Main Line Monday: The Perfect Summer Entertaining Home in Devon

This 1985 stone and stucco home in Devon features a private backyard entertainment area that will keep you from going inside. But the inside is also made for entertaining as well as accessible living.

533 S. Waterloo Rd., Devon, Pa. 19333 | TREND Images via BHHS Fox & Roach

This week’s Main Line Monday home has the ultimate outdoor entertaining space in Devon that will make you never want to go inside.

Tucked away on a secluded cul-de-sac with woods at its back, surrounded by lovely landscaping, a sunny garden area alongside an Armond pool and spa with two waterfall features, and adorned with a large deck overlooking it all, this home is perfect for inviting your friends and family over for a summer evening.

When you do step inside, however, you will find a surprising amount of expansive living space with a fantastic open floor plan surrounding a great hall with grand arches. (The home’s architect, Ann Capron, was a pioneer and champion of modern open-plan houses on the staid Main Line.) Upon entrance, a grand great room serves as the centerpiece with an eye-catching stone fireplace, six skylights and a cathedral ceiling. Thirteen skylights, large windows, and soaring ceilings throughout the house make for a naturally sunny and bright environment that is sure to make mornings enjoyable.

The kitchen is thoroughly up to date, with the latest appliances and lots of granite countertop space. The triptych window view adds a distinctive touch, framing the plot’s stunning landscape view like a pastoral painting. The space also opens to a breakfast room with three skylights and French doors that lead to the deck. There is also a walk-in bar that opens to the dining room, two office spaces and a family room.

The first floor master suite retains the skylit feel and makes it an ideal home for one-floor living (and thus especially suited to buyers who need wheelchair-accessible space). Upstairs on the second floor, there are three large bedrooms each with a walk-in closet and private sink area that share a Jack and Jill bath. There is additional living space in the walk-out lower level, which includes a spacious recreation room featuring a brick fireplace and a workout room with a sauna.

Located in the estates section of Devon, this home is conveniently located close to shops, restaurants and Regional Rail trains.

THE FINE PRINT

BEDS: 3

BATHS: 2 full, 2 halfs

SQUARE FEET: 5,471

PRICE: $1,195,000

OTHER STUFF: The seller has plans for adding two more bedrooms, a bath and a third bay in the garage.

 


533 S Waterloo Rd., Devon, Pa. 19333 [Susan Shea | BHHS Fox & Roach]