726 John Barry Drive

Description

Stunning, custom-designed home created by the collaborative efforts of Fred Bissinger and E.B. Mahoney. This luxurious Northside Bryn Mawr property sits on a flat manicured lot and features bespoke finishes throughout this turn-key home. Exceptionally low annual taxes of only $30,032.00(+-)! One of the few cul de sac streets in Bryn Mawr, Lower Merion Twp. Upon entering through the custom double walnut front doors, you will be immediately greeted by the French walnut flooring of the two-story foyer with floating staircase. You'll find ten foot ceilings throughout the first floor. The stunning formal dining room, accessible from the foyer, boasts intricate plaster crown molding and trim, floor-to-ceiling windows, and dazzling lighting fixtures. This magnificent space gracefully leads to an incredible Butler Pantry with dishwasher and sink. The kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring premier custom cabinets, limestone flooring, a full size Sub-Zero refrigerator and separate full size freezer, Wolf double ovens and warming drawer, Wolf 6 burner stove top, a Kohler stainless steel sink with Franke instant hot and a Dornbracht designer spray faucet. The kitchen is open to the breakfast room, with plenty of natural light and access to the backyard and outdoor kitchen. The butler's pantry, with additional cabinetry, is conveniently located next to the kitchen. The living room, located to the left of the foyer, features detailed plaster crown molding and a natural gas fireplace with a limestone mantel imported from Spain. The Library features mahogany wood-paneled walls and a natural gas fireplace with marble mantel, overlooks manicured gardens and leads to an incredible Bar Room that comfortably seats 4+. The Bar Room complete with a hammered brass sink, a Sub-Zero two-zone wine fridge, a separate Scotsman ice maker, and an additional small fridge. Upstairs, each of the en-suite bedrooms is generously sized, and includes a full custom walk-in closet and marble baths. The primary suite offers a spacious Sitting Room with built-ins and a private balcony overlooking the rear grounds as well as soaring ceilings. The Primary bathroom is truly exceptional, featuring floor-to-ceiling Calacatta Gold marble with radiant heated marble floor, radiant heat in the shower and under the bathtub, an Aktiva shower head, rain faucet, and handheld, Kallista by Barbara Barry polished nickel faucets and shower hardware with ivory handles, a Mirror Brot shaving mirror, two Robern medicine cabinets, a large Myson towel warmer, and in-wall control panels/TV. The finished windowed basement, half bath, is perfect for activities offering a sport court, recreation room, gaming room & Gym. The stunning gardens, designed by Landscape Architect Chuck Gale, are perfect for entertaining and relaxing alike, complete with a Lynx professional outdoor grill barbecue and kitchen, and a saltwater pool/spa with flagstone coping. The exterior is brilliantly landscaped, featuring irrigation by Cloudburst, lighting by Vernon Daniel Associates, and an invisible fence for pets. The outside area is also equipped with a six-speaker sound system. This home is equipped with an alarm system and an audio/visual full-house system with control in various rooms throughout the house, complete with high-end in-ceiling speakers in most rooms. The oversized 3-car garage provides plenty of room for 3 large cars and extra storage space. Second floor with 900 square feet of Bonus space over the garage easily provides 1- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2 walk-in closets. This home is serviced by the award-winning Lower Merion School District and is conveniently located close to I-76, I-476, with easy access to New York City and Philadelphia.