Description
Located in Villanova, Radnor Twp., BACK O' BEYOND was one of ten homes on Israel Morris's 101 acre estate, Dundale. The original foundation dates to 1890 and in 1922 architect, E. Nelson Edwards rebuilt it for Francis B. Morris and his bride Eleanor McVey. Back O' Beyond is a stately 7-8 BD, 5/1 BA colonial manor home with wonderful historic architectural details, intricate millwork, tall ceiling heights, gleaming wood floors, a gracious floor plan, and ample space for both formal entertaining and casual daily living. A grand 3-story staircase highlights the front-to-rear Entrance Hall. The formal Living Room with mahogany pocket doors has a fireplace with English surrounds from the 1800's and is flanked by French doors to a covered side patio. Enter the Dining Room through pocket doors to view beautiful built-in display cabinets, arched window millwork and a fireplace with antique English surround. In the rear of the house, the bright Kitchen has an island, gas cooktop, cherry cabinetry, granite counters, and is open to the sunny Breakfast Room with built-in bench seating. A spacious Family Room opens off the Kitchen and features built-in cabinets and access to the rear staircase and side patio. Upstairs, the expansive Master BD Suite has a fireplace, two closets, and a luxurious onyx marble Master BA with spa tub, large shower, and double vanities. A spacious Bonus Room off the Master Bedroom has gleaming wood floors and offers a bright, cheerful location for a home office, sitting room, hobby room, exercise room, etc. Down the hall are 3 more Bedrooms, one with an en suite BA and two Bedrooms that have direct access to the hall BA. The 3rd floor has 3 more BD, a Full BA, and a charming sitting room with original arched Palladian window. Generous storage space is available in the walk-in attic, basement & 3rd floor utility rooms, and in the many closets. Downstairs, at ground level are a large Laundry/Mud Room, Pantry/Wine Cellar, a 2-car garage, and access to t
