Colonial

Fall in love with this elegant Warner-built home located a short distance from “the heart of Gladwyne.” Special features include timeless architectural details: fieldstone and masonry construction, cedar shake roofing, brick walkways, a circular driveway and custom, professional landscaping. Tastefully updated and expanded, the home’s architectural integrity has been thoughtfully maintained. Perfect for entertaining, the spacious interior boasts an expansive family room addition, multiple gas fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, elegant pegged hardwood floors, a main floor primary suite, and a whole house generator. All this on a private 1.39 acre fenced lot with a lovely in-ground pool and separate four-car garage. The first floor features a transverse entry hall, random width pegged hardwood flooring, custom millwork, a fireside living room with built-ins, and a separate, formal dining room. A spacious kitchen includes butcher block counters, Mexican tile flooring and a vaulted, beamed ceiling. The fireside family room addition offers an expansive light-filled space for family gatherings with a vaulted ceiling, a large arched window, and access to a covered back porch, perfect for morning coffee while enjoying the “four-square” garden with its lush plantings. The private main floor primary suite includes a large bedroom with vaulted ceiling, two large closets, glass French doors to a balcony, a tile bath with large stall shower and a separate cozy fireside den with built-in book cases. The second floor includes two bedrooms, two baths and an office, providing access to a unique third floor bedroom with its own bath. The walk-out lower level has a full bath, a kitchenette, a finished multi-purpose space, a laundry room, utility room and storage. A separate four-car garage includes a potting shed and work area as well as an unfinished upper level with three cedar closets. A charming garden shed in the far corner of the property houses lawn equipment. A beautiful pool with slate surround and garden wall, professional landscaping and split rail fencing completes the exterior. The convenient location in the award-winning Lower Merion School District provides easy access to Philadelphia’s many historic and cultural attractions while the Main Line offers fine dining and exclusive shopping venues, including the new McCaffrey’s Food Market. Walk the network of trails, faithfully maintained by the Bridlewild Trails Association or just enjoy the private oasis this home provides.