Description
A once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Willistown history & one of the most custom built homes you'll ever see! Welcome to Shady Grove School House, ca 1850, named after the large white oak trees nearby. This one room schoolhouse stands proudly on a gorgeous 1.6 acre with a custom home attached built in 2001, creating a one of a kind 7,500+ square foot home which the current owners have done an unbelievable job renovating. The level of detail throughout doesn't resonate until you see it in person. The best materials used throughout, unlacquered brass door knobs, Hardie siding, Tuscan Versilia marble are just to name a few. The home is perfectly perched offering stunning views from every window, with preserved land across the street. The beautiful flow, bringing the outdoors in with it's many access points for enjoying the private Timbertech decks that hug the home. Entertaining is a delight & each room flows seamlessly into the next with arched doorways, dental moldings & deep sills, perfectly replicating the original school house detail. The bluestone walkway & circular patio out front greet you. The 2 story center hall foyer is spectacular with natural light pouring in from all angles. The main level provides an exceptional layout for ease of every day as well as the best entertaining layout possible. Greet your guests in the foyer, utilize the schoolhouse space with it's high ceilings with wood beam detail, reception room size & gorgeous stone fireplace. The open concept kitchen, great room, butlers pantry & bar makes for a great holiday set up. The kitchen design with perfectly curated materials & appliances makes it so special. Sub zero fridge/freezer, 2 paneled dishwashers, 48 inch wolf range, upgraded lighting, 2 tone inset cabinets, unlacquered brass hardware & large center island make it a show stopper. The large great room with large fireplace/hearth has a beautiful lacquered bar with mirrored backsplash, sub zero wine fridge & 2 beverage drawers & built-in ice maker, allowing your guests to help themselves. The formal dining room with dentil moldings & paneled walls & living room with a fireplace are located off the entry foyer. The first floor also offers a primary bedroom option with a large bedroom that has a new full bath with walk-in shower, walk-in closet, fireplace and built ins. Also on the first floor is a large mudroom area, laundry room with cabinetry, washtub & plenty of counter space, a half bath for guests, the perfect butlers pantry with stunning wallpaper & a back staircase. On the 2nd floor you'll find a large primary suite with a sitting room with it's own balconette, large bedroom with Carrera surround fireplace (double sided in the bed and large bath) & 2 walk-in closets. Plenty of additional bedroom suites with full baths & jack and jill's make the layout extremely versatile, depending on your needs. Each room has large closets with plenty of space for larger furniture. 3rd floor offers a 7th bedroom option if needed & has been recently updated with plush carpeting, drywall & lighting. Tons of attic storage space. The basement of the home is unfinished, yet plumbing is easily accessible if you wanted to add more living space. The systems have been updated & made more efficient to include 3 new AC units, 2 LED air purification, new furnaces, new hot water heater, whole house generator & whole house surge protectors. The 3 car detached garage offers a wide open loft space, just waiting to be finished into an office, studio or added living space. Some other recent upgrades include new roofing, removal of stucco & the addition of Hardie, the careful rebuilding of the schoolhouse cupola, repointing of chimneys, new window, doors, gorgeous hardscape added, electric fence, light automation & much more! You truly have to see this home in person to appreciate its beauty, flow, scale and quality. The best of everything & one you can't' miss.
