517 W Mermaid Ln

Philadelphia, PA 19118

We are delighted to offer for sale a fabulous custom home in one of Chestnut Hill's most desirable, walkable locations. Move right in to this 15 year old home built by Blake Development, one of Philadelphia's premier custom builders. Designed with a thoughtful open floor plan offering approximately 5700 square feet on three levels. Exterior materials include Wissahickon schist stone, Hardie plank siding providing a traditional architectural style and a contemporary interior design. Enter the gracious center hall, which opens to the left into dining room and spectacular eat-in gourmet kitchen and family room. Straight ahead to living room with french doors which open to bluestone terrace. To the right handsome paneled library, separate office and powder room. Kitchen features include large island, and custom cabinetry with marble countertops. Wolf and SubZero appliances, four extra fridge/freezer drawers plus a wine cooler. The large mudroom features built-in cubbies, a large pantry, and second powder room, attached oversized two car garage. Upstairs, designed for today's living in mind, a spacious primary suite complete with large walk-in closets, master bath with soaking tub and shower. Three additional bedrooms, and two baths. Generous laundry room, ample storage and hardwood floors throughout first floor. Large lower level, beautifully finished with high ceilings, game/media room and and awesome bunk room setup! Outside, private rear yard with a terrace just begging for your next party. All this just steps away from a world class sports facility, hike or bike in the wilderness of the Wissahickon trails, and a short walk to Chestnut Hill shopping, restaurants, schools and a 30 minute train ride to Center City, 90 minutes to Manhattan. Showing begin Wed PM