870 Providence Road

Description

Welcome to 870 Providence Road, available to show beginning Friday, April 16. This is a drop dead gorgeous home, professionally decorated, designed and precisely maintained, showing like a large Society Hill townhome nestled in the rolling Hills of Chester County+GGs Radnor Hunt country. Breathtaking views from every room of green expanses of Conservancy land. This circa 1798 home+GGs first addition was completed by the highly respected and nationally acclaimed R. Brognard Oakie and his son, Charles (AIA) in the early part of the last century. The second major renovation was guided by local award-winning architect, Warren Claytor (AIA) and constructed by esteemed period builder Mark Slouf. Details include: A complete renovation / restoration of the main home was finished in 2013. Three bedroom suites with updated bathrooms, beamed ceiling, 2 working fireplaces, vintage spiral staircase, random width hardwood floors, custom millwork throughout, wet bar, great storage and closet space. There is an all-white chef+GGs kitchen with stainless steel Thermador appliances, including a 6 burner range and double oven. A sparkling white marble backsplash looks over beautiful natural green soapstone on the perimeter countertops. The island is covered in white marble and introduces the cozy keeping area with a wood burning fireplace and seating area. A recently completed COVID project includes an exquisite 2nd floor gallery and office (converted bedroom which can easily be converted back) with updated millwork and custom built-ins and a full bath, with access to a spiral staircase leading to the living room below and the 3rd floor bedroom suite. This space especially, affords exceptional views of preserved land. There are outside exits accessing outdoor patio seating and dining overlooking professionally maintained and designed gardens where you can effortlessly entertain or simply relax and enjoy the view. A walking path leads to a detached guest quarters with a 4th bedroom, full bath, built in bookcases, a second wet bar and wine refrigerator. A bead board ceiling completes this 2016 update. You+GGll never want to leave this living piece of History. Minutes to shopping and dining at Ellis Lifestyle Preserve. Local and Amtrak service (Paoli Station) is a 7 minute drive with convenient service to New York (under 2 hours), New Jersey, Baltimore/Washington. 30 minutes to Philadelphia International Airport and Wilmington Delaware in just under 30 minutes, too.