Dave Watlington

Description

Welcome to 1309 Karen Lane! This completely renovated home by Gardner/Fox Associates boasts 5 Bedrooms and offers both timeless elegance and modern comfort in a stately Colonial. The exterior showcases a traditional stone façade complemented by mature landscaping providing great curb appeal. The walkway leads to a covered Entrance enhancing the home’s welcoming atmosphere. Inside you are greeted by a Foyer with designer finishes and crown molding. There is an open stairway to the right and a Powder Room to the left with a furniture-style vanity and a large closet. Past the Foyer you proceed to a spacious open floor plan. In the Living Room, the handsome fireplace is the focal point with a window seat on either side with storage below. Custom built-in bookshelves flank both sides of the entrance. There is a game table with an Atrium door that leads to the large Patio. Continue to the pocket doors which open into the fabulous and spacious Family Room with its striking Stone fireplace and lots of windows which offer an abundance of natural light overlooking the expansive yard. French doors open onto the Flagstone Patio with a stone wall on either side. The Patio overlooks the private backyard. Back in the Family Room there are pocket doors leading to a Sitting Room with wainscoting and built ins. There is access to the open stairway looking into the Foyer as well as leading to the 2nd floor. Back in the Living Room to the left is the Dining area with a great open space for eating and an Atrium door to the Patio. All of these rooms are enhanced with beautiful millwork, surround sound and handsome Hickory wide planked hardwood floors. The Dining area flows into the Gourmet Kitchen equipped with high end fixtures and appliances, a six burner gas stove and griddle, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, a large Island with a sink, handsome cabinetry and another sink with cabinets above. There are two large corner pantries providing great storage. There is also plenty of workspace as well as a large picture window overlooking the expansive backyard. There is an abundance of recessed lighting throughout the Kitchen as well as a built in cabinet perfect for a bar area. Off the Kitchen is the Mud Room equipped with brackets for coats, a door to the outside covered Porch as well as a door to the oversized two car Garage. The Mud Room has built in cubbies with a pocket door to the Powder room with a door to access the Foyer. The staircase leads to the second floor. The spacious Primary Bedroom has two deep closets, crown molding, recessed lights, a ceiling fan and speakers. The ensuite Bath is beautifully updated. It has two separate vanities, a steam shower with a seamless shower door and radiant heated floors. Off the Hallway is a full Bath with a furniture-style vanity, tub/shower with a door to Bedroom #2. There are three additional generous sized Bedrooms with large closets one of which is used as an Office with door to the floored Attic. Down the hallway are French doors which open into an Office. There is a large Laundry Room equipped with a sink & builts in for storage. There is another full Bath with a double sink vanity and a tub/shower. Back on the first floor, there is a stairway from the Family Room leading to the Lower Level providing a vast amount of additional living space. The Lower Level has a play area, Gym, Powder Room and French doors to the outside Hot Tub. The unfinished part provides Geo-thermal Heater, whole house water filtration & softening system & reverse osmosis water purification in Kitchen & ice maker, plus great storage. This home is conveniently located near major highways, making it easy access to Philadelphia, parks, the KOP Mall and the town of Wayne offering the local shops & restaurants, plus the award-winning Tredyffrin-Easttown Schools. This home offers unparalleled comfort and style with its prime location, impeccable condition and tasteful design. This is the one....Welcome Home!

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