734 S Latchs Ln, Merion Station, PA 19066

Enjoy residential bliss in a turnkey family home melding classic charm with luxurious upgrades to suit today's modern lifestyle. This spacious 5 BR 3.5 bath Colonial has fabulous curb appeal in a picturesque setting that likens a 21st century Normal Rockwell painting, and is walkable to the train, schools and shops! Watch the family play safely while conversing with neighbors on the lovely covered front porch with gracious columns. Current owners have added value with approx. $200K in improvements that include refinished hardwood floors, upgraded electrical, new mechanicals, relined chimney, a completely renovated kitchen, expanded master suite, new baths and gut-renovated 3rd floor. The exterior has been enhanced with fresh paint, extensive professional landscaping, natural privacy screening, a new mahogany wraparound deck, irrigation system, custom tree house and swing set. A separate studio converted from a garage is wired with electric and cable, to support the finishing of what would be a perfect rec space or in-law cottage that's now used for storage. Entertain to your heart's content in the expansive living room with multiple seating areas and a wood-burning fireplace with marble surround. Gather comfortably in the elegant dining room for sit-down meals. A stunning new modern kitchen, fully redone in 2013, is sleek and top quality while maintaining old world touches. Premium stainless steel appliances, quartzite counters and center island, Shiplap wainscoting, soft white cabinetry and subway tiled backsplash inspire culinary creativity. Prepare meals while the family does their homework in the nearby breakfast area with banquette seating. A mudroom leads out to the rear deck and yard. A renovated powder room with a pedestal sink and bead board wainscoting offers convenience for guests. The upstairs greets you with an open landing and double window overlooking the scenic rear grounds. Your large master suite sanctuary, combined from 2 bedrooms, affords the perfect degree of privacy while the family are close by. Generous closets and a gorgeous renovated bath complete the ambiance. This house can accommodate your growing family's needs with 4 more sunny BRs and 2 full baths occupying the 2nd and 3rd levels. A carpeted basement provides recreation/lounge space, laundry and an unfinished area for storage. Great address just 12 minutes by train to the 30th St. station and 25 minutes door to door to Center City!