Tucked away yet minutes to everything describes this property's location bordering both Miquon and Barren Hill in Whitemarsh Township. In 2001, the owner bought this 1987 Colonial and over time created a bright and tranquil house with a decidedly Tuscan influence, in a sublime 1.8 acre setting. The two story house with numerous recent system and design upgrades offers a desirable plan with terrific flow. There are 2 family rooms -- one open to a great eat-in kitchen and one in basement, a primary bedroom suite with a luxurious brand new custom bath, 2 home offices, a finished walk-out basement like you'd see in new construction has a glass walled wine room with humidor. The beautiful lot offers 2 terraces, 2 decks, pool, perimeter garden "rooms", rolling green lawn, bordering woodland nature, vistas of surrounding landscape. A gentle incline leads you up the driveway to the house surrounded by nature and light. A striking architectural wood pergola and travertine walk bring you to the front double glass door entry and a large walled terrace. Inviting two story center hall with artisan crafted iron wall insert, large block tile floor, coat closet, big powder room with wood wainscot and vanity sink, large block tile floor. Bright, open feeling living room has glass doors to family room, carpeting. Wide entry to dining room with bay window seat, wood floor; open to a serving pantry with custom wood/glass cabinetry and marble counter, large shelved closet, wood floor. Big eat-in cherry/granite/stainless kitchen everyone will want to gather in has 2 center islands -- one has a 2nd sink, gas range with hood/exterior venting, pantry cabinet with pull out drawers, beautifully crafted medallion and border tiles accent the white tile backsplash/white tile wainscot, built-in desk, large dining area, doors to laundry room/garage/screened porch, large block tile floor. Family room with stone fireplace, wet bar with marble counter/sink/wine refrigerator, carpeting, door to deck. Double doors to primary bedroom with wide entry to side office/study, walk-in and second closets, carpeting. Spectacular new spa-like primary bath with luxury Amalfi Calacatta tile, large walk in shower with glass enclosure, beautiful repurposed wide vanity with 2 sinks, fantastic bathtub, skylight, door to water closet with pedestal sink and toilet. 2nd Bedroom with raised ceiling and tall window, big closet with custom fittings, carpeting. Hall bath with shower over tub, wide vanity with 2 sinks, tile floor. Bright hall with big linen/storage closet, carpeting. Lovely 3rd bedroom with large custom fitted closet, carpeting. 4th bedroom with beamed ceiling and skylight has stair to a captivating loft; big closet and carpeting. Iron stair to great looking finished walk-out basement: glass door to wine cellar room with humidor, closet, office with recessed shelving/closet/stained glass wall insert, tile bath with large shower/vanity sink/ radiant floor heat, huge open area for recreation/games/gym, sizable yet cozy 2nd family/TV room, crisp mechanical room, carpeting. Pink honed granite entry floor and glass doors from basement to a small terrace with curved wall. Close to the kitchen/family room is a deck, stone walk to pool and stone steps to the lower property. A gate near garage has a driveway which arcs down to basement terrace. There is a lower deck, a sitting area with concrete table and benches, and an upper corner terrace all on the perimeter of the property.
Oversized 2 car garage with workshop cabinets/counter, side storage area and door to driveway, drop stair to attic storage. The owner's well thought out renovation was done with quality, usability, and comfort in mind. This fantastic property is a true refuge yet close to train, center city, major roads, shopping, restaurants, walking and bike trails, other green escapes.