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OFFER DEADLINE IS SUNDAY 6/29 by 5PM. Discover a rare fusion of architecture, nature, and serenity at 411ClairemontRoada oneofakind midcentury modern home infused with Japanese Zen influences, tucked away on a serene, treelined street in the heart of Villanova, Lower Merion Township. Offering 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and the flexibility for a fourth bedroom, this expansive 3,442squarefoot residence delivers the convenience of onefloor living on a beautifully flat and private acre lot that feels surprisingly expansive and hidden from view.
From the street, the home appears understated and modestbut step inside and the experience shifts dramatically. Vertically aligned cedar siding and natural stone accents give way to walls of glass, minimalist architectural lines, and curated materials, all centered around a breathtaking Zen courtyard. Professionally designed, it features sculptural illuminated boulders, raked gravel, and a tiered composite deck thats visible from nearly every rooman ever-present invitation to pause, reflect, and breathe.
Step through the double front doors to a view of the Zen courtyard bathed in natural light. To the right lies the bright, airy living and dining area, framed by shoji-style panels and expansive glassideal for intimate gatherings or quiet mornings.
Just beyond the living area, the kitchen is as stunning as it is functional, with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, a central island with a glass breakfast table, built-in desk, built-in pantry, and premium appliances including a GEMonogram refrigerator, Thermador hood, Dacor cooktop and ovens, and Sharp microwave.
Across from the courtyard, a quiet den awaitsperfect for a home office, media room, or potential fourth bedroomwith sliding glass doors overlooking the garden.
The heart of the home is the stunning family room, showcasing stepped ceilings, recessed lighting, polished marble floors, and a central skylight. Wall-to-wall glass and French doors reveal an expansive composite deck and a flat, private backyardfeaturing lush lawn, mature trees, and a convenient half basketball court.
The primary suite is its own sanctuary, with direct courtyard access, a generous walk-in closet, and a spa-like marble bath with dual vanities, sculptural soaking tub beneath a circular skylight, and elegant gold fixtures. Two additional large, light-filled bedrooms offer generous proportions, recessed lighting, garden views, and ample closet spaceserved by an updated shared hall bath.
Directly off the kitchen, the finished lower level includes a full bathroom, laundry room, storage, and flexible space for a gym, playroom, or guest suite.
Completing the experience is a two-car attached garage, roof and gutters (2021), hot-water heater (2021), two-zone HVAC, courtyard deck and zen garden (2020), full basement waterproofing (2016), and a reliable backup generator.
Surrounded by mature Japanese maples and lush landscaping, and ideally located just minutes from BlackRockMiddleSchool, the Villanova train station, KingofPrussia, and with direct access to Center City Philadelphia in under 25 minutes, 411ClairemontRoad is more than a home. Its a private, spacious sanctuary that surprises, delights, and offers modern eleganceall on one remarkable floor.
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