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Honeystone WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA

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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 exclusive 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

Dining Room - Seats 36 Guests

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. Outside 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.

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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 professionally landscaped by Gale nurseries, 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. 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 entrance hall and gracious, windowed staircase with direct access to the Terrace, Living Room, Dining room and Family room.

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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 perfect retreat to relax and read.

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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 refrigerator, dishwasher and stemware & china storage cabinets. The design facilitates catering either a seated dinner or a buffet.

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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, consisting of a windowed octagon executive office and a separate large work/conference room.

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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; ballet exercise room; and a large entertainment room with a full wet-bar, pool table and movie screening area. The entertainment room opens out to the pool area.

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The Family Room with a large fireplace connects the Kitchen to the Terrace and Entrance Hall. The Kitchen has high-end, gourmet appliances, professional gas range and well-designed food preparation areas. At one end is a windowed octagon breakfast area overlooking extensive rose & cutting gardens, lawn & landscaping. Off the Kitchen is a dining terrace with its own outdoor gas grille.

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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.

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

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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 mechanical systems. In addition to a sophisticated security system, the HVAC has 17 individual 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 backup Generator supplies electricity to essential parts of the house. The oil forced air-heating system has an air filtration system. Gas provides heat to Kitchen equipment, all five fireplaces, outdoor grilles and pool heater. There is a fire suppression system throughout the entire 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.

PERTINENTS Tax Map................................ 36-02-00803-02 Zoning........................................... Residential Lot Size................................................ 3 acres Taxes.......................................$69,535 (2012) Assessment.................................... $2,302,850 Water/Septic......................................... Public Heating..............Oil forced hot air (17 zones) Cooling.........................Central air (17 zones) School District.................................... Radnor Property Age...................................... 13 years

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