204 S Bishop Ave

Secane, PA 19018

San Diego meets Secane! Mid-century era California contemporary is a rare, stylish masterpiece for the discerning buyer who demands quality, craftsmanship, and the utmost privacy. The understated front elevation gives no clues at all to the drama, flexibility, and inspired feeling inside this very special home.Meticulously designed and scrupulously maintained. Possible income-producing opportunity for an owner-occupant. A long double-width drive obscures the view of the home from the road, adding to privacy and leading to an enormous parking pad for 12-15 cars. Exterior cladding is gorgeous, solid mahogany (natural insect repellent). Open-concept floor plan includes, on main level: 3 bedrms, living, dining,kitchen, reading nook, 2 full baths, massive deck, and two rear patios. The on grade, lower level includes: 1 bedrm, 2 full baths, full kitchen, living/dining area, laundry, storage, and large slate patio. Entry foyer leads to sophisticated eat-in kitchen with island and custom cabinetry. On one side of the kitchen is a beautiful breakfast nook with palladian picture window and seating for 6. On the other side of the kitchen is a barstool-height countertop with seating for 4. Dramatic slate-floor dining room is drenched in natural daylight with nearly wall-to-wall windows on 3 sides and fireplace #1. So, within 3 ft of the kitchen, there is seating for at least 22; an entertainers dream. Spacious living room includes vaulted ceiling, hardwood floor, and floor-to-ceiling, oversized stone fireplace (#2) with custom built-in hardwood shelving and cabinetry on both sides; one side includes concealed firewood storage that can be loaded from the outside. A wall of windows and sliding doors looks out onto a 60-foot, low-maintenance, composite deck that is sure to be the site of some legendary entertaining.Bedroom 1 is absolutely huge, featuring luxury vinyl plank floor, fireplace#3, and access to huge slate terrace w fireplace #4. This could be a 2nd living room, classroom, yoga studio, gym, theater - endless possibilities. The adjoining bathroom exemplifies beautiful, higher-end finishes, including soapstone counter and a wall of glass block that provides a natural daylight shower experience. Bedroom 2: wall of closets, hardwood floor, fireplace #5, and access to private, mini-patio for two. Bedroom 3: 3 closets, hardwood floor, huge windows, and built-in desk with cabinetry, making it an excellent home office. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a hall bath, with live-edge soapstone counter, STONE shower, and an aerated Jacuzzi tub. Great closets and storage throughout. The lower level can be an income-producing apartment or in-law/guest suite. It includes living/dining area, fully-equipped galley kitchen with granite counters, full bath, storage, large laundry room, and walk-out, on-grade access to slate patio and fireplace #6. Also down here: big, bright 4th bedroom, equipped with huge walk-in closet, en-suite bath, and fireplace #7. This floor plan is loaded with flex space, multiple rooms could serve as office, home classroom, 2nd living room, wine cellar, man cave, playroom, etc., affording Lucky Buyer with the opportunity to live precisely as they want to. Unwind, right in your own backyard oasis, a private playground for all ages and sensibilities. With a short walking path into your own private woods, this 1-acre lot is the home's crowning glory. Some cool surprises: a large, step-down concrete patio, at the far rear of the property, sequestered and overhung by trees for supreme privacy, is yearning to be the site of your Incredible Fall Dinner Party, after which, your guests can play a rousing game of horseshoes in the regulation-size horseshoe pit or sit around a blazing fire in the outdoor fireplace (#8!). Did your blood pressure just drop 10 points? That IS the kind of serenity and never-wanna-leave sensibility that this property creates. Possible to add a second story, if desired. DID I MENTION WALK-TO-TRAIN?!?