MARLA SCHECHTER

Description

Welcome to 904 Evans Road, an elegant custom built Trueblood French Colonial home nestled in Gwynedd Valley offering over 5,000 sqft of living space. Setback from the road, this tranquil home sits on a level, partially wooded, & tree lined lot of nearly an acre. The horseshoe driveway featuring custom light & stonework entryways, provides two distinct entrances, and ample additional parking. This custom home is truly one of a kind, combining a thoughtful design and great flow to the floorplan. A beautifully landscaped walkway guides you to an arched, oversized stone porch, complemented by a gorgeous custom wooden door flanked by glass panels. Step into the inviting two story foyer featuring a sweeping turned staircase & marble floors. To your left, you’ll find a light filled formal living room boasting a stunning custom Palladian window and a cozy gas fireplace. To your right is an expansive den/library area, complete with hardwood floors and custom built-ins. If you head straight from the foyer through the custom French glass doors, you'll enter the two-story family room, complete with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, custom built-ins, newly finished hardwood floors, and a breathtaking wall of windows with a second set of custom french doors that open to the slate patio and serene backyard. The open concept kitchen boasts an oversized island, ample cabinetry, custom appliances, and a delightful breakfast room. Don’t miss the spacious formal dining room, offering beautiful views and its own access to yet another private porch and patio area. Completing the main floor is an elegant first-floor owner's suite, featuring newly refinished hardwood floors. This suite provides generous space, beautiful views of the back and side yards from every window, a private entrance to the slate patio, a dressing area, an oversized walk-in closet with a shelving system, and a master bath with custom windows, an oversized platform tub, and a large walk-in shower. On the second floor, you’ll find three additional oversized bedrooms, one of which could be used as a secondary owners’ suite, complete with a walk-in closet and ensuite bath. Another expansive bedroom, complete with a lounge area and its own walk-in closet, provides access to extra unfinished storage. This room shares a Jack and Jill bathroom with the last bedroom, which also includes a spacious walk-in closet. Don’t miss the extra large cedar closet in the upstairs hallway! An added bonus: underneath the carpeting of the second floor is 3/4" unfinished oak hardwood flooring. For those in search of even more space, the finished basement provides multiple entertainment areas, a billiards area, and shelving for wine storage. Need a workshop? This home includes a workshop with its own private outdoor entrance, featuring oversized custom exterior doors! Don't forget to take in the grounds of this lovely home. Here, you can relax to the sounds of birds singing and the gentle rustle of leaves, while also enjoying an ideal setting for entertaining. Conveniently located less than a mile from the Gwynedd Valley Train Station (with a direct line to Center City), this home offers easy access to major roadways, as well as proximity to schools, shopping, and dining. 904 Evans Road is waiting for you to come and make it your own.

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