Lansdowne, PA 19050 42 Windermere Avenue

Magnificent custom home built approximately 1892 on 2.5 acres that were originally designed as an authentic Japanese garden with a pond. This architectural marvel is one of a kind with beautiful mill work, wood panels, hardwood floors, pocket doors, beamed ceilings, built in book cases, custom doors,4 fireplaces, stained glass windows and so much more detail. Walk through the front door into a formal foyer with fireplace and exquisite staircase, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room with fireplace, sun room, expansive kitchen including the back staircase to the second floor, butler pantry, laundry room and office. The second floor boasts a main bedroom and bath, 3 large bedrooms, 2 hall baths and a billiard room/office with beamed ceiling and built in book shelves and a fireplace with benches and stained glass windows and a private second floor sun room. The third floor has 2 additional bedrooms and plenty of storage. A full basement with outside entrance and plenty of room for storage. The covered front porch is a grand entrance up to the to this marvel. The 2 car garage has a second floor loft and the 1 car garage has a basement that allows you to work under you car if so inclined. Minutes to the train station or major highways, shopping and restaurants. A true one of a kind opportunity to own a very special and unique home. (note: custom stove not included and will be replaced or negotiated outside of the agreement)