Manor, Colonial

Classic brick manor home situated on a prime one and a half+ acres on a private cul-de-sac in Villanova which has undergone extensive updating over the last 2 years. Originally built for the Clothier Family of Philadelphia this home is filled with charm and light and wonderful architectural details. Drive down the impressive circular driveway to the brick covered wood front door. The encapturing front entrance hall features an enchanting curved staircase with Palladian window overlooking the front grounds. The entrance hall also leads to the large formal living room with newly refinished random width pegged floors, new bay window and newly relined elegant fireplace with wonderful views of the front, side and rear yards which have just been fenced The entrance hall leads to an inviting study with access to a private patio newly enlarged with fresh slate and the entrance to the large stately dining room which adjoins a country kitchen and breakfast room with outside entrance to the rear driveway and two-car garage. A Private powder room is tucked under the front stairway. Laundry area and back staircase complete this level. The second floor features a large primary suite with private bath and walk-in closet and wonderful views of the beautiful grounds. Second bedroom/office with hardwood floors features a large picture window with views of the front grounds. There are two spacious bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath in the main section of the house. The original servant's quarters featured two bedrooms which has just been converted into 1 large bedroom with a new hall bathroom and access to the back stairs. there is a lot more to this home that has been updated.