Welcome to “Boxwood, a Landmark Estate Property in one of the Main Line’s most coveted locations! This classic, circa 1895 Colonial Revival manor home has been respectfully updated and expanded over the years and the evolution has created a wonderful family home with comfortable scale, refined millwork and finishes, large windows that take full advantage of the garden views, southern exposure and, the right, modern living spaces for today.
On the first floor; the formal entry hall, elegant living and dining rooms all have outdoor access to the expansive terrace and gardens, original hardwood floors and fireplaces. Off the living room is a dramatic vaulted ceiling great room with fireplace, builtin cabinetry, 4 sets of French doors that open to the terrace and walled garden – a spectacular room in every way. A delightful newly updated Butlers Pantry is off the dining room and leads into the new, top of the line chef’s kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, honed marble and granite countertops, island breakfast bar, a 6- Burner Wolf Gas Range with Griddle, Bosch dishwasher, Subzero Refrigerator, walnut floors – all adjacent to a large family dining area and step down family room with triple French doors out to the terrace and back yard. A service area/mud room off the kitchen includes the laundry room, storage closets, entrance to the 3 Car garage, and staircase up to the newly renovated apartment/entertaining space over the garage. The apartment includes a spacious living room/ dining room combination, fabulous bar/kitchen, and large bedroom with full bath. The front and back staircases each access the second floor of the home which includes; primary suite with bath, bedroom and 2 walk in closets, a bedroom and hall full bath, 2 ensuite bedrooms each with private baths. The 3rd floor has 2 bedrooms and a new full bath. The basement is unfinished, dry and excellent for storage with bilco doors to the outside.
Two additions have expanded the property over the years; the 3-car attached garage with a one-bedroom apartment was added in the early 1970’s, the family room off the kitchen and second floor primary suite was added in the 1990’s. The result is a gracious, private, and timeless gated 3 story estate home surrounded by over an acre of fenced and expertly landscaped grounds, with heritage trees, exquisite gardens, pool, terraces and a treasured walled garden from another time and place – a beautiful room unto its own.
This special property meets today’s evolving lifestyle standards in one of the most coveted and convenient Main Line locations. Highly ranked educational institutions including the acclaimed Radnor Township School District, major commuting routes, Center City Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport and Main Line towns are all minutes away. The Radnor Trail, and the town of Wayne, are an easy walk or bike ride away.
