1624 W Montgomery Ave, Villanova, PA 19085

Beautiful renovations abound in this 5 BD, 3/1 BA traditional home which was designed by noted Main Line architect, Walter Durham. Set far back from the road and screened by gorgeous specimen plantings for privacy, this home offers classic, old world construction and charm yet features new world amenities. A sparkling pool, patio, and open rear lawn are enclosed by estate style fencing, and the front yard is pre-wired for electronic gates. The long driveway has a Belgian block accents & leads to an attached 2-car garage plus a gracious parking courtyard with ample space for visitors. This area is embraced by a masonry wall with statuary, specimen plantings, landscape lighting, & custom iron railings which match the original gate. The new front door opens to an Entrance Hall & gracious Living Room. Large windows are clad in plantation shutters, & the area over the fireplace is wired for a TV. The Dining Room offers scenic views of serene gardens thru large windows & sliders to the rear patio create great flow for entertaining. The gourmet Kitchen has been completely renovated w/new cabinets, flooring, backsplash, island, granite counters, SubZero, 6-burner gas cooktop, double ovens, Fisher Paykel DW, plus a beverage frig. An Andersen glass door in the sunny Breakfast Area offers add'l access to the patio. Just a few steps down from the Kitchen is a Family Rm with radiant heated tile flooring, a picture window, & Powder Room. Bedrooms were combined on the 2nd floor to create an expansive Master BD Suite with 2 walk-in closets, Master BA with granite tile, double shower & sinks, spa tub & Toto WashJet. 3 more BD, ample closet space, and 2 more renovated BA complete the 2nd & 3rd floors. The top floor has a window, skylights, & flexible space for a 5th BD, au pair, office, exercise, game rm, or media rm. Short staircases between levels provide convenient access when needed, yet offer privacy between rooms as well. Other upgrades incl. new paint, refinished wood floors, energy efficient lighting, ceiling fans, storm water management, new gutters/downspouts, and a multi-room built-in sound system. This 4,463 s.f. home is located in sought-after Lower Merion school district near Villanova Univ., Ashbridge Park/playground, & the soon-to-open Stoneleigh Estate public garden. Convenient access to Center City, hospitals, corporate centers, Airport, train, and shops, restaurants, and movies in the charming villages of Wayne & Bryn Mawr.