B John Duffy

MERION STATION PA Home for Sale

Beyond a grand gated entrance lies this impressive Mediterranean style Villa which is complemented by a distinctive red tile roof. Superb architectural details, unparalleled craftsmanship and the finest materials are on display throughout the well-proportioned, spacious rooms which are wonderfully suited for comfortable family living as well as grand scale entertaining. The exquisite grounds are separated into open-air rooms with woodland walks between and include a sparkling heated swimming pool and charming cottage with a fireplace and office or studio space. The detached garage features a 2nd floor guest suite which overlooks the beautifully planted gardens. Enjoying easy access to metropolitan Philadelphia, this pre-eminent estate is truly an exceptional offering. Enter into a Grand Hallway, with inlaid marble floor, which opens to a brick terrace with steps leading down to a patio with a fountain. French doors from the hallway open to the spacious formal Living Room featuring a carved mantel gas fireplace, exquisite moldings and custom built-ins including two arched niches. The adjoining fireside Study with a terra cotta tile floor is enhanced by five sets of French doors with circle top windows which bathe the room in natural light. The formal Dining Room exits to a lovely terrace. Cooking is a pleasure in the granite eat-in island Kitchen with handsome cherry cabinetry which opens to a brick walkway and flagstone patio. Adjoining the kitchen is a Family Room with a decorative fireplace and adjacent Sun Room with circle top French doors and a brick terrace. A short hallway between the kitchen and the entrance hall features a Powder Room and a Laundry Room. A graceful turned staircase with a circle top window leads to the second floor with its luxurious Master Suite comprised of a spacious Bedroom with an awninged deck, his and her Baths and a Dressing Room with custom built-in closets. There are two additional Bedrooms with a connecting Bath on this level.The expansive third floor features a Bedroom/Sitting room with tile Bath, 3 additional Bedrooms and a large Bath and Kitchenette.The lower level includes a fireside Sitting Area, a Bedroom with a gas fireplace and bath, a billiard area, wet bar and home theater.

FLOURTOWN PA Home for Sale

The best homes are years in the making. Little by little, the house and land revealed themselves; resulting in this beautiful, sensible, and unique property. Offered to the market for the first time since 1984,, the current owners have carefully improved, enhanced, expanded, and stewarded this private Flourtown compound. It has been transformed over the years into a splendid country escape, full of light and space and functionality. Built horizontally across the landscape and sited up off the road, the design takes maximum advantage of its location. To describe the house simply as a 5-6 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath property does not begin to describe the flexible and welcoming space so elegantly designed for life, work, rest, and, dare I say, entertaining. The rooms flow seamlessly from one to another, offering an open plan so sought after by today's buyers, but not so open that you can't find quiet or privacy in the house. Every room has multiple windows; many with exposure on three sides to bring the outside in and offer garden views. Built as one of seven houses on the cul-de-sac, this one sits at the apex of the street, and offers the peace and quiet rarely found so close to the city. A five minute drive to Chestnut Hill, regional rail lines, and highways, the location offers a tranquil refuge, not too far from where you have to go. Approach the house up a winding driveway, where you can enter the kitchen area from a side door, or walk a beautiful flagstone path to the front door. Through the front door you enter a large foyer with two coat closets and custom cabinetry that can hold gear and such needed for everyday. Once through the foyer the house opens up to the formal dining room with a wood burning fireplace, and luxurious living room. To the right is the large smart kitchen with a nine foot island, stone counters, two sinks, and all the necessities for the multi-cook family. The kitchen is open to the family room and casual dining area. Circling back to the front hall, head left from the front door to the master suite. The luxury of having the main bedroom on the first floor is just the start. A full 29 feet x 17 feet, the suite gives ample room for many uses. There is a walk-in closet, a pretty dressing area, a large bathroom with separate whirlpool tub, two sinks, and a stall shower. The bedroom also has a seating area with a fireplace as the focal point. There is a private staircase in the master bedroom that leads to a private ground floor space that is currently used as an office, with the potential for a private, outside entrance. This large bright space could be repurposed as an exercise area, yoga studio, art studio, or library. The first floor is completed by one more bedroom/office with its own ensuite half bath. Upstairs are four commodious bedrooms and two more bathrooms, as well as a laundry area. One of the bathrooms is part of a suite of rooms at the end of the hallway. The three other bedrooms on this floor are served by a hall bath with two sinks and a tub/shower combination. All about the house you will find the "extras" that make life easier; big closets, built-in bookcases, custom cabinetry, an extra drink fridge in the kitchen dining area, two laundries, one on the first floor and one on the second. There is a staircase off the kitchen that leads to a finished basement area that was once full of Legos, building blocks, trikes, and trucks. Who knows what use you will put it to, but it will be a good one you'll be grateful for. Headed outside by one of the four doors, you will find a gardener's eden, full of specimen trees, a well-planted understory, perennial beds that offer color throughout the growing season, and multiple destinations for sitting, relaxing, play, or contemplation. This one is too good to miss. The photos are great, but you will be even more charmed with the real thing.

PHILADELPHIA PA Home for Sale

Welcome home to this stylish Condo located in SOCIETY HILL with almost 3000 square feet of living space and Parking. There is an open concept main living space featuring a chefs Kitchen, Dining Area and large Living Room. The home is close to the waterfront and Spruce Street Pier and convenience to Center City, Old City and Queen Village as well as I 95 make this the ideal location. Contact me to arrange a private showing.

HAVERFORD PA Home for Sale

North Haverford treasure. Gracious stone estate perched on 1.5 lush acres on highly sought after Cheswold Lane. Idyllic neighborhood street in short walking distance to Merion Cricket Club, Haverford Town center, Haverford train station, shops, restaurants and the Haverford College Nature trail. A rare flat open yard is made utterly private by surrounding mature trees and finished with an elegant heated pool, positioned on the edge of a hilltop, overlooking the private wooded setting. Finished with slate roof and wrapped with flagstone patio and covered stone porches, this home offers wonderful opportunities for indoor/outdoor living. Large oversized windows embrace the pristine setting and bring glorious light throughout the home. Inside the timeless architectural detail, molding and fine materials have been elevated to modern day standards. A step down living room with soaring ceiling height is finished with fireplace, custom built-ins, oversized deep-silled windows and doors to the covered porch. The formal dining room with another bay window and beautiful molding also steps out to the covered porch. A large updated kitchen with center island overlooks the private backyard and is finished with a charming breakfast nook with beautiful french doors to the front terrace. The kitchen opens to a cozy den with fireplace and custom builtins. Upstairs, the primary suite walks out onto a large balcony overlooking the grounds and is finished with a sizable primary bathroom with tile shower, soaking tub and double vanity. A charming office overlooks the front yard and could incorporate nicely into the primary should one desire. This home boasts a very practical second floor floor plan with all five bedrooms and a laundry suite on the second floor. Step down the hallway from the primary and the first two additional bedrooms are sizable with large ensuite baths. Further down the hall two smaller bedrooms share a hall bath and can be closed off to form a private suite. A generous laundry room completes this floor. A large finished basement adds any needed extra living space including a large recreation room with fireplace, full bathroom, games room and space enough for a gym. Attached three car garage. Commuter's dream, convenient to major roadways for easy access to Center City, Philadelphia Airport, NYC and beyond. Also walkable or very short drive to Ardmore town center for trains to NYC or shopping at Suburban Square. Award winning Lower Merion School District.