960 Smithbridge Road

Imagine coming home to be greeted by your own beautiful stone bridge with monument lighting crossing a peaceful babbling brook that moves your mind into an entirely different place as you proceed up your meandering private drive and then step out into this fantastic peaceful setting to be greeted by the calming sound of a warm breeze flowing through the natural tree lined scenic yard and this exceptional home at 960 Smithbridge Rd., a one of a kind custom quality built 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath modern farmhouse constructed by the builder to be his own home since 2008, and is only available due to downsizing. With every amenity and upgrade imaginable, this home exudes quality inside and out, featuring solid 2 x 6 construction, quiet I joists, a lovely wrap around porch, gazebo and open air deck with a propane hookup for your gas grill, nestled on a breathtaking 2.2 acre private bucolic lot with an EP Henry fire pit creekside, surrounded by nature abounds and overlooking a lovely shallow meandering creek, this fantastic home is set far back from the road, all in the heart of Concord Township and just down the road from the top ranked Garnet Valley schools campus, Concord Township Park, Brandywine Youth Club sports fields, dance studios, arts centers and major commuting routes to corporate centers, shopping and much more just minutes away. Walking up to your main front entrance you're greeted by a fabulous full length covered front porch with a grand stone facade, leading into a towering two story foyer with beautiful gleaming wide plank Kempas hardwood flooring and extensive custom millwork including Crown Moulding, Chair Rail, Wainscoting, Large Base and Case Moulding throughout an open functional floor plan. You're already in another wonderful place and you're home. A large formal dining room is perfectly situated adjacent to a gorgeous chefs kitchen featuring natural cherry and vanilla bean cabinetry, Travertine flooring, granite countertops, tiled backsplash, stainless appliances including a commercial grade Garland 6 burner range with double ovens, a flat top griddle and salamander, and there is a separate pantry and half bath area leading to the spacious garage for added convenience as well as a sunny breakfast room that walks out to the open air rear deck overlooking the fabulous tree lined private backyard. Adjacent to the kitchen and breakfast room is a fantastic family room with a cozy gas fireplace, illuminated tray ceiling, and large window views out to the beautiful rear and side yards as well as access to the covered gazebo area looking out over the side yard and beautiful valley with its meandering creek. A formal living room is perfect for a morning coffee or use it as a main level office/study. On the second level of this beautiful home you'll find a luxurious and spacious master bedroom suite with a lovely sitting area, an en suite tiled bath including a whirlpool tub, a large tiled shower, separate pedestal sinks, a dressing area with a makeup vanity and seat and there is a large walk in closet as well as an additional storage area that can be finished as an office, craft room or nursery. Two additional spacious bedrooms, a shared hall bath and spacious laundry room with an ironing area complete this level. On the third level with its separate HVAC, you'll find a secondary master suite that is perfect for a prince/princess suite, in law/nanny or au pair suite with its own large walk in closet and en suite bath. Two additional spacious bedrooms on this level share a hall bath and there is also a spacious additional common living room area. If additional living space is desired, the unfinished basement with its 9 ' ceilings, rough in for a bath, and outside egress is ready to be finished. This fantastic home has been lovingly maintained and is turnkey move in ready. Schedule a showing today or come to the open house on Sunday April 29th from noon to 4 PM before this special home is gone.