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A rare find on one of the most exclusive and hidden streets in the Philadelphia area, just a stone’s<br />
throw away from Gladwyne’s charming village center and minutes to central Philadelphia. 225<br />
Maplehill Road is set on 3.79 acres of natural beauty and boasts 7,100+ sq ft of living space that<br />
combines gorgeous views of a nature preserve with the ultimate in privacy, luxury and<br />
convenience.<br />
Follow the red brick path past an elegant water fixture to the front door, and you will enter the<br />
high-ceiling foyer, complete with marble floor. To the right of the foyer is a beautiful library with<br />
floor-to-ceiling cherrywood shelves, built-in workstation, and a sunny reading nook with bay<br />
window. The living room, which opens from the library, focuses on a French-style stone fireplace<br />
with mantel (gas flame), with bright floor-to-ceiling windows on either side. To the left of the<br />
foyer is a dining room with large windows, tasteful built-in display alcoves with shelves,<br />
gorgeous crown molding, and chandelier. An adjacent butler pantry, downstairs bar, and wine<br />
cellar make entertaining easy, as does the large kitchen, which features granite countertops,<br />
commercial-grade stainless steel appliances, a double sink, and a built-in desk nook with<br />
concealed printer cabinet. French doors in the kitchen open onto a spacious Brazilian hardwood<br />
deck.<br />
On the corner of the living room and kitchen is a warm and inviting sunroom with matchless<br />
views of the garden—which was lovingly planted with rosebushes, peonies, and over a hundred<br />
trees by the previous owners—and of the majestic trees and gently sloping protected land of the<br />
nature preserve. Nature surrounds you in this room, which is the ideal space to watch birds or<br />
occasional visits from families of deer just past the fence.<br />
A stunning feature of this house is the sun-drenched first floor master bedroom, with two<br />
ensuites and walk-in closets as well as independent deck access. The first floor is complete with<br />
a mud room, closets and laundry room with a brand-new washer and dryer powerful enough for<br />
all your laundry needs, as well as utility closets, cabinets, and a three-car garage.<br />
The second floor has four sizeable bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with several dedicated<br />
storage rooms. Each room provides beautiful views off different sides of the house, and a<br />
spacious landing, doubling as a sitting area, overlooks the foyer.<br />
The lower level has a large, sunny central area with a gas fireplace and wet bar that can function<br />
as a sitting area, home office, or combined space. There is a dedicated gym with a custom<br />
ventilation system, mirrored walls, and shock-absorbing rubber-tile flooring, right next to a<br />
bathroom with a high-pressure shower. Further amenities include a generous guest or in-law<br />
suite, two sets of French doors stepping directly out onto the brick patio and garden, wine cellar,<br />
and radiant floor heat. Uniquely, this level also contains a state-of-the-art compact library system<br />
with rolling stacks like those commonly found in law offices and university libraries.<br />
All in all, this is a quality architect-designed luxury house of the highest quality, in a tranquil,<br />
peaceful, and uncrowded setting, the beauty of which is unusual even for Gladwyne. Homes on<br />
this secluded street do not appear often. Schedule your tour to see and enjoy! |
