268 Painter Rd, Media, PA 19063

This almost-new, stone-front Colonial likely is the smartest house in the state of Pennsylvania with a full suite of home automation like you've never seen. Powered by the innovative Loxone system, the home runs super efficiently in terms of its energy usage and daily conveniences including lighting, audio, access and security. It also includes a two high-voltage outlets in the garage for electric car charging. Among other features, every room is equipped with LED and color-strip lighting that creates unique lighting moods. Similarly, each room in the house is equipped with speakers connected to a central audio system. Because of its engineering, the Loxone system is more secure and easier to manage than other offerings of this sort and offers features new to U. S. homes. Bells and whistles aside, this home's construction includes important upgrades, including a stacked-stone facade, an extra en suite bedroom over the garage and a finished lower level. The home~s floor plan is awash in natural light with pristine hardwood floors throughout the first floor. Step into a wide, front-to-back center hall with raised-panel millwork. A powder room and coat closet are located off the reception area. At the front is a formal living room with light from two directions and at the rear is a sizable home office. At the back of the foyer is a French door opening to a huge rear deck, the stairs to the lower level and access to the heart of the home: the kitchen/casual dining area/family room. This is a superlative example of open-plan living with a fresh, of-the-moment feel. Light streams into the family room through picture windows. A volume ceiling adds to the airy feeling of this space, and a gas fireplace is cozy in chilly weather. The kitchen with island is finished in neutral tones and offers plenty of storage, a French door refrigerator, double wall oven, a gas cooktop, built-in microwave; all is finished with a tile backsplash and topped in granite. The sunny casual dining area opens to the rear deck. A large formal dining room with upgraded millwork and double doors opening into the kitchen completes the first floor. Off the kitchen is a second powder room, rear stairwell, entry from the four-car garage and mudroom area with separate back door. Private quarters are upstairs with a main bedroom suite designed with a good-sized sitting room, volume ceiling, his and hers closets and a bath with soaking tub, oversized tile shower, two vanities and separate toilet room. A second en suite bedroom, two bedrooms that share a Jack n~ Jill bath, and a large fifth bedroom with a full bath, plus a laundry room, fill out the second floor. As a bonus, the lower level is finished and is suitable for a variety of uses. It includes a powder room and generous storage space.