$3.5 Million Huntingdon Valley Mansion Is Surrounded By Ecological Preserve

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA — This French Normandy mansion includes five acres of its own and is buried in the heart of an 800 acre ecological preserve.

If you're looking for privacy and a rural setting but also the luxury and convenience of contemporary living, this might be your spot. Assuming, that is, that you have $3,599,000 on hand.

Check out the full listing below:

• Address: Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
• Price: $3,599,000
• Square Feet: 13923
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 3 Half Baths
• Built: 2010
• Features: This is Valley living at its finest. This French Normandy, custom built home was meticulously designed and built by a local, third generation, custom home builder for their own family. This work of art backs up to over 800 preserved acres with the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust and sits on 5 secluded acres with hundreds of trees. The most keen eye for detail and design resonate at every turn where some of the finest carpentry imaginable blends seamlessly with every interior appointment.From the second you transcend through the mahogany arched entrance door and take in the French Limestone flooring as it reflects perfectly with coffered ceiling patterns above,you know you are about to embark on an amazing journey in both architecture and livable luxury.The heart of the home is welcoming in the gourmet kitchen fit for entertaining large groups and cozy enough for gazing out of the breakfast room over the tranquil grounds.The kitchen boasts a hearth room with fireplace,butler's pantry, breakfast room and walk-in pantry.Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring boasting chevron patterns,top of the line Viking commercial 6 burner range,Sub-Zero fridge,wired with stereo speakers,where no detail has been left untouched.As you travel from the kitchen to the Great room,you're immediately captured by the exposed stone,custom beam work, 20'ceiling and unmatched views overlooking the Pennypack.A 3 story open staircase leads to the lower level entertaining area with billiards parlor,massage room,wine tasting room,game-room with coffered boxed ceiling,guest bedroom with full bath and complete fitness center with built in bar and fridge that would make even the professional athlete envious.Endless outdoor entertaining areas are captivating from every vantage point.The master retreat consists of vestibule, sitting room, dressing rooms,4 walk-in closets combined for nearly 400sf! 14' vaulted ceilings and spacious Flagstone patio.There is also a carriage home boosting 22' ceilings,decorative beams,French doors leading to rear patio and granite counter tops in the kitchen great for in-law suite,in-home office,music,art studio or apartment living.There are 7-1/2 total garage spaces and this energy efficient home has 7 zones for climate control as well.Extremely low taxes round off this once in a lifetime investment opportunity with some of the best schools around. This home is being sold furnished with about 88 hanging light fixtures and owner financing could be an option.

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