1625 W MONTGOMERY AVE Villanova, PA 19085

Circa 1920, this spectacular stone manor home is nestled on a private 1.25 acre, flat lot with mature plantings, beautiful gardens, slate walkways, numerous porches and patios and a beautiful pool. A gardeners paradise offering privacy and numerous spots to entertain or sit back and relax with the bonus of easy accessibility to shopping, public transportation, all major routes and Lower Merion Schools. The craftsmanship and old world construction partnered with the extensive renovations and additions create a home with gracious and sophisticated living and entertaining spaces. With over 7,500 sq ft of living space, this home is finished with 7 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, highlighted with hardwood floors, high ceilings, detailed millwork, and built-ins throughout. Upon entering, the large front to back foyer provides access to a multitude of living spaces. The living room has beautiful windows, a gas fireplace, built-ins and flows through french doors into a large addition that houses a family room, private office, half bath and access to the side covered porch and yard. The beautiful sophisticated dining room is adjacent to a second private office and is nestled with the updated eat-in kitchen. The kitchen has a new stainless steel sink, a Bosch dishwasher, a Bosch double oven, SubZero refrigerator, an enormous working island with seating for 6+, the island is tiered to a Dacor 8 burner gas cooktop with built-in downdraft and spacious food prep area. There is ample storage with numerous pantry options, a wet bar and glass cabinetry with two Fisher Paykal drawer dishwashers to handle special glassware and entertaining as well as room for a family sized kitchen table. A second family room, off the kitchen, provides a sun filled entertaining space that faces the back yard, outdoor private shower, and pool. A separate pantry adjacent to this second family room houses a second refrigerator, stereo equipment and additional cabinetry. The second level has 5 large family sized bedrooms with large closets, two updated baths and laundry room. The peaceful master bedroom addition has high ceilings, architectural windows, walk in closets, private bath with shower and tub. The third level has two bedrooms, updated full bath and second laundry area. The lower level was completely renovated and includes a large mudroom with multiple closets, radiant heat in addition to a large finished room perfect for a pool table, bar and side room for a beverage refrigerator and wine storage. The unfinished area has the utilities, storage as well as exercise room. The attention to detail and care is evident throughout the home creating unique settings for entertaining as well as the living spaces any family desires. With Two separate Offices the ability to work from home could not be more convenient & allows for the flexibility needed in the current work/professional environment. The location is close to shopping, the airport and schools - with the bus stop at the end of the driveway! Numerous parks are close by - Ashbridge Park that has over 28 acres dedicated to playgrounds, running trails as well as tennis and sledding. Stoneleigh is right around the corner and has 42 acres available for exercise, picnics and horticulture. The combination of the private setting of the home with the accessibility of these amenities creates a perfect balance for today's family.