Nestled in the heart of beautiful and historic Chester Springs, this exquisite custom-built center hall colonial home offers elegance, spacious comfort, and timeless appeal on a professionally landscaped 5+ acre lot in the Cotswold Estates subdivision. No detail was overlooked with this remarkable property built in 2003, featuring extensive energy and water saving features. This beautiful and environmentally friendly and efficient home features 5 full bedrooms with 3 full and 3 half baths, a 3-car oversized garage with openers, an automatic backup generator, and over 6400 sqft of total living space located inside the award-winning Downingtown Area School District and the esteemed STEM Academy.
Walk up the natural stone front walkway with professionally installed low voltage uplighting to the main entrance. As you enter the home, you will be immediately impressed by the center hall foyer with two story entry and a beautiful, curved white oak stairway. The main floor boasts 10 to 12’ ceilings, random width oak plank flooring with walnut inlays, and an open concept gourmet kitchen with dining area. The family room has numerous built-in shelves and cabinets, and a stone, direct vent gas fireplace with reclaimed wood beam mantle. The main floor also has formal dining and living rooms, and a conservatory/office area with a vaulted ceiling and wrap-around windows for a panoramic view of the property.
The gourmet kitchen has a Viking 4-burner LP range with griddle, Viking double ovens, Viking dishwasher, GE refrigerator/freezer with door panels to match the Century Custom kitchen cabinets, GE Built-in microwave oven, large granite countertops, Island with sink and cabinets, breakfast bar, and wet bar with sink and 24 bottle wine rack. Off the kitchen there is a powder room and mudroom with slate floors, a built-in desk/message center, built-in bench and coat hooks, and doors to the outside and garage. There is a second powder room on the first floor adjoining the foyer.
From the family room there is a back carpeted stairway to the finished walkout basement with 10 ft ceilings and a rec room, large half bath, negotiable pool table, exercise area, den, craft room, and large utility/storage spaces.
On the second floor, the Owner’s suite includes an extensive walk-in closet with built in organization system, a beautiful en suite bath, and separate sitting/reading room with windows that provide panoramic views where you can watch the sunrise. The carpeted hallway leads to an additional 4 bedrooms with 9ft ceilings, ample closet space, and 2 additional full jack and jill bathrooms. The dormers and high windows have switched receptacles for holiday or accent lighting. There is a second-floor laundry room with a sink and large folding table, and the attic has a partial floor and three dormer windows.
The exterior of the home features natural stone, hardiplank siding, and stucco providing a virtually maintenance free exterior. Exit the family room through the French doors to a stone patio with stucco walls and slate caps, and a Koi Pond with a waterfall, and EP Henry hardscape stairs to the lower level. Outside the lower-level walk out doors is another stone patio. Down the hill is your private putting green.
Close to the Turnpike, Main Line, and commuter rail stations. Nearby recreation includes Marsh Creek State Park, numerous trail systems and parks, and historic Yellow Springs. Close to shopping and restaurants. This “better than new” home is must-see. Don't miss the chance to experience the best of Chester Springs living in style. Schedule your private showing today and make this captivating property your own!