Nestled on the highly coveted North Rose Ln in Northside Haverford, this Elegant French Country home offers the best of both worlds. This Circa 1935 home with lovely curb appeal and charming period details has been meticulously renovated, updated and expanded to include modern day amenities.
Enter the home via the front door or the lovely addition of the greenhouse - sunroom entrance from the side of the home. The two-story main foyer with open sweeping staircase and hardwood floors leads to a sunny and cheerful living room with French doors that lead to an outdoor terrace overlooking the tree canopy and peaceful backyard. Flanking the foyer is the formal dining room with woodburning fireplace and a family room with a powder room. The family room with radiant heated floors has a separate exterior side entrance through the side yard garden space, and this room could also be a wonderful home office. The gourmet kitchen was reimagined, updated and expanded when the 4-story addition was added to the home. The spacious gourmet kitchen boasts an island with seating and pendant lighting, soapstone countertops, custom cabinetry, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances including a Wolf 6-burner gas range with griddle and hood vent, a SubZero, farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry and access to the lovely 3-season greenhouse - sunroom with radiant heated floors, where one can enjoy a morning cup of coffee throughout the year. The kitchen flows into a lovely room with a dining nook and sitting area with built-ins. Head to the 2nd level of the home where you will find a spacious main bedroom suite with fireplace, walk-in closets with built-ins and yoga/meditation room. The sunlit master bathroom is a wonderful place to relax in the jacuzzi tub and also includes radiant heated floors, a heated towel rack, a tiled walk-in shower and private water closet. There are two additional nicely sized bedrooms on this level as well as 2 additional updated full en suite bathrooms. The 3rd level of the home provides two additional bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. The enchanting backyard includes a heated pool, various outdoor entertaining areas and a lovely yard that is nicely cocooned by mature trees.
The lower level of the home is walk-out and contains access to the 3-car garage, generous storage in the mudroom, and a full bathroom that is wonderful for pool guests or grooming area for your four-legged family members. The covered terrace is a lovely place to stay cool during the summertime and host dinner parties. This park-like setting is a wonderful place for relaxation or entertainment. The current owners have done extensive renovations and updates over the course of their ownership. New Roof in 2016, 3-Zone AC, 9-Zone Heating and Central Vac. Award-winning Lower Merion School District and an incredible location!!
