$1.9M Rydal Mansion Designed By Architect Of Philadelphia Art Museum

RYDAL, PA -- This ornate Rydal estate was designed in 1890 by Charles Borie, architect of the Philadelphia Art Museum. Check out its unique features in the listing below:

• Address: 1027 Washington Ln, Rydal, Pennsylvania
• Price: $1,985,000
• Square Feet: 6660
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 3 Half Baths
• Built: 1890
• Features: Quintessential estate home. Own a piece of history. Working with a 3-Room plus home ensconced on 20 acres, Charles Borie, renowned architect of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, created an elegant home amid Picture-Perfect Parterre Gardens--Reminiscent of Versailles or The Tuileries Palace. Today,The Borie Estate is a "Serene Sanctuary" sitting on 2.8 Plush Acres,at the end of a Quiet Lane in the Elegant Enclave of Rydal! Beautiful Brick Pathways invite you to explore the Secret and Reflection Gardens,while admiring the Stunning Statuary. Spend Spring evenings Dining Al Fresco under the Roofed Brick Outdoor Dining Room or host a barbecue in the Petite Portico Porch. Summer will find you lounging by the Totally-Private Olympic-Size Heated Pool,and lunching in the Just-Renovated Cabana House,replete with Cathedral Ceiling, Exposed Beams,Custom Bar w/Seating,Changing Rooms,and Full Bath!Naturally there is a Terrific Tennis Court,as well. Stepping inside this French-Inspired Colonial,the Soaring Ceilings, Marvelous Millwork, Resplendent Red Pine Floors, and sheer grandeur simply take your breath away! A Gorgeous Great Room with Exposed Beams,Two Magnificent Marble Fireplaces,and Gentlemen's/Tavern Room with Wrought Iron Gates,raise Your Expectations! You will not be disappointed!!Host the Holidays in the Divine Dining Room with Garden Views and Plebeian Tile Fireplace. the All-New Chef's Kitchen is a Showstopper! Gleaming Hydronic-Heated Italian Porcelain Floors,Spectacular Schumacher Distressed Cabinetry,7x7 Quartz-Topped Center Island with Seating for 8-10 serve as a Beautiful Backdrop for this "Gourmet's" Haven! Resplendent Recessed Lighting,Designer Chandelier,Over and Under Cabinet Lighting,allow you to admire the Commercial-Grade Wolf Ovens,Viking Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezer, Dual Dishwashers and Beautiful Backsplash. Your Caterer will have an adjacent kitchen all to themselves with Gleaming Granite, Large Prep Area,GE Profile Appliances, and Stunning Schumacher Cabinetry!! Marvelous All-New Media Room with Surround Sound and Wall of Built-Ins is the perfect place to watch your movie collection. The Piece de Resistance is the Magnificent Master Suite with Fabulous Fireplace, Beautiful Balcony,Wonderful Wardrobe Room,Separate Sitting Room, and World-Class Spa Room with Cathedral Ceiling,Exposed Beams,Decorator Lighting,and Platform Jacuzzi with Breathtaking Garden Views. Charming Caretaker apartment too.

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