luxury property with terrace for sale Rydal, United States

Stunning, custom-built residence designed by Rene Hoffman, located in the highly sought-after community of Evans Meadows in Lower Gwynedd. The versatile floor plan is perfect for multi-generational living with an elevator to all 3 levels and a spacious finished lower level with private access. When entering the neighborhood, you will immediately notice the wonderful curb appeal with the Belgian block curbs and tree-lined street. The community provides open space and walking trails. This exquisite home is located in a tranquil setting with gorgeous hardscaping and landscaping with extensive lighting, irrigation system with 20 zones and specimen trees. The majestic backyard is a resort-like setting with a saltwater heated pool with spa and a waterfall feature. A circular driveway leads to a handsome full depth stone façade, adorned by mature landscaping. The custom Alder Wood front door invites you into the expansive 2-story foyer with amazing natural light and gorgeous walnut hardwood flooring. The foyer is flanked by a formal living room with a gas fireplace and a formal dining room with adjacent Butler’s pantry with a wet bar. The gourmet kitchen features a six-burner gas range with a hood vent, Dacor double ovens, warming drawer, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, large island with granite countertops. A cheerful breakfast room provides access to the covered patio area and a lovely sunken family room is located adjacent to the kitchen with a gas fireplace, built-ins and incredible views of the backyard from the soaring windows. The main level of the home also offers 2 offices. One with wormy chestnut built-ins and access to the covered patio. The second office is tucked away at the far end of the home with plenty of natural light and built-ins. There are 2 powder rooms available for guests. A spacious 3-car garage. Head to the upper level from one of two staircases or the elevator, that takes you to all 3 levels of the home. The primary bedroom suite has a cathedral ceiling, magnificent natural light, two large walk-in closets with custom built-ins, a morning coffee bar and a sumptuous bathroom with a soaking tub, dual vanity, stall shower and a private water closet. There are four additional spacious rooms on the upper level. One is en suite bedroom and two additional bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom. The expansive bonus room/5th bedroom includes roughed-in plumbing for a full bathroom and a conveniently located laundry room with a sink. Pull-down access to a floored attic with full ceiling height offers great storage and an opportunity for additional future living space. The finished lower level with daylight windows boasts a fantastic temperature-controlled wine cellar for 775 bottles, a large recreation room, a wet bar, billiards room, a full bathroom with steam shower and incredible storage. There is secondary access to the 3-car garage from the lower level. This is a great space for an in-law/au pair suite or guests. The owners spared no expense when building this home. Pella architectural series windows, Certain Teed Independence 50-year roof, standing seam copper roofs with copper flashing, downspouts, sound system throughout many rooms in the home, ‘whole house generator’ and more! See agent for full list of features. Choose from the award-winning Wissahickon School District and various nearby options for renowned private schools, such as Germantown Academy. Fabulous location just minutes from shopping, restaurants, Gwynedd Valley train station and all major transportation routes, such as 202, 73, 63 and nearby access to PA Turnpike, 276, 76 and 476. Nearby Wings Field for aviation travel. Enjoy nearby Ambler, Blue Bell and Spring House. A short drive to the Plymouth Meeting and King of Prussia Mall. A variety of options for golf courses and country clubs.

Nestled amidst the leafy canopies of Gladwyne on Philadelphia's Main Line, this enchanting 1905 Gothic Revival manor home would appear as though it was seemingly plucked straight from the pages of an English fairy tale. With its massive stone walls, wood beams and impressive scale, this architectural gem stands as a testament to a bygone era while offering every modern comfort with details executed to perfection. On 2.8 level acres hidden along a picturesque private lane, the property offers a 4-bedroom, 5.2 bath main residence, a 2-bedroom guest cottage, garages, gardener’s cottage and beautifully designed outdoor spaces and gardens. Massive leaded-glass doors open to an interior of soaring ceilings, custom Indiana limestone floors and archways, reclaimed antique stone, leaded glass windows and doors and rich millwork and cabinetry, all working in tandem to create magnificent, captivating spaces. A great hall with massive beams supporting its 25-foot ceiling is a showstopping setting for gatherings of any size. It accesses one of three terraces that look out over the gardens and specimen trees of the rear grounds. Sunlight pours through the broad, leaded-glass window of the formal dining room. With an adjacent wet bar, butler’s pantry, wine room and enormous, well-appointed Downsview kitchen, it’s easy to imagine this home as a setting for memorable events. The Gothic elements are carried off perfectly in the kitchen, down to stunning artisan millwork and hand-molded Moorish tile backsplash. In this heart of the home, open to the kitchen, is a comfortable family room with a fireplace and access to the rear gardens. The main level is completed by a library/study with picture-window sliders to the property’s lush rear gardens. A full bath is adjacent to this room, making it a potential first-floor bedroom. A large home gym/yoga studio/flex space completes the main level. The second floor originally used as a ballroom and as such features early 20th-century, canvas-covered, hand-painted ceiling beams. This formerly festive space now contains four bedrooms, all en-suite and all with vaulted ceilings. Each bedroom has its own personality with lighting, millwork and bathrooms that speak to the home’s one-of-a-kind character. The owner’s suite feels fit for royalty, all the more so with the newly completed, sumptuous Italian marble bath. In this and other bathrooms, Sherle Wagner fixtures provide the finishing touch. Approaching the guest house, one feels as though they could be in England with the half-timbered exterior of these former stables, a perfect match for the main house. Guests can enjoy inviting, modernized living space with one or two bedrooms, sitting/dining area, full bath and kitchenette. The spacious grounds embrace nature's splendor and are a hideaway for moments of solitude. For buyers seeking a storybook setting and elegant residence less than 30 minutes from Center City Philadelphia, tour this property and see for yourself why it is a pinnacle of quality, style and privacy on the Main Line.