Colonial, Manor, Traditional

Graciously sited and accessed from a private meandering driveway sits a 1930 Cotswold-styled Manor Home custom built by the renowned Irvine and Durham. The country estate is situated in a most private setting on four breathtaking acres featuring multiple outdoor living spaces, lovely in-ground pool, complimented by pool house, tennis court (recently resurfaced), tiered lawns and gardens and entirely accented by matured landscaping; perfectly suited for any nature lover at heart. The home’s interior is grand yet inviting and reflects architectural richness, craftmanship and charming details reminiscent of a bygone era. The home has undergone extensive renovations by the current owner including but not limited to a custom-designed and well-appointed chef’s kitchen featuring painted inset wooden cabinetry, commercial-grade appliances (Sub-Zero and Wolf), a large center island, soapstone and Carrara marble countertops, all accented by two Shoenbeck crystal chandeliers. Other noteworthy improvements include a new multi-zone heating system with integrated/on-demand hot water, many windows professionally restored, new custom-made carriage doors for garage, new whole house generator (Owens Cummings), waterproofed basement and epoxy coating to basement floor (post asbestos removal), WIFI throughout house. The first floor offers a gracious and inviting Entry Hall with lovely fireside Living and Dining Rooms, both with an abundance of windows to allow stunning vistas from inside. Elegant and classic Sunroom with stone floor, new Kitchen and butler's Pantry with adjacent Family Room. Front and back staircases access second floor featuring five well-proportioned bedrooms as well as a series of three bedrooms in the rear wing, fully functional for household staff. The second floor is serviced by four full baths. The third floor features an additional bedroom complete with bath and storage. Property is perfectly situated near historic Gladwyne Village, offers terrific award-winning Lower Merion Schools and allows for easy commuting to Center City and airport as well as a host of shopping and dining destinations either in town or along Philadelphia’s desirable Main Line. A Town & Country setting awaits next lucky homeowner.