Hidden in the Philadelphia suburbs -- at the end of a long, winding, tree-lined private drive -- is this
beautifully positioned, custom-designed family compound on 7.5 acres.
If you're looking for peace, complete privacy, and a residence of exceptional calibre, you'll absolutely love this offering -- as much for its distinctive
architectural lines and its rich interior appointments -- as for its private, park-like setting.
In all, this estate includes includes approximately 7.5+/- acres of land, a substantial Main Residence, a Guest House, an immaculate 6-car (!) Garage, custom designed Sports Pool, a series of covered stone porches and terraces overlooking acres of sweeping lawns ... and much, much more.
The grounds are beautifully landscaped with numerous
tall shade trees, formal gardens, ornamentals, perennials, and
a nice variety of evergreen and deciduous shrubbery and specimen
plantings. There are long fieldstone walls, expansive slate and cedar terraces, custom-designed landscape lighting .... and much more. The grounds have been beautifully designed and planted, and are meticulously well-maintained.
The setting itself is exceptionally private, peaceful, and tranquil.
The Main Residence totals approximately 7200 SF, was entirely custom designed and built for the current Owners, and features many wonderful architectural elements, including
cherry floors; vaulted ceilings; extensive use of imported granite and tile; extensive custom cabinetry, millwork, mouldings, raised-panel wainscot; magnificent reproduction hardware and lighting fixtures throughout; several cozy fireplaces, numerous outdoor terraces for relaxing and entertaining ... and much, much more.
The Main Residence
has been beautifully designed, exceptionally well-crafted, and has been finished and furnished to perfection by the current Owners.
Designed by noted architect Stephen Fuller, there is an easy, natural flow from room to room, and from the indoor to numerous outdoor spaces. Overall, the residence is filled with natural light, is notable for its beautifully proportioned rooms, and for the charm, quiet, and comfortable feeling which it evokes.
The Main Kitchen is exceptionally well-designed and well-appointed, with expansive granite workspaces; a breakfast bar; extensive custom cabinetry and millwork; and, of course, a full complement of gourmet chef's grade appliances (Wolf gas range, double Wolf stainless ovens; Bosch dishwasher; two Subzero refrigerator-freezers, and more).
The Main Residence includes a sunny, multi-room Master Suite on the first floor (with absolutely spectacular views across the grounds), three additional Bedrooms, two Full Baths, and a Bonus Room (ideal as a Fourth Bedroom if needed) on the Second Floor.
The expansive Lower Level was designed for both indoor and outdoor entertaining, and includes a granite Catering Kitchen and Bar with a full complement of chef's grade appliances; an outside Entrance to the Pool Terrace; Fireplace; a Pool/Guest Bath with full-body glass shower; Gym; Theatre; Billiards Room; and, a Game Room (an area for darts, with tables for Foosball and ping-pong.)
The estate ALSO includes
a separate, custom-designed and built
Guest House.
The Guest House is as charming, bright, and spacious as it is well-designed. Totalling approximately 1200 SF, the Guest House exhibits architectural design, and interior finishes which are consistent with the calibre and quality of those found within the Main Residence.
The Guest House has a fully equipped custom granite Kitchen, Breaskfast Bar, a large Master Bedroom Suite with custom granite Master Bath, an expansive and totally private covered Terrace, a Great Room with a soaring vaulted ceiling and fireplace; Laundry Center; Mud Room; oversize 2-car attached Garage, and much more.
Like the Main House, the Guest House is filled with sunlight, and is a quiet, private, and extremely comfortable place to accomodate friends and family for both short-term and longer-term stays.
An exceptional offering ... one of the
most charming, beautifully appointed, peaceful and truly private properties in Philadelphia's western suburbs.
Extremely well-located
in Montgomery County, PA -- within about 30-35 minutes to Center City Philadelphia, and within about 10 minutes to
King of Prussia and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Quite close to corporate centres in King of Prussia, Collegeville, Plymouth Meeting, Conshohocken, Radnor, Chesterbrook, and Great Valley.
For qualified purchasers, an absolute must-see. An excellent value.
Shown by appointment only.
Inquiries handled in confidence.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
:
Contact Steve DiFrancesco
at 610-347-1000.
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