Nestled on over 1+/- acre & set well back from the road, this elegant 3 ½ story stone home offers 5 spacious bedrooms, 5 full & 2 half bathrooms & a gracious, thoughtfully designed floor plan.
A long private driveway leads to the expansive flat rear yard & an oversized garage with direct access to a convenient mudroom. A charming stone walkway to the courtyard welcomes you to the front entrance & into a dramatic 3-story center hall with a sweeping staircase & an open balcony. Straight through the foyer is the impressive Great room, featuring 9+ ft. ceilings, a fireplace & a wall of windows & doors overlooking the rear terrace perfect for indoor-outdoor living & entertaining.
The custom chef’s kitchen boasts abundant cabinetry, a large island with breakfast bar, granite counters, walk-in pantry, built-in desk & family powder room. Premium appliances include a Thermador double oven, Viking range, Bosch dishwasher & Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer. Adjacent to the kitchen is a stylish bar area with a wall of built-in cabinetry, bar sink & temperature-controlled wine closet. The kitchen sink overlooks the sun-filled breakfast room, featuring a coffered ceiling, expansive windows with views of the rear yard & French doors leading to the terrace.
The formal dining room, accessible from both the center hall & kitchen, is bright & spacious with 3 windows & 2 built-in corner cabinets. To the right of the center hall is the living room with 2 large windows & a gas fireplace. A doorway leads to a transverse hallway with a wall of coat closets, access to the formal guest powder room & a French door opening to the private office, complete with custom built-in cabinetry & terrace access.
The 2nd floor, reached by the elegant staircase, features a cozy sitting area with built-in bookshelves. The primary suite is bright & spacious with 2 large windows, 2 generous walk-in closets, 1 cedar lined & a dressing area with built-in cabinet, plus a walk-in shoe closet. The luxurious primary bath offers double windows, a large walk-in shower, soaking tub, in-floor heat & a private water closet.
Bedrooms 2 & 3 share a Jack & Jill bathroom, while bedroom 3 includes a dedicated office area that opens to the balconied hallway. Bedrooms 4 & 5 each feature their own private full bathroom. A 2nd-floor laundry room provides ample space for storage & hanging.
A staircase leads to the 3rd floor with large TV area, game room, built-ins, multiple storage closets & a unique golf practice room with vaulted ceiling, complete with a full-size indoor golf net.
The above-grade lower level offers full-size windows, a full bathroom, 2nd laundry area, cedar closet & abundant storage...plus endless possibilities for recreation, fitness, or guest space. This level also provides direct access to both the garage & driveway.
Ideally located just minutes from Center City Philadelphia, R-5 train & Philadelphia International Airport…plus shopping, fine dining & the highly regarded Lower Merion School District. This exceptional home offers timeless elegance, outstanding amenities & a truly unparalleled lifestyle!