Colonial

Down a quiet lane, you travel the curved drive to get the first glimpse of this classic Haverford beauty. Welcome to 45 Tunbridge Road, a 1920’s Main Line estate, elegant yet completely updated with all the modern amenities and situated on almost two private acres. The solid construction creates a home that is welcoming with elegance and grace, yet completely functional for your ease of living. A classic floor plan allows for comfortable family gatherings as well as fabulous entertaining. An abundance of windows and natural light, brings views of the beautiful grounds into the home. This 7500sq ft home has numerous permanent pieces thoughtfully collected from around the world as stated in the attached “owners” remarks. Upon entering, you are greeted by a gracious reception hall. The formal living room, accentuated with a brick and wood mantle fireplace, is ideal for conversation. A study with French limestone floors with radiant heat a wood burning fireplace and built-ins creates the perfect work from home space. The generous sized dining room has elegant wainscoting and can accommodate large gatherings perfect for celebrating warm holidays and family get-togethers with a butler’s pantry off the to the side of the dining room. The kitchen will delight any gourmand with its custom cabinetry, chef appliances and oversized island, which is a refurbished antique general store counter from Canada dating to the 1800’s. The family room addition with soaring ceilings, stone fireplace, random width barn wood floors, custom cabinetry and 300-year-old beams. Two pair of French doors lead to a covered back porch. See attached “owners” remarks. Outdoors, the stone terrace beckons for morning coffee or evening drinks. The flow is perfect for entertaining family and friends. But for the busy household, off the kitchen is where you’ll find a mudroom, walk-in closet, two powder rooms and a back stairwell. The second floor offers solace and rejuvenation in five beautifully designed bedroom suites. The generously sized primary bedroom suite with fireplace offers a large walk-in closet/dressing area and sumptuous bath. The bath is fitted with reclaimed walnut flooring, tile, and steam shower. The porcelain pedestal tub is 100 years old with original working hardware from Vancouver Canada. The console sink is antique from France. There is also a small laundry area on this level. The third floor offers the fifth bedroom suite, walk-in cedar closet and additional storage. The basement consists of a game room, stone fireplace and powder room and laundry room. The 4-car garage was built in 2018 featuring a large, heated workshop. There is a charming storage barn/potting shed that Martha Stewart would envy. Mature trees and landscaping complete your private escape. Come live the lifestyle you’ve earned and imagined. Welcome home to 45 Tunbridge Road.