Colonial, Dutch

Designed by architect Louis Magaziner in 1911, this Dutch Colonial style home welcomes visitors with its sweeping valley view from its spacious white wicker-furnished porch reminiscent of a gentler time. The front door opens onto an arched wall framing a large brick fireplace. Imagine it burning on a frosty evening and looking left and right, the living and dining room fireplaces compete for your attention with their stone facades and numerous built-in cabinets and custom woodwork detailing. Behind the dining room is a heated sunporch with three walls of windows and a door that opens onto a patio for outdoor dining and entertaining. The large eat-in kitchen has a Garland commercial 10-burner stove, a large pantry and a breakfast room. Next to the kitchen is a curved study with a powder room. The main house and a carriage house, currently rented for $18,000 a year, are on a 3 acre lot. Included in this property are two approximately one acre lots fronting on Rydal Road: 1140 Rydal (tax id 30-00-64468-02-3) and 1112 Rydal (tax id 30-00-64468-03-1). Modern mechanical systems include a new Lenox gas, forced-air heating and air conditioning systems. The Certainteed roof has a 50-year warranty. Modern conveniences and old world charm await the discriminating homeowner.