Iconic Main Line Walter Durham gem, in a premier Strafford Village location. Walter Durham is noted for designing some 300 homes on the Main Line, and for reviving the Welsh Farmhouse style in the genre of Edmund Gilchrist and Bernard Oakie. 2.1 acres of exquisite plantings and architecturally classic design features, make this a home worth viewing. Stroll down the private front walkway to the charming front door with an antique turned doorbell. Enter into a large foyer with a gracious turned staircase. The large living room is perfect for entertaining, with walls of windows and a wood burning fireplace housing a traditional mantel. The Curtis Symphony Orchestra once played in the living room during holiday parties. Off the living room, is a newer solarium with radiant heat tile flooring, and recessed trim lighting in the crown molding. The solarium opens to a flagstone patio with steps to the lush grounds. Come see the fabulous renovated kitchen with granite counter tops, cherry cabinetry, and new hardwood flooring. A mudroom with built-ins, makes for a functional, organized space. Enter the den from the kitchen with more built ins, and a charming window seat overlooking the back garden. Enjoy the classic Butler's pantry. A back staircase from the kitchen separates the second floor 5th bedroom from the rest of the house, and can be used as an Au Pair Suite, Guest Suite, or private wing. The second level also has a large airy Master Bedroom with a dressing area. There is a balcony off the Master, with a Hot Tub and railings from the historic PSFS Building in Philadelphia. 2 additional spacious bedrooms share a large hall bath. This gracious home is also zoned commercial for a lower level home office containing a separate entrance, full walk-out, and renovated powder room. There is a newly built Greenhouse, which brings the outdoors in, and a charming brick patio. Circular drive parking, as well as parking outside the walk-out entrance, make this the perfect house for entertaining and/or business. Walk to Wayne location. Close to schools, transportation, and Main Line Amenities. Come see this unique, enticing residence that has been featured in "Better Homes and Gardens Magazine" and "Time Life Books. "
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
2.1 acresLot Size
$470Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Debra Buzbee-Ross• Coldwell Banker Realty
•610-975-5900 (broker)
Bought with Dana Zdancewicz• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.1 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
3,602
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
4311G00300000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R1
Residence District
The R-1 Residence Districts are designed to provide opportunities for moderate intensities of residential development in areas which are effectively served with roads, sewer and water facilities that can support such intensities of land use.