BETSI CAREY

Description

Set in sought-after Birmingham Township is this fabulous four bedroom, three full and one half bath home which has been totally updated inside and out and rests on eleven acres. Several additions were added to the home to enhance its flow and roominess. The main level has an open floor plan featuring marble flooring. The generously sized Kitchen offers an abundance of cabinet space; with its high-end cabinetry and stainless appliances, beautiful counters, and huge center island, it is a cook’s dream. The kitchen area also offers easy access to the rear terrace and pool. There is a convenient Powder Room and access to the incredibly clean three car garage. The Dining Room conveniently adjoins the Kitchen, offering ample space for dining and sitting to talk after meals and enjoy the southerly views. A connecting Living Room and Family Room create a spacious living environment - perfect for family members to spread out or for large scale entertaining! The Living and Family Rooms, as well as the Kitchen, have fireplaces with handsome marble stone facings. The Family Room features a lofted ceiling and easy access to the large flagstone terrace which overlooks the in-ground pool. All of the rooms have loads of glass and the front of the home faces south which makes the home light and bright. The Primary Suite features a huge Bedroom with a lofted ceiling. Off the Bedroom is a Sitting Room with a fireplace and views of the patio, pool and back pasture. There is also a large walk-in closet and a wonderful bathroom. A second bedroom also has a fireplace and a large en-suite bathroom. The two additional bedrooms share a Hall Bathroom. One of the bedrooms is quite large and is currently used as a home office. The Lower Level has a very large multi-purpose room plus a large utility/storage area. Beyond the pool is a former indoor riding arena that has been transformed to a 58’ x 116’ athletic space featuring a basketball area plus another area with artificial turf - a perfect practice area for an athlete. Off this area is a large gym with room for all the latest fitness equipment. There is a full bathroom for gym enthusiasts at the foot of the staircase to the apartment above. Beyond the gym are four box stalls for an equestrian or animal lover to enjoy - perfect for horses, alpacas, goats, sheep, or your favorite animals. There is also a stream on the property. Above the gym is a large two bedroom apartment. Featured here is a Living Room with a fireplace and a large storage closet, powder room, and access to a large, south-facing deck. The Primary Bedroom has a walk-in closet and a huge “shower room”. The Dining Area is off the Kitchen and accesses a Laundry Room, full Bathroom and second Bedroom. Access to the apartment is from the gym area and from the porch. The apartment could easily fit the needs for a family desiring accommodations for senior parents. The property is perfect for the executive who needs to commute to Wilmington or anywhere long the Route 1 and 202 corridors. The property is also 45 minutes from the Philadelphia Airport and sits in the highly acclaimed Unionville-Chadds Ford School District.

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