Description
In a class of its own. Welcome to 205 Roberts Rd, one of the most beautiful homes in Ardmore, with its unique Mediterranean Revival style, offering a location within a short walk to Suburban Square and so much more. This stunning home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and more charm than you'll know what to do with! Pull up and immediately fall in love with the beautiful design details of this early 1900's home, rich with architectural characteristics everywhere you turn. The first floor has a wonderful flow to include a large and sunlit living room with 3 sets of French doors leading to the front porch, a classic fireplace, coffered ceiling and the original oak hardwoods in a beautiful honey tone. Off the living room is the sunroom, a great space for lounging or entertaining guests with it's heated floor and beautiful windows. The formal dining room has room for a larger table and server, also with French doors leading out front. The eat-in kitchen has a butlers pantry area with original cabinetry and makes a great party set up or coffee bar, maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances including top of the line fridge, Wolf steamer, 2 tiered island with storage and a great breakfast nook with access to the back bluestone patio and private fully fenced backyard. The half bath is perfectly tucked away under the stairs. Use the front or back stairs to head on up! The primary suite is spectacular! The bathroom was recently renovated to include Antracita Porcelain tile from Spain, a Bocchi Contempo fireclay farmhouse sink which is designed in Italy, a bidet, heated flooring and the most chic shower in town! It's truly one of a kind. The primary bedroom has plenty of closet space tucked away behind custom slider doors that tie beautifully to the bathroom. There are 2 more spacious and sunlit bedrooms on the second floor and another full bath. Up on the 3rd floor are 2 more bedrooms and a 3rd full bath with a claw foot tub and a great view of the picturesque property. The versatility of the floor plan is perfect for work at home, hosting guests or just the need for 5 bedrooms! The walk-out basement is clean as a whistle and thoughtfully updated to include new flooring, new sink and cabinet, the installation of a full glass door to let the light in, tons of storage cabinets added and parging of the walls make this a great space for working out, doing laundry or just nice clean storage. The property itself is perfectly private in the back, has a phenomenal 2 car detached garage with the original barn doors and a 2nd floor loft that can be converted into something magical. Entertain your guests on the patio, surrounded by lush landscape and a natural privacy screen. The current owners have poured love and resources into this home. A perma lock metal roof with a lifetime warranty, updated electrical and many other thoughtful upgrades make this a phenomenal value. This home gleams with old world detail, custom mouldings and is located in one of the best locations Ardmore, Lower Merion has to offer. Walk to Suburban Square in minutes and enjoy upscale shops, cafes, a farmers' market with easy access to the train. Enjoy live music at Ardmore Music Hall, a craft beer at Tired Hands or a movie at Bryn Mawr Film Institute. This home offers a lifestyle and location that you'll never want to miss.
