Available for RENT. Privately situated on 2.2 acres on a quiet cul de sac just a few minutes from central Bryn Mawr, this c. 1903 stone carriage house has been thoroughly updated and upgraded with an infusion of designer style throughout and ever-blooming gardens all around. Arrive at a garden courtyard entry and step into almost 6,100 square feet of exciting, luxe living space with high ceilings, hardwood floors and remarkable levels of natural light thanks to tall windows. Every room has at least two views of the grounds, which burst with color through spring, summer and fall. The formal living room easily accommodates multiple seating areas with built-ins and a bay window seat on one end and a gas fireplace with exquisite marble surround in the center. Add a baby grand piano and access to a step-down rear terrace, and visions of parties large and small come to mind. Likewise, a large formal dining room finished in rich blue hues provides guests with picture-window views of a tiered pond at the rear patio. This house is designed for entertaining. Adjacent is a large, well-planned kitchen with a butler s pantry and casual dining area. All cabinetry has been painted with a factory finish for durability. Handmade Italian tile adorns all backsplash areas. A Viking wall oven and built-in microwave supplement a six-burner Aga gas range. Sub-Zero refrigeration, a wine cooler, Bosch dishwasher, farmhouse sink, granite countertops, tremendous storage and extras like instant hot water and a water filtration system complete this cook s kitchen. A cozy lower-level family room with radiant-heat brick floor, exposed beam ceiling and cast-iron gas stove insert in the large fireplace is sure to be a favorite retreat. A classic Dutch door opens to a terrace and the pool area. The first level of this residence includes a large guest powder room off the foyer. Just off the kitchen is a mud room with an everyday entrance and laundry room with a suite of cabinetry and a full bath, perfect for those using the in-ground pool or infrared sauna. The main bedroom suite, which includes his and her bathrooms, a large walk-in closet with built-ins, a fitness room and additional space for storage, also is on the first floor. The sleeping quarters are beautifully designed in a restful palette. A seating area, petite gas fireplace and windows galore make this a true haven. A door opens to the front courtyard garden, ideal for morning coffee or an evening nightcap. A graceful main stairwell leads to guest-ready bedrooms along with a vaulted-ceiling den/game room that also could be a fifth bedroom. The den includes two sets of French doors that open to Juliette balconies. Three good-sized hall bedrooms offer garden or treetop views and closets with built-ins. A smartly designed hall bath accommodates multiple users at one time. Completing the second floor is a guest suite with a full bath and rear stairs to the kitchen. Each spring, the grounds come to life and make magic through autumn. An outdoor fireplace/grilling area, pond, and covered dining area are complemented by specimen trees, flowering shrubs and perennials. The in-ground pool with hot tub has been redone with a travertine perimeter and updated equipment, plus a slide. For the vegetable gardener, raised beds are just the right size for a kitchen garden. As a special bonus, a separate office with a skylit, vaulted ceiling provides a serene space for those working from home or who seek a studio space. Windows on three sides frame verdant views. A three-bay garage and additional offstreet parking, plus many extras add to this property s appeal: new Andersen windows, 400 Amp electrical service, whole-house generator, two-zone gas boilers supplying radiators with custom-made covers, two water heaters, central air conditioning, wi-fi boosters throughout the property and physical and electric fencing for dogs. Pets are negotiable.
