House of the Week: 960 Penn brooke, Lower Gwynedd
First Floor Living at its Finest in the heart of Gwynedd Valley! This outstanding, 6800 sq ft, Country French Manor Home, located within an enclave of 5 custom homes, offers a comfortable open floor plan with cedar-shake roof, hand-crafted, custom millwork, exquisite upgrades, a luxurious First Floor Master Suite, Finished Lower Level, New Salt-Water Pool with Spa and Incredibly Exciting New Pool House, all masterfully planned to create the perfect space for private enjoyment or entertaining, according to the listing on realtor.com.
A circular drive leads to an exquisite, gated, flowering, courtyard entrance featuring the finest Clinefelter light fixtures, with a flagstone walkway leading to the arched solid mahogany front door with imported hardware.
The 2-story entrance opens to a fabulous view of the 1st floor w/10~ & vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, stereo speakers, & walls of windows & doors w/transoms above creating streaming sunlight at every turn. The incredibly spacious, breathtaking Living Rm features a charming 15~ stone wall, custom bookshelves, a 2-way gas fireplace shared with the Breakfast Rm w/raised, curved stone hearth, and 3 sets of French doors opening to the rear Patio and Pool.
The Formal Dining Room offers custom cabinetry and a French door provides access to the front courtyard. A beautifully appointed Butler~s pantry leads to a Chef~s Dream Kitchen with ceramic tiled floor, furniture-style island with granite counter & seating for 4, custom cabinetry, stainless high-end appliances including a 6-burner gas Thermador stove, double ovens, warming drawer, 2 dishwashers, tumbled marble backsplash & built-in Miele coffee-maker.
The open floor plan continues as the Kitchen opens to both the inviting Breakfast Room w/2-way stone fireplace w/reclaimed wood mantel, and the warmth of the Family Rm w/vaulted bead-board ceiling & window seat, with both rooms providing French doors to the rear Patio.
A 1st floor Office w/vaulted ceiling includes 3 built-in desks. The resort-like, 6-room Master Suite features a Sitting Room opening to the Bedroom w/tray ceiling and a wall of windows providing an enticing exterior view.
The stunningly upgraded Full Bath includes a tumbled marble floor, vanities with marble counters, a whirlpool tub & a gorgeous, marble-tiled shower w/frameless glass door & bench seat.
The Dressing Rm offers 2 professionally organized walk-in closets and opens to the Vanity Room w/marble floor & built-in table w/sink. The Master Office can also be accessed from the front Hall and includes a set of French doors opening to the rear Patio. A turned staircase w/hardwood treads and Stark carpet runner leads to the 2nd floor, offering 3 additional bedrooms w/walk-in closets, 2 Full baths plus 2 walk-in attics offer the opportunity for additional bedrooms.
The entertainment continues in the fantastic Finished Lower Level featuring a Bar Room w/custom bar w/granite counters, refrigerator, ice-maker & sink plus included pool table & 2 large wine refrigerators, a Media Room w/surround sound & an amazing Gym w/rubber floor, mirrors & included universal equipment, plus a half Bath.
French doors from most 1st Floor Rooms open to the 34~ x 46~ flagstone Patio overlooking a newer 20~ x 42~ heated, salt water pool with travertine marble decking and a newer, AMAZING Pool House with covered patio with stone fireplace, included TV and custom cabinetry and a wonderful interior with custom bar, ice-maker; seating area, Full Bath & Laundry Closet. Other special features include 8 TVS, 3 Laundry Rooms including 1st and 2nd Floor plus Pool House, 2 Powder Rooms, 3-Car Garage, 3 zones of HVAC plus Pool House, & irrigation system. Minutes to train station, major routes, excellent shopping including a New Whole Foods, plus Trader Joe~s & Wegmans, & located in award-winning Wissahickon School District. STUCCO and all windows have been completely removed and replaced. Includes 1-year home warranty.This home offers pure pleasure!
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