17 Dartmouth Lane

Description

Welcome to this elegant 3 story English Manor unique estate in an incredible location! This home sits on over an acre in Haverford. With 5-6 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths, over 8800 square feet of living space plus an unfinished attic space offering an additional 2000+ square feet waiting to be finished! Built in 2005 by Wayne Geftman, the attention to detail is striking. Arrive through a circular driveway with generous parking for guests as well as a 3 car garage. The roof lines and windows enhance the architectural details as you approach the manse. Enter into the large entrance hall with a grand staircase and plenty of natural light. An arched doorway leads to the bright formal living room with views of the property. There is a home office adjacent to the living room with built-in shelving and cabinetry. The formal dining room has a rich gold ceiling and molding detail with French doors to the butler+GGs pantry with sink, display cabinetry and a wine cooler for ease of entertaining. The white chef's kitchen has a contrasting island with shelving, cabinets and seating. Gas Wolf cooktop, Sub-Zero refrigerator and double ovens make meal preparation a pleasure. The kitchen opens to a bright sunroom as well as a fireside family room with a built-in projector screen. The mudroom, side entrance area has back stairs that lead all the way to the unfinished 3rd floor. The en-suite main bedroom, on the second floor has his and hers closets, dressing area, sitting room with shelving, large bath with soaking tub and walk-in shower and a private water closet. There are 4 additional bedrooms and 3 additional baths on the second floor. Ed Mahoney designed the lower level that boasts hardwood floor throughout, a bar with sub zero fridge, ice maker and dishwasher, game room, exercise room, media room and a 1000 bottle wine tasting room as well as another potential bedroom and full bath. There is a 3 story elevator to allow easy access to all three floors. Enjoy your summers around the gorgeous pool area with a separate spa. The stunning pool house was also designed by Mahoney and is sumptuously appointed with a gas indoor/outdoor fireplace, open beamed ceilings, a kitchen, full bathroom, a full basement for storage and retractable bi-folding doors to make indoor outdoor entertaining a breeze! This manor home has every convenience to live many years in comfort and elegance with modern amenities!