Colonial, Tudor

Enjoy a rare opportunity to own a magnificent, newly constructed home in Lower Merion without the hassles of building. This masterfully crafted, 5 BR 4.2 BA center hall Tudor-symmetry colonial built in 2012 in the heart of Penn Valley has been meticulously designed by home enthusiasts to reflect the features desired by today's modern buyer seeking to combine smart design with character and tradition: 5 ft recessed panel wainscoting, 5" pre-finished HW floors, 9 ft.ceilings, gorgeous crown molding, Andersen windows, hardwired security system, generator, quartz countertops and custom closets, including elevator-capable closets ready for conversion. From the large center hall with powder room, enter the sun-drenched LR with transom windows and French doors that pour onto the side yard. Opposite LR is sizeable DR with beautiful bay window and recessed lighting. Continue to large office/den and the mud rm w/ cubbies & informal PR leading to oversized 2-car garage. Next pass massive pantry capable of storing every goody imaginable and enter chef's optimum kitchen. Create masterpiece meals with commercial-grade 48" Wolf gas range w/ griddle & grill, industrial blower, double ovens, Wolf warming drawer, DW, Subzero refrigerator, farm sink and built-in MW/convection oven. Flooded with eastern sun, this room will quickly become a favorite w/ its 10-ft island enhanced w/ quartz countertops, vegetable sink & plenty of seating, separate built-in desk and adjacent light & airy breakfast room. Breakfast room exits to lovely bluestone covered patio w/ A-framed ceiling, which in turn leads to property's "stone house." Part of original grounds, this multi-purpose heated stone house w/ gorgeous loft ceiling adorned with original beams and ceiling fans could be separate office, studio or future cabana. Also off kitchen is welcoming FR complete with gas FP w/ mantle and arabesque tile, coffered ceiling and French doors to additional bluestone patio. Upstairs, master suite includes large BR w/his/her closets, one w/pocket door to laundry room, & sun-filled BA w/soaker tub & shower, his/her quartz-topped vanity and separate commode room. 2nd level offers 3 add'l generous BRs, 1 en suite & 2 w/built-ins that share jack & jill BA. Complete over-garage apt offers every amenity including LR w/built-ins, kitchenette, W/D, cozy BR & BA. Circular driveway; perfectly level, professionally manicured 1.1 acre lot; award-winning Lower Merion schools.