827 Lafayette Rd

Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

PRIME NORTHSIDE BRYN MAWR LOCATION-Lower Merion Township! Own this estate home with dramatic stone exterior and circle drive on PRIVATE, CUL-DE-SAC SETTING! Offering over an estimated 10,000 square feet of living space on 1.47 acres, there are 5 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, interior millwork, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, 4 fireplaces, and a 4-CAR GARAGE. All of the above contribute to the grandeur of this spectacular home. The stately circular drive and surrounding landscaping invites owners' home to a PRIVATE RESORT-LIKE SETTING. As you enter the huge foyer, you are greeted by sunlight from floor to ceiling Palladian windows, marbled tile floor, fluted pillars, an elegantly curved wooden staircase, along with a wet bar, perfect for entertaining! This home features hardwood floors with French sliding doors flowing into the family and dining room areas. The classic formal living room features a natural gas fireplace and crown moldings. The large adjacent family room features 20-foot ceilings and a SPECTACULAR MARBLE FLOOR-TO-CEILING FIREPLACE. The kitchen and family room have deck entrances that are perfect for relaxing evenings. Just off the kitchen and family room is a light-filled sunroom with vaulted ceiling for afternoon tea with beautiful views to enjoy the surrounding landscape. Tucked away in the back corner of the floor plan is the 1ST FLOOR OFFICE/LIBRARY (that may also serve as a 1st floor bedroom) with adjacent full bathroom, offering French door access to a deck & porch.The eat-in kitchen features a trayed ceiling, granite countertops and island. There are two refrigerators (+2 xtra in the garage), gas cooking, double ovens and white cabinetry. The next owner can make this space their own. Adjacent to the kitchen is a mudroom with built-in storage with a CONVENIENT BACK STAIRCASE TO THE SECOND LEVEL.Up to the second floor is an elegant UPSTAIRS FAMILY ROOM with wood floor and marble fireplace, along with an elegant master suite with a large, comfortable sitting area, fireplace and master bath suite with multiple sinks, a soaking tub and newly renovated stall shower, walk-in closets, and a large private dressing area. Walk across the overlooking bridge to four additional very large ensuite bedrooms, all with full bathrooms, a convenient upstairs LAUNDRY ROOM and a HUGE WALK-UP ATTIC!More family entertaining options can be offered by using the curved staircase from the foyer leading down to a finished 3000 sf walk-out garden level with new vinyl floor, carpet, a full bath, exercise room and storage/flex space.This home features a BRAND NEW 3-zone HVAC system, with 2019 RENOVATIONS that included REPLACEMENT ROOF/GUTTERS, STUCCO REMOVAL, NEW EXTERIOR STONE, SIDING, AND WINDOWS. Also features a backup generator! Located on one of Northside Bryn Mawr's most desirable streets just minutes away from the Septa train, some of the best renowned public (just over mile from Harriton H.S.) and private schools, beautiful parks, restaurants, and shops.