Colonial, French

THE BEST OF THE BEST--Home and its Environs! This extraordinary French Estate Home is located in one of the most sought after places on the Main Line. It is being sold by its original owners who have lived there since 1995 and who have consistently upgraded the property during those years. Broughton Lane is known for its lovely living environment with its quiet walkable streets. This home is beautifully arranged into an idyllic secluded lot. The house is surrounded by lovely landscaped grounds and contains a bird sanctuary, tall old trees, custom in-ground pool, and has its own pond. All this extraordinary nature is captured from the wrap around deck and from inside the home through all the over sized windows throughout the house. This magnificently decorated home features: Beautiful wood and marble floors; a 9+ ceiling great room with fireplace adjacent to the kitchen. The exquisite high-end chef's kitchen features a limestone floor, top of the line appliances, granite counter tops, an island for preparation and gathering, and a gourmet gas stove; a two-story glassed breakfast room is also adjacent to kitchen. There are French doors in the living room, great room and mud room hall to access the deck and gorgeous grounds. The sunken living room features an over sized fireplace and column pilasters that are also featured in the marble floored hall which provides access to the library with fireplace and to a formal dining room. The entire home has bright, spacious sized rooms and generously sized windows as well as an ideal floor plan for relaxing or entertaining. This gem is only a short distance to public transportation, shopping, some of the best public and private schools in the country, and interstate highways. Also, proximity to Villanova University provides special privileges for this lane's residents. The property is for the discriminating buyer who seeks charm, ambiance and comfort in an environment that cannot be surpassed.