On one of the most coveted blocks in Villanova, this beautiful Tudor home has a welcoming classic and elegant presence. The flagstone and brick walkway and low stone walls with lanterns highlight the detail that this home has and lead to the columned front portico with a masonry sunburst over a herringbone design of bricks above the front door. The entry room greets you with the original architectural design bronze and wrought iron stair rail, a similarly chosen wrought iron chandelier and beautiful oak hardwood flooring. The formal living room has a wood burning fireplace with marble surround, recessed lights, in-ceiling speaker, custom shades and curtains, deep sills and french doors to the gorgeous back patio. The enclosed sunroom with stone columns, a bead board ceiling and heated travertine tile flooring is a great space to relax or work in. Being surrounded by Weather Shield windows on 3 sides it is a peaceful respite while feeling surrounded by nature. The formal dining room has brass sconces, a brass chandelier, deep window sills and custom drapes and blinds as well as crown molding. In the eat in kitchen there are custom cherry Mouser cabinets, a commercial grade range, convection oven, and a granite island and countertop. There is a walk - in pantry for extra storage just steps away. The seeded glass cabinets with lights add charm. Off the kitchen is the family room which has a 200 year old mantel from Lancaster County above the large wood burning fireplace. Decorative beams run across the ceiling of the family room adding character. Custom Mouser cabinets flank the fireplace and are also present in the bar area. There is a game table area and custom plantation shutters making it easy to darken the room and have a fun movie night. Or entertain your guests easily at the custom bar with stained glass, glass shelving, and built in refrigerator and ice maker. The floor in the family room is Turkish travertine hand cut tiles in the French pattern and is warmed by radiant heat. Outstanding stone columns highlight the entrance to the family room and are easily viewed in the kitchen. The mudroom holds the pantry and coat closet and walking to the 2 car oversized garage also allows for views of the yard with the wall of windows and French door access to the outside. The powder room has a new window and is next door to the coat closet. Walking upstairs there are built in shelves and storage at the top of the stairs and the hallway leads to the primary suite with a wood burning fireplace. In the primary bathroom there is a new window with a new Conrad motorized shade, 2 sinks, a soaking tub and glass shower. A walk in closet with built in storage is there as well. Off the primary bedroom is another walk in area for clothes and storage. Both of the 2 other bedrooms on this floor have their own bathrooms and storage. On the 3rd floor there are another 2 bedrooms that share a hall bathroom. The full basement has a climate controlled wine cellar. There are all new windows in the rear of the house, new snow guards on the roof, 2 new 75 gallon water heaters, new first floor York combination heating and air conditioning unit, new radiant floor heating controls. This impeccable home is walkable to Villanova Train Station, and the walking paths at Villanova University, and is minutes to the towns of Wayne or Bryn Mawr and close to the airport and Center City. 2022-08-03
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