Enjoy refined family living in a beautiful French Carriage House, nestled on lush private
grounds in a coveted location near it all! What a wonderful place to make memories and
entertain, with an expansive rear patio for outdoor parties and pleasure, sprawling lawn for
the kids and pets, and a sparkling in-ground pool area for summer swims. You'll feel like
you're in your own park-like paradise on nearly an acre brimming with lovely landscaping,
gardens and mature trees all around you, plus a view of Merion Golf Club. This gem has
curb appeal galore, along with an attached 2-car garage with insulated ceiling and ample
driveway parking to accommodate numerous vehicles.
With 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 4 balconies and 9 exterior French doors, 26 Haverford Road
is a haven for comfortable living. Beyond a handsome front door, a gracious entry invites
you inside. The large living room enriched by hardwood floors and a brick fireplace is filled
with natural light and an ideal setting for lounging or hosting. Whip up casual or gourmet
meals in the lovely eat-in kitchen featuring a big granite-top breakfast bar, tiled backsplash
and flooring, ample cabinetry plus pantry closet, and new stainless steel appliances (range,
double oven and refrigerator). Adjoining is an open dining area with additional cabinetry, a
formal dining room with fireplace, and French doors leads outside for alfresco meals and the
outdoor patio oasis. There is also a handsome den with fireplace and French doors, fabulous
sunroom lined with windows on 3 sides and exposed beam ceilings, and a charming powder
room.
The king-size primary bedroom is spacious and inviting, a great place to unwind, with a
striking fireplace and glass doors to a private balcony for appreciating views while sipping
coffee. A walk-in closet with built-in shelving and clothes racks has lots of room for your
personal belongings. Your upscale en-suite bath is well-appointed with a new oversized spa
shower. Secondary bedrooms are very sizable with ample closets including a new walk-in in
one; plus there's a family-sitting room, newly-added upstairs laundry room with new washer
& dryer, and bonus area for a treadmill or Peloton bike. The full basement has an exterior
door, workshop area, recreation space, as well as loads of storage. Other highlights of this
truly special, one-of-a-kind home is a new roof (2016) and new hot water heater (2021).
Best of all is the family-friendly neighborhood in an awesome school district, in close
proximity to train stations, and walkable to Suburban Square, Ardmore, restaurants,
markets and social activities!