off the kitchen find the enormous great/family room (with original hardwood flooring underneath carpet) and fabulous breakfast area with vaulted ceiling and skylights making it the center of the home's activity. Surrounded by walls of windows overlooking the private, level rear yard it makes one feel part of nature and and provides ample space for entertaining with its wet bar, fireplace and open floor design. The contemporary style cooks kitchen with its island, rich granite countertops, decorative glass backsplash, newer Kitchen Aid double ovens, Bosch dishwasher, cooktop with griddle and Grohe faucet makes cooking a delight. A sunny office to accommodate 2 people is located off the back staircase on the first floor (or could convert to a huge mudroom), plus a separate laundry area as you enter from the oversized 3 car attached garage. A FULL bath on the first floor is also discreetly tucked off the hallway. Ascend the staircase to the second floor and find a spacious master bedroom suite with a 3rd fireplace, custom walk-in closet, separate soaking tub, and walk in shower. Three other nice size bedrooms with good closet space share a hall bath., plus a separately HVAC zoned 5th bedroom and full bath is located off the back staircase but it's also accessible from the second floor, making it perfect as an au pair or guest suite. This home has been meticulously maintained, lovingly cared for and updated by the original owners- NEW ROOF NEW GUTTERS (comes with a 50-year warranty), HVAC (2018), a 3 car oversized attached garage, very efficient utilities (gas electric ave. 250/mo.) , plenty of storage, private rear patio, plus a full basement with 1,918 sq.ft. of additional dry space with high ceilings that could easily be finished. Conveniently located to 76 -be downtown in 20 minutes, and within 2 minutes enjoy the charming Village of Gladwyne with its shops, market, stores, and wonderful playground and parks plus award-winning Lower Merion Schools (Gladwyne Elementary). Can't beat this location and so much space to truly make this into your dream home! Some rooms virtually staged in photos. Schedule a Private Showing
