Description
Stunning and spacious colonial home located in the lovely 10-home enclave of Walton Pond, where residents enjoy exclusive use of a pond, two tennis courts and a basketball court. The circular driveway welcomes you to a covered front porch with gorgeous hand carved mahogany doors that lead to a 2-story foyer with wide plank walnut flooring that continues throughout the main level of the home. The foyer is flanked by a spacious formal dining room and a formal living room, each with a bay window, and the formal living room with a stone wood-burning fireplace. Continue into the striking and expansive great room with a soaring 2-story cathedral ceiling with skylights, a floor to ceiling stone wood-burning fireplace and a wet bar. The open floor plan flows into the gourmet kitchen and breakfast room. The spacious island kitchen boasts 42" cherry cabinets, granite countertops, a 5-burner cooktop with hood vent and stainless steel appliances. Sliding doors from the breakfast room lead to a large paver patio with a perimeter wall and lighting. This area provides ample room for various seating areas, grilling and more! Enjoy 1.29 acres of manicured lawn and professionally landscaped grounds. This is a fantastic space to unwind or entertain guests. Located just off the great room you will find a sunroom with double doors to a small covered patio, a large study with handsome wood paneling and a powder room with a beautiful antique vanity. The opposite wing of the home includes a 1st floor bedroom with access to the patio and a full bathroom. This is perfect for an in-law / au pair suite or guests. The mudroom with laundry leads to a 3-car garage. Head to the upper level from one of two staircases. The front staircase leads to a landing with hardwood floors and a den area that overlooks the great room. Double doors lead to the primary bedroom suite that includes walnut floors throughout, a spacious bathroom with a jacuzzi tub, steam shower, private water closet with bidet, a large walk-in closet with custom organizational system and a dressing / sitting room with access to a balcony. This is a wonderful space to curl up with a good book or enjoy a morning routine of yoga and a cup of tea. There are three additional generously sized bedrooms on this level and two full bathrooms. The secondary back staircase provides privacy for guests. The finished lower level is a fantastic recreational space that includes a theater room, library, game room, yoga studio and gym. This home offers a versatile floor that can accommodate the multifaceted needs of today’s world. Perfect for remote work, virtual learning and multi-generational living. Updates include a brand new roof, new HVAC, water softener, new driveway and stucco remediation (2017). . Located in the highly coveted Wissahickon School District and close in proximity to Germantown Academy. Fantastic location with nearby dining, vineyard & winery, shopping, golf courses, parks and Wissahickon Trail System. Enjoy the charming towns of Ambler and Chestnut Hill. Also a short 35 minute drive to center city. Centrally located with easy access to 202, 309, 476 and 276 and nearby access to regional rail lines and Wings Field.
