A storybook stone manor home on professionally landscaped grounds awaits at 416 Wister Road. With its stately stone exterior and spacious private back yard, this magnificent 5+ bedroom, 4.5 bath home built in 1911 exudes classic elegance. The owner has meticulously updated and maintained this highly livable family residence, which is located on a beautiful flat lot on one of the Main Line's most sought-after streets. A large stone front porch greets guests and the front entry opens to a large reception hall with a graceful staircase and hardwood flooring throughout. Family and guests gather in the spacious living room with generous windows, decorative moldings, a stone surround wood burning fireplace and built in book cases. Two sets of French doors lead to a breathtaking sunroom with windows on 3 exposures, exposed stone wall and French door to the rear flagstone terrace. The classic dining room features a fireplace with brick surround and is served by a butler's pantry, which has antique cabinetry and also contains the laundry. The updated kitchen features black granite counters, custom oak cabinetry, 2 stainless steel sinks, breakfast bar and work station desk. Enjoy coffee and casual meals in the breakfast area gazing out French doors to the curved flagstone terrace and tranquil rear grounds. An architecturally significant staircase is highlighted by a Palladian window and ascends to the generous master bedroom with windows on 2 exposures, hardwood floors, walk in closet with window, an updated master bath with frameless shower doors, granite counter top and limestone flooring. An adjacent bonus room can be used as a nursery, sitting room or master closet. Also occupying the second floor are two additional large bedrooms and an updated hall bath. The third floor landing has custom bookcases and leads to 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, an office/den and floored attic space for storage. The home also features a 2 car garage with living space on 2nd level that could be finished for today's modern needs. The home is perfectly located w/in a short walk to Suburban Square shopping and restaurants, train Station, schools and to Center City Philadelphia, KOP and the airport, yet is tucked away in a quiet hidden street!
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