Description
As you approach the gated entry & proceed down the long private drive, prepare to be awed by this custom contemporary estate atop a hillcrest on a lush 1.14-acre lot. The ~Imagine~ sign on the stone entry pillar pays tribute to a residence that will heighten your senses & inspire imagination. Boasting 6,000+ sf with 5 beds, 5.1 baths, a gracious indoor/outdoor flow & swimming pool, this updated gem in prime Villanova brims with stunning architectural details & refined modern finishes. From the soaring ceilings & windows to the rich wood floors & fireplaces, airy, elegant living space is your daily pleasure. Tons of light pours in from generous windows & 9 skylights. A voluminous entry foyer with an art feature & custom walk-in closet welcomes your arrival. Entertain in the sun-filled living room & dining room with a gas fireplace, patio access & pocket doors to the gourmet kitchen. Wood cabinetry & floors, a center island with seating, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a huge pantry & sky-lit breakfast area define this heart of the home. An adjoining desk area & open family room with a wood-burning fireplace provide a relaxing spot. Spill out to the secluded flagstone patio & pool area from the kitchen, to enjoy the in-ground heated pool & hot tub with multi-level entertaining spaces & fire pit, fully enclosed by a multi-access fence. Professional landscaping, a raised custom veggie garden & private yard that backs to the woods enhance the ambience. Other highlights of the main floor include an office w/built-ins, powder & laundry rooms + a 3-car garage. A towering 2-story master suite presents a full room of custom-fitted storage with a center island, additional closets, and a romantic outdoor balcony. Amazing electric fireplace & double French doors invite in fresh air to the second level. The gorgeous en-suite bath is styled with a spa tub, glass shower, double sinks & bidet. Distinctively-designed bedrooms 2 & 3 share Jack & Jill bath, and the 4th is serviced by a full hall bath. On the top level sits 2 oversized bonus rooms with a full bath & extra storage, flexible for use as an art studio, hobby room, entertaining or office space. The recently-finished lower level that leads out to the rear entertaining area & pool has a game room, electric fireplace, 5th BR, full bath & wine cellar with an antique WWII-era ship~s porthole! The convenient location is walkable to Radnor Trail & close to schools, the train, village of Wayne, Rt. 476, the airport & Center City.
