luxury house with reception room for sale Saint Davids, United States

Welcome to 443 Saint David’s Avenue, a rare opportunity to own one of Wayne’s most distinguished historic residences. Built in 1901, the home has had only THREE owners! Set on 1.35 gracious acres along one of the Main Line's most coveted addresses, this landmark brick Colonial offers 5,575 square feet of bright, airy living space where magnificent period details and extraordinary millwork tell the story of a home built to last generations. Will you be the fortunate new steward? As you approach the home down the long driveway, you immediately sense the grace and grandeur in the brick construction with curved walls, multi-level porches and abundance of windows. Mature trees offer both shade and privacy. The large circular driveway provides ease of access, and the location where the owner's children learned to ride their bikes many years ago... Once inside, a charming interior Glass top Dutch door opens from the vestibule to reveal the first of many delights- a cozy entry parlor bathed in natural light from incredible curved, double paned Palladian windows and warmed by its own fireplace-the first of six inside the home- setting an immediate tone of intimacy and craftsmanship that carries throughout the home. The formal living room is a refined space- with a fireplace at the center and a coffered ceiling that crowns the room with exceptional detail. This room also grants access through French doors to an airy patio where you can enjoy views of the side and rear yard across the seasons. The impressive dining room, with it's curved wall of windows and yet another cozy fireplace, creates the perfect setting for a memorable holiday meal. Travel through the charming butler's pantry on your way to the large eat-in kitchen and bright, vaulted great room. This 1990’s addition includes a full bath and laundry room and is the heart of everyday living- marrying the home's historic character with the open, relaxed scale today's buyers seek. A large fireplace flanked by two sets of french doors lead to the rear patio. Sweeping views of the property and a yet another fireplace invite year-round alfresco entertaining surrounded by the beauty of nature. An immense Sycamore tree provides a lush, green canopy over the patio. On the two upper floors, six bedrooms and three baths unfold across sun-filled rooms graced with the artistry that defines the finest homes of the era. Ample closet space allows for plenty of storage- rarely found in homes of this vintage. A standing seam copper roof crowning the entire home is a recent renovation which offers the peace of mind of modern infrastructure wrapped in the enduring elegance this property deserves. The many porches and terraces of this magnificent home offer a multitude of vantage points over the park-like grounds that offer both privacy and tranquility. Located in the award-winning Radnor Township School District — rated among Pennsylvania's finest — and just moments from the St. Davids train station, the vibrant shops and restaurants of downtown Wayne, Chanticleer Garden, and the Radnor Trail. Center City Philadelphia is a seamless 25-minute train ride away.