296 SYCAMORE AVE Merion Station, PA 19066

Built in 1900 and nestled on a 1 acre corner lot in most desirable Merion Station, this stately and timeless mansion boasts outstanding craftsmanship, exquisite mill work, the charm of yesteryear and today's amenities. You are welcomed into an elegant entrance hall, with gorgeous wood paneling, marble floors, fireplace, and 3 large sets of French doors opening unto the front southern terrace. To your right is a spacious living room, with f/p, and French door access to the terrace, as well as the 4-season sunroom. To the left of the entrance hall, the original sitting room now features a large closet, a cozy window bench, powder room, and small butler area complete with sink, storage, display shelves and pass through to the kitchen. Make your way up a couple of steps through the archway flanked by exquisitely carved wood columns to a most elegant formal dinning room, with marble faced f/p, and lots of south facing windows, and large French door to the sunroom/den which serves as an informal family space with access to the outdoor patio. A bright large butler's pantry, with plenty of cabinetry, display area, counter space, sink, oven, connects the dining room to the extra-large gourmet kitchen featuring radiant heated tile floor, and 2 of everything: stoves, fridges, microwaves, sinks, and dishwashers. There is plenty of counter space and a lovely breakfast area. Ascend the main staircase, passing on your right a handsome library with rich wood paneling,and custom bookshelves; the perfect place to curl up with a book or work. Located down the hallway, the master suite is its own little oasis. The master bedroom is spacious with a large sun-room/sitting room, his and hers closets and a luxurious master bath. Two other large bedrooms each with full bath, laundry room, walk in linen closet and tons of storage space complete this floor. The third floor showcases 2 large bedrooms and 2 full baths, as well as a smaller bedroom, and a cedar closet. The lower level offers a large play/game/media room, a guest suite with access to the outside, and lots of additional storage. There is a detached 3 car over-sized garage/carriage house with an upper level apartment- an ideal home office or guest suite. Located in award winning Lower Merion School District, and near shopping, dining, places of worship and transportation. There are 5 heating/cooling zones.