227 LANSDOWNE AVE Wayne, PA 19087

Old-world charm meets modern Victorian. Built in 2012, this fabulous 5-bedroom, 5-bath home is situated within walking distance to the heart of Wayne. As you step onto the large wrap-around porch and enter through an original Victorian door, you will immediately notice custom, all-wood trim created by hand, to replicate the Victorian age. Great for entertaining, the formal room also boasts antique lead glass designs, an original Victorian fireplace mantle. The adjoining formal dining room has large ceiling-height windows to let in plenty of sunlight and a genuine Victorian door to the wrap-around porch. The kitchen is accessible from both the formal dining room and a front main hallway with powder room, utility closet and two coat closets. The spacious gourmet kitchen with expansive island and seating for four includes stainless steel appliances, an abundance of custom cabinetry, all soapstone countertops, antique pendant lighting and breakfast nook. This opens into a spacious family room with gas fireplace, more custom cabinetry, Victorian mantle and an adjoining private office. The private office has the potential to be converted to a first-floor in-law suite. A rear hall and mudroom lead to two exits and the 2-car garage with loft storage. The main stairway in the front of the house leads to a large second floor with a grand master suite complete with tray ceiling, a gas fireplace with original antique mantle and ample built in shelving. Walk through antique 1930's double glass doors to enter the huge walk-in closet and expansive master bath with a radiant heat floor, large his and hers roman shower, and jetted tub. Bedrooms 2 and 3 on the second floor share a Jack and Jill bathroom, while the fourth bedroom has a private full bath. All bedrooms have ample closet space. Laundry, a utility closet and a double door linen closet complete the second floor. The stairway to the third level is accented with stained glass, recessed lighting and leads to an expansive bonus room and 5th bedroom with full bath. The oversized unfinished basement was excavated extra deep to allow for 9-foot ceilings when finished. An existing design with architectural drawings are available with the intent to create a play space, au-pair suite complete with kitchen. The designated kitchen area has already been plumbed and ready for cabinetry. The full bath is finished and usable. An outside egress stairway leads to a peaceful private garden area. The house has 2 on-demand water heaters, 5-zone HVAC, 3 gas fireplaces, hardwood flooring throughout, 200-amp electric service with dual circuit panels, 2-car garage with loft storage plus many more unique details. A must see.