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HONEYSTONE WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA

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Quality is the unique hallmark of this elegant Main Line residence in sought-after Radnor Township. The elegant Artisan Revival-style mansion designed by F. L. Bissinger Inc. and built by E. B. Mahoney is a beautifully designed and built house. Situated on an exclusive cul-de-sac on three professionally landscaped acres, this timeless masterpiece is built of large Pennsylvania granite blocks with a slate roof and fine architectural details rarely seen in post-World War II construction.

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HoneystoneWAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA

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Entrance Hall

Library

Living Room

Music Room

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Some homes simply have no equal. This Artisan Revival-style home designed by F. L. Bissinger Inc. and built by E. B. Mahoney is such a residence. Situated in an ex-clusive area of Philadelphia’s Main Line on nearly three professionally landscaped acres, this timeless masterpiece is built of Pennsylvania granite with a slate roof and fine architectural details rarely seen in post-World War II construction. The builder brought in master masons and carpenters to perfectly execute the architectural design using superb craftsmen and the highest quality materials. Its masterful floor plan blends comfortable family living spaces and high ceiling rooms perfect for formal

entertaining with top-grade, 21st-century amenities. Private quarters include a high ceiling, sumptuous master suite with fireplace, sitting area, walk-in closets and large bathroom. Two large home office spaces reached from the master bedroom overlook the landscaped lawn, pool and gardens. Four en suite bedrooms, a complete guest suite with kitchen, upstairs laundry room are also incorporated into the home. Out-side spaces are expertly hardscaped, creating spacious terraces that overlook exquisite gardens, rolling lawns and a heated swimming pool and spa area complete with fully outfitted pool house. This is most certainly one of the Main Line’s signature residences.

Dining Room - Seats 36 Guests

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Heated Swimming Pool

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Kitchen

Family Room

Kitchen & Eating Area

Entertainment Room on Lower Level

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Master Bedroom

Master Bathroom

Master Sitting Area

Steps to Terrace

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Back of House

Garage and Chimney

Bronze over Front Door

Aerial View French Door & Balcony

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This material is based upon information that we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes, including price, or withdrawal without notice. ©MMIX Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty® is a licensed trademark to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. K0712

Donald D. Pearson t 215.794.3227 [email protected]

Susan Ravenscroft c 610.213.3515 [email protected]

David Harrington c 610.636.8266 [email protected] Sotheby’s International Realty

6038 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938t 215.794.3227 Kurfiss.com

500 Huston Road

Wayne, Pennsylvania

Kurfiss.com/07242012

HIGHLIGHTS• Quality is the hallmark of Honeystone, an elegant Main Line residence. The beautifully crafted house was designed by F. L. Bissinger Inc. and built by E. B. Mahoney. Situated in an exclusive cul-de-sac on three acres profes-sionally landscaped by Gale nurseries, this timeless masterpiece is built of large Pennsyl-vania granite blocks with a slate roof and fine architectural details rarely seen in post-World War II construction. The masterful floor plan affords comfortable family living spaces and the high ceiling rooms are perfect for formal entertaining..

• Belgian block entrance courtyard set with mill grindstones, surrounded by specimen shrubs, sets the stage for the granite façade, slate roof and limestone window surrounds. Exquisite detail is shown in the bronze insert over the front door and lower level windows. Limestone balustrades lead to the front door, which opens into a spectacular two-story en-trance hall and gracious, windowed staircase with direct access to the Terrace, Living Room, Dining room and Family room.

• Designed for entertaining groups of any size, the Living room is arranged into comfortable seating areas and opens onto the octagon shaped music room and the terrace. Adjacent is a beautiful Cherry paneled library, the per-fect retreat to relax and read.

• The Dining Room with windows on two sides and a fireplace can hold up to 36-seated guests. The Butler’s Pantry, set between the Dining Room and Kitchen, has wine refriger-ator, dishwasher and stemware & china stor-age cabinets. The design facilitates catering either a seated dinner or a buffet.

• The Family Room with a large fireplace con-nects the Kitchen to the Terrace and Entrance Hall. The Kitchen has high-end, gourmet ap-pliances, professional gas range and well-de-signed food preparation areas. At one end is a windowed octagon breakfast area overlook-ing extensive rose & cutting gardens, lawn & landscaping. Off the Kitchen is a dining ter-race with its own outdoor gas grille.

• Easily reached from the house, the large flagstone terrace with brick highlights and a limestone balustrade overlooks landscaping, large lawn, and pool area – ideal for summer entertaining.

• A beautiful heated swimming pool with a separate invisible horizon heated spa at one end is surrounded by brick accented flag-stone. The granite pool house with slate roof is in harmony with the house. Inside is a full kitchen, bathroom, changing rooms, full wet-bar with built-in professional gas grill & deep fryer and a covered dining area. There is full lower level storage under pool house.

• Master suite with high ceilings includes a fireplace, sitting area, master bathroom and his & her closets. A spiral staircase leads to a private office area on the third floor, con-sisting of a windowed octagon executive office and a separate large work/conference room.

• In addition to the Master suite, there are four bedrooms each with private bath plus a Guest Suite complete with sitting room, kitchenette, bedroom & full bath. On the second floor is a complete Laundry Room. The lower level has gym with steam shower full bath; bal-let exercise room; and a large entertainment room with a full wet-bar, pool table and mov-ie screening area. The entertainment room opens out to the pool area.

• A four-passenger Elevator reaches all four levels: lower, main, second & third. The three-car garage is directly accessible from house. In addition, there is a separate one-car garage with storage area.

• In keeping with the house’s great design, landscaping and superbly finished details, there is a full complement of 21st century me-chanical systems. In addition to a sophisti-cated security system, the HVAC has 17 indi-vidual climate controlled zones. Individually zoned radiant heated floors installed in the Kitchen, Mudroom, Master Suite. The Audio system has 15 separately controlled zones in

the house, terrace and pool area. A back-up Generator supplies electricity to essential parts of the house. The oil forced air-heating system has an air filtration system. Gas pro-vides heat to Kitchen equipment, all five fire-places, outdoor grilles and pool heater. There is a fire suppression system throughout the en-tire house. Central Vacuum and an intercom system are other amenities. Outside, a zoned irrigation system covers the entire property insuring gardens and lawn are always fresh. There are three separate water meters for house, pool and irrigation system, since the local power company charges less for outside water use.

PERTINENTSTax Map ............................... 36-02-00803-02Zoning .......................................... ResidentialLot Size ............................................... 3 acresTaxes ......................................$69,535 (2012)Assessment ................................... $2,302,850Water/Septic ........................................ PublicHeating .............Oil forced hot air (17 zones)Cooling ........................Central air (17 zones)School District ................................... Radnor Property Age ..................................... 13 years