251 Cheswold Ln, Haverford, PA 19041

Located on North Side Haverford?s most exclusive street, this charming converted carriage house is just a short walk from the Merion Cricket Club, Haverford School, the train and the shops of Haverford. Originally constructed in 1904, it was converted and expanded in 1995 by the highly respected Pinemar Builders and now consists of two wings designed to gracefully accommodate the needs of contemporary families. The L-shaped home?s most distinctive feature is its array of dramatic, arched, carriage style windows, four along the West facing wing, three on the North. Deep silled and massive, they define the home?s appearance both inside and out. This handsome home offers 9,738 square feet of living space, including seven bedrooms, seven full baths and two powder rooms. Exterior Visitors enter through an elegant courtyard with stone and brick walls and a formal white garden. The front door itself is built into one of the arched windows. ? Nearly two acres of grounds include mature trees, lawns, a variety of handsome specimen plantings and three lovely perennial gardens designed by the horticulturalist who helped redesign New York City?s Bryant Park. ? Gracefully landscaped flagstone terraces offer a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the views. ? The home also features a swimming pool and tennis court as well as an attached three car garage and a shed for additional storage. General Details The home?s conversion and expansion focused on creating light-filled spaces rich in comfort and interesting details. ? French doors in many of the rooms open onto flagstone terraces and offer lovely views of the grounds. ? Many of the rooms offer built-in cabinetry and raised paneled millwork, and most feature recessed lighting. ? A sound system serves the entire first floor and the kitchen patio, and outside lighting creates ?moonlight? for the kitchen patio and pool area. ? Delightful special touches include a painted wood floor in the library and Juliet balconies in the Master s