Welcome to this charming Carriage House dating back to 1892 with significant additions in 1950 and 2004. Renovation Designed by husband-and-wife team Barbara Balongue of Balongue Design & Jim Carter of Hillier Architects Situated on over .75 of an acre on a picturesque lot on private road in sought after neighborhood in Radnor. This beautiful home incorporates both old and new features including original rustic charm and new fabulous Kitchen with top of the line amenities, Family Room & Master Suite addition in 2004. Drive up a long driveway w/ 2 historical pillars&scenic views of nature and extensive flower beds outlined in stone w/ budding perennials and multiplemature beech and ash trees. This magnificent setting is within walking distance to Radnor Train, Radnor Elementary, Radnor High School, Creutzburg Park and Harford Dog Park and minutes to downtown Wayne, Villanova and Bryn Mawr for shopping, restaurants, and easy access to all major roadways for commuting to Center City and the Airport.The home welcomes you to a spacious covered brick patio leading to an expansive entrance hall, private powder room, a formal living room dressed in hardwood floors, extra wide baseboards, crown molding and chair rail. A wood burning fireplace with slate surround, dental molding and stunning wood mantel is flanked by hand-crafted built-in bookcases and window seating. A large picturesque true divided window joined with three additional true divided windows throughout the room provide an abundant amount of natural light to stream in.The formal dining room which is original to the house and features the outstanding craftsmanship and architectural detail no longer available. Featured in the dining room is the original sliding barn door, bead board walls,, original hardwood floors and built in liquor cabinet that create character and charm. The Breakfast Room has an over sized picturesque true divided window with a built-in window seat. A historical lead pained parlor door leads into a king-size butler~s pantry designed to entertain the masses. A copper wet bar is adorned with custom Amish made cabinetry with built in Sub-Zero built-in wine cooler. A black midnight marble floor brings a sophisticated ambiance to the room. The room is completed with a built-in laundry, the butler's pantry is connected to the Dining Room, Breakfast room and Kitchen areas, making easy access for entertaining. The Kitchen has Amish custom-made cherry cabinetry topped with a neutral granite counter tops and top of the line appliances. The kitchen adjoins a large family room with a beautiful floor to ceiling stone wood burning fireplace with custom made wood mantel, flanked by two windows with views of the beautiful rear yard landscape, and continuing Brazilian cherry flooring. The charming mud room with original re purposed wood beam ceiling, bead board walls and brick floor allow easy side entry into the kitchen through a double glass pane door. Beautiful MasterSuite newly built in 2004 with sitting area w/ gas fireplace with historic 1910 handcrafted mantel, tastefully joining old and new, and staying true to the homes character. Vaulted ceilings, double ceiling fans and recessed lighting add to the luxurious feeling of the master suite. Separate his and her walk-in closets with custom shelving and cabinetry make organizing a breeze. Master Bath with double Kasllista Pedestal sinks with Soho Faucets are separated by a custom-built cabinetry. Large Samless glass shower with Soho Rain head shower head with white ceramic subway tile. A Kohler whirlpool tub continues the timeless look with white subway tile wall and marble tile floor. Second Master Suite w/ adjoining room for office,nursery or sitting area w/attached shower bathroom. 2 additional bedrooms and 3rd bath w/shower/tub complete the expansive 2ndFlr. Finished daylight lower level family room w/fireplace is a bonus space! 2019-05-23
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