1702 SAINT JAMES RD

This is what we call the Crème de la Crème! NO COMPARISON! NEARLY 8,000 Finished Sqft! 8 Bed, 5 1/2 Bath, 3 Car Garage, Estate Home on TWO ACRE LEVEL LOT backing to mature trees! This truly UNIQUE and ELEGANT home was designed by Haverford Homes and ENHANCED by the original owner. Over $350,000 worth of UPGRADES... PLUS Over $50,000 worth of Commercial Grade Data and AV Wiring/Sound Equipment! On the Main Level, the GRAND 2-Story Foyer separates the FORMAL Living and Dining Rooms. At the center of the Foyer and main focal point is a Multi-Entry SOLID OAK STAIRCASE w/ White Risers and Iron Balusters which can Never be too fancy! To the WEST, the SPACIOUS Living Room and SIDE CONSERVATORY/SUNROOM w/ Cathedral Ceiling is PRE-WIRED for STEREO SOUND, which is currently being used as an office, but can easily be converted to a hobby, horticulture, dance, piano, or other recital area. A nearby powder room is available to freshen up, and to the rear of the wing is a MAIN LEVEL OWNER'S/IN-LAW SUITE with plenty of windows for natural light, a full-size closet, and DELUXE BATH w/separate vanities, shower, separate soaking tub, and video feed with stereo sound! Guests, parents, or even those sleeping separately from time to time will be able to enjoy this main level suite without hesitation. Heading EAST on the level we get to the main gathering areas. A MAGNIFICENT Family Room is just off of the Kitchen & Breakfast Room. This family room comes complete with a box beaned ceiling, open concept, Gas Fireplace, and 5.1 surround sound built in. The ceiling speakers are flush mount, deploy when the sound is on and can retract when not in use! The FABULOUS GOURMET KITCHEN is everyone's dream! Gas cooktop, range hood vent, double wall ovens, dishwasher, frig w/ice maker, and built-in microwave all in STAINLESS finish. Don't forget the pot filler! At least 5 can pull up to sit at the CUSTOM EXTENDED Center Island with beautiful Quartz top and pendant lighting overhead. A nearby workstation, butler's sink, and WALK-IN PANTRY leave nothing to be desired. To the Rear of this EXPANSIVE home is yet ANOTHER SUNROOM. Lots of natural light, cathedral ceiling, and overlooking the kitchen, this space is ready for whatever the function. At the far end of the kitchen & around the corner is a mudroom area that is roughed in for a main level W&D. Heading upstairs, the top landing opens to a good-sized loft-like area that can be used just for decor or whatever you imagine. Behind double doors is a truly PRIVATE Owner' Retreat! Hardwood floors, Dual W.I.C.'s, a REAL SITTING ROOM, Oversized Owner's Bedroom w/FP & LUXURY SPA BATH has everything you'll need to relax and unwind. Ceramic tile flooring, Quartz vanity tops, standalone soaking tub, and spa shower with seat, dual shower heads, multiple jet streams, and spray wand; you won't want to get out of the shower! A laundry room & 3 more LARGE BEDROOMS are also on the upper level, one w/a w.i.c & private bath, the other two share a dual entry bath with dual vanities & sinks. To the basement! Here is where things really start to get creative. The main rec room area is currently being used as a home daycare. Yes, that's right, a viable business right in your basement if you choose! To the right of the rec room is a break room that has an installed kitchenette with bar and sink. Plug in a frig, microwave, or coffee maker and you're one barista away from your own Starbucks! Next to the break room is a STATE-OF-THE-ART THEATRE/SCREENING ROOM. Overhead projector, HD & 3D capable wide ratio screen, 7.1 surround sound ready, tiered platform for maximum viewing capability, Cat 6 and HDMI connections (Whole house also wired for Cat 6 Data, Fiber, and various Coax connectivity as well). 3 more Bdrms (NTC) are tucked away in this FINISHED BASEMENT & a Full Bath. There's so much versatility with this Mid-Mansion and Multi-Generational Home that only YOU can decide if you Like It, Love It, or GOTTA HAVE IT!!