Description
Welcome to this beautiful Walter Durham Classic. Located in the heart of Haverford within steps of Merion Cricket Club, this gorgeous home is one to be cherished forever. A Georgian Colonial with all the Durham details awaits a new homeowner to enjoy every corner of this special property. The bucolic setting offers a quiet, serene property with landscaped gardens, circular drive, rolling lawn and calming sunsets. Entertain with delight on the fieldstone patio off the Living Room with a look at the unique architectural exterior lines of this home. This home features a traditional floor plan offering a Living Room running front to back with fireplace, built-ins and recessed lighting with sundrenched windows overlooking a luscious lawn just awaiting your garden design. The Dining Room just off the Living Room and opening to the Kitchen/Family Room is perfect for entertaining and again offers simply gorgeous windows with views of the gardens. The Expanded Kitchen/Family Room area provides a Brick Fireplace, Oversized Working Island, Custom Cabinetry with Built-in Sub Zero, Viking Professional Range with Double Ovens and so much more. A traditional Butler's Pantry and Telephone Room with Formal Powder Room just steps from the Kitchen lead to the Formal, yet inviting Foyer. The Second Level provides a lovely Primary Suite overlooking the back gardens, Marble Bath w/Soaking Tub & Stall Shower and Spacious Closets; just off Primary is a Nursery or Office conveniently located and lovely; the Second Bedroom is Sun-filled with gorgeous Windows/Window Seat and serviced by Hall Bath with Tub/Shower Combination; another Bedroom Suite provides a Full Bath with Tub/Shower Combo and beautiful spacious Bedroom overlooking front lawn; a Laundry and back Staircase complete the second level. The Third Level is Bright and Inviting with a Full Corner Exposure Bedroom; a Full Bath with Tub/Shower Combo amazingly Bright and Airy; a Storage/Attic Area - a great spot for everything and includes two Cedar Closets. The Lower Level of this accommodating home offers a wonderful Retreat with Stone Fireplace, Built-ins and full walkout to Side Yard-simply the best-along with full Staircase to Living Room. The unfinished side of the Lower Level is fully plumbed for second Laundry and wonderful Storage with staircase to Kitchen. A Gardener's Shed just off the patio is perfect for entertaining or gardening! This location cannot be matched-steps to the R-5 to NYC, Suburban Square, Shopping, Dining and all! And yes, Lower Merion School District. Not to be missed!