Colonial

A beauty on Beaumont Drive! Situated in highly desired Gladwyne, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees is a fabulous family home in a picture-perfect setting. Around you is .86 acres, highlighted by an outdoor oasis in the rear with a magnificent in-ground heated swimming pool, patio & pool house - the ultimate summer retreat. Lounge poolside and feel like you re at your own resort, with pristine grounds complemented by a circular drive, charming walkways, peaceful sitting areas, and blooming gardens. An enchanting stone exterior with decorative window shutters and a newer cedar shake roof (2011) create captivating curb appeal. Enter the gracious foyer into an elegant ambience and traditional Colonial-style layout with a seamless flow for entertaining. Tasteful details like random-width peg hardwood floors and classic moldings & millwork grace the refined interior. Off the foyer is a powder room and coat closet, as well as formal rooms on both sides. More intimate environs include the living room with a big bay window facing the pristine front yard, adjoining a wet bar and office area with custom built-ins and bay window. Serve meals in the wood-paneled dining room enriched by built-ins and a wood-burning fireplace. Relax with family and guests in the large family room with lovely views and gas-burning fireplace and easy access to the kitchen and great room. Also adjacent is a mudroom area with family entrance, coat closet, built-ins, back staircase & attached 2-car garage. In the rear of the hall starts an incredible addition, featuring a built-in hutch area that pours into a breathtaking vaulted, sky-lit great room and open kitchen. Here is where everyone loves to gather, sitting at the huge center island or in the spacious dining area. The chef is in heaven too with furniture-quality wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a Wolf convection oven, microwave, warming drawer & gas cooktop, and a butler s pantry. A gas fireplace warms the sun-bathed space, brightened by oversized windows looking at the fully-fenced backyard. From the great room, you, your guests and family can access the pool patio and tiled cabana area with steam bath. The main level additionally offers a laundry room with sink, built-ins & utility fridge. Five generous bedrooms and 4 baths optimize comfort on the hardwood 2nd level. Three bedrooms are en-suite, including the divine master and spa bath with skylights, heated floors, an air-jetted tub, separate shower, double sinks & speakers throughout. One of the suites has vaulted ceilings. Two more bedrooms (one now an office) share a Jack & Jill bath. Three-zone AC cools the home in summer. All in a perfect location near top schools and all amenities!