Colonial

This bright and airy North-Side Bryn Mawr manor home offers nearly 8,000 square feet of living space with a striking English Tudor exterior designed by Rene Hoffman. Inside you will find expansive open interior spaces, offering up to 14 ft ceiling heights, sun-filled rooms, and wonderful open flow with views of the private 1.57 acre fully-fenced grounds. Premium finishes/amenities are abound including Brazilian Cherry & Oak hardwoods throughout the first level, high baseboards, heated garage with dog wash, beautiful custom built-ins, newly-installed electronic blinds and plantation shutters, new garage motor/tracks, upgraded landscaping in the front and rear, elevator with wood paneling and granite floors to all 3 levels, central vacuum, newly installed alarm system, whole-house wiring for audio/ethernet, recently-installed A/C unit, soaring solid wood doors and top-of-the-line hardware.There are four grand open living spaces on the main level. The living room offers Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors and a double-sided custom Limestone gas fireplace surround. On the other side of the fireplace, you will find an open dining room with more than enough room to host all your friends and family. The dining room offers custom built-in cabinets/shelving, Brazilian Cherry floors and a massive bright bay window. To the left of the living room is the 3rd open living space (currently being used as an office/library) with an enormous custom built-in bookshelf able to accommodate up to 5,000 books and another large bay window. Adjacent to the office is the den area also adorned with Brazilian Cherry floors, built-ins and several large windows flooding this space with natural light. Past the living room is the sun-bathed family room with Oak floors, moldings and an expansive window wall offering wonderful views of you re the backyard. Situated to the right of the family room is the gourmet Chef s kitchen including ample custom cabinet space, granite counters, Thermador, Bosch & Sub-Zero appliances, breakfast sitting area, and kickplate access for the central vacuum. Past the dining room are 2 convenient powder rooms and a substantial laundry room with more than enough storage. Access to your 3-car garage, elevator and backyard complete the main level.Upstairs, the luxurious master suite is a world unto its own. You are welcomed by vaulted ceilings with a gas fireplace and Limestone surround. There are 3 massive walk-in closets with built-ins including a stunning Cedar closet, dual marble master baths with heated floors, jacuzzi tub and steam shower, spacious sitting area with built-ins and a sliding Library ladder, and another room that could be used as an office or for more storage space. An upstairs living area with a wall of built-ins is currently used as a rec room for the kids but can easily be converted into a 5th bedroom. There are 3 other spacious bedrooms on the 2nd level, including a massive guest suite in its own private wing. All bedrooms are en-suite with marble baths and oversized walk-in closets. The walk-out lower level offers an additional 3,000 sq. ft. of space that runs the entire footprint of the home. Enjoy complete privacy in your tree-lined backyard with paver patio and lush grounds. This stunning property is located on a premier street in the heart of the Main Line. Minutes from public transportation, shopping, and excellent Lower Merion schools.