Colonial

This magnificent gated 6-BR 5.5 bath Walter Durham Colonial on 3.13 acres boasts 6,457 SF of grand yet intimate living space on pristine grounds in one of the Main Line's most desired locations. Living & entertaining areas inside & out provide comfort for lavish & private occasions. This splendid home has been referred to by current owners as a private camp for its vacation-style setting graced by a swimming pool, tennis court, pool house, patio areas & stretching grounds. Many holiday gatherings have also been enjoyed here, decorated to the hilt! Complementing the classic Main Line charm of a stone facade, slate roof & exquisite detailing are all the modern amenities & a contemporary floorplan one desires. Accommodating your needs is a formal living room with a log burning fireplace; dining room with French door access to the peaceful grounds; butler's pantry; huge center island kitchen with granite countertops, cherry cabinets, separate new stainless Subzero refrigerator & freezer, Thermador wall ovens & a new 4-burner Wolf cooktop with grill, 2 dishwashers, sunny breakfast room & walk-in pantry. Adjacent is a vaulted family room with bar, gas fireplace & massive picture windows; at the opposite end of the kitchen is a sitting room/den with a gas fireplace, wet bar, built-in cabinetry & outside door. On the main level is a paneled study/library addition with cherry built-in bookcases/cabinetry, pool views & doors to the flagstone terrace, & an elegant powder room. The tranquil 2nd-floor master suite with hardwood floors & double exposures enjoys its own walk-in closet & private bath with double sinks & frameless glass shower. The 2nd en-suite BR is currently used as a gym. 2 additional BRs, a hall bath & laundry room occupy this level. Level 3 houses 2 BRs with built-in beds/drawers & a full bath. The basement is perfect for storage, as is a 4-car detached garage that provides ample parking. A propane generator provides convenient backup power. The pool house equipped with central heat & air, 2 changing rooms, a fireplace, kitchenette, laundry & full bath makes an excellent home office or au pair suite. Surrounded by 8' deer fencing, the property is brimming with wildlife & is an arborist's delight, with many varieties of holly & tree species as well as a greenhouse. On the border is Bridlewild Trail for excellent hiking. Enjoy serenity on a no-through-traffic street 15 minutes to Center City & 25 to the airport. A short walk to the Village of Gladwyne.