Welcome to this truly one of a kind property! You will not find anything in this caliber of design. Classical architecture with a youthful and modern interior, this private estate is unassuming from the street. Upon entering, what was unassuming from the street becomes quite stately. Inspired by the chateaus of the Riviera, the builder of this Huntingdon Valley residence created a home that is elegant, sophisticated, and luxurious are words that best describe this stunning estate. This property has off-the-chart recreation features that make staying home feel like a 5 star-resort! From the large second-story terrace overlooking the pool to the walkout lower-level with fabulous outdoor kitchen and loggia with built-in heaters; The expansive and private backyard includes saltwater pool with spa and fountains; greenhouse and vegetable and flower gardening space. As soon as you step out, you are lead to an exquisite backyard. It blends indoor and outdoor living seamlessly. The backyard has a pool, spa, and lounging areas--the perfect tranquil escape. Inside, the basement level provides a complete entertainer's dream. A home theater for movies, gym, billiards area, fireside lounge area, full custom bar, full second kitchen with top-grade appliances, and a home spa with steam room, full bath and suana. In the main living areas, the house provides a center-hall floor plan that is open and airy, with a two-story dramatic foyer featuring a steel, glass and quartz staircase. The living, dining room and kitchen open to one another creating an ideal space for entertaining or casual living to the rear terrace.
The exceptional Valcucine Italian kitchen is fitted with a large center island with high-end appliances and finishes abound. Custom sleek cabinetry, walk-in pantry with second refrigerator, Miele full-size refrigerator and freezer, wall oven, microwave, coffee system, dishwashers and Wolf three-part cook top (gas, induction and electric) topped by a wall-mount ventilation hood make this a chef's dream. A home office with built-ins, a first-floor en suite bedroom, powder room and access to a three-car garage, complete the main living level. Like every room in the house, the doors to the main bedroom suite were custom-made in Italy. The main suite is open and airy boasting a tray ceiling with LED cove lighting. This space features a two-sided gas fireplace and a curved bay of windows with a seating area. 2 large walk-in closets are fitted with organizers and built-ins. The bath features stunning slabs of onyx backlit as accents. An Americh jetted tub, walk-in steam shower, double vanity, water closet with Toto commode and Italian tile floor create an opulent feel. Three large guest bedrooms are all en suite and sumptuously finished with walk-in closets with built-ins and baths featuring heated towel racks, Toto commodes, Grohe fixtures, a Jacuzzi jetted bubble tub in the princess suite, and seamless glass showers. A plethora of amenities are built in to the property, ranging from smart-home controls, an elevator, and whole-house audio to 13-zone heating and air-conditioning and a whole-house generator (natural gas). It's a property you must tour to appreciate, this exquisite estate is a true testament to the marriage of functionality and design and is not to be missed.