Welcome to this stunning home in picturesque Upper Gwynedd Twp. The brand new exterior of stone & lap style siding was completed in October! As you step into this center hall colonial you are greeted with an array of luxurious features & a spacious layout that's perfect for both daily living & entertaining. The 2-story foyer with turned staircase, 2 coat closets & gleaming hardwood floors creates a grand entrance.
The elegant living room boasts a gas fireplace w/granite hearth, 9-foot ceilings, crown molding, & the same beautiful hardwood flooring found throughout the first floor. Adjacent is a study w/crown molding & HW floors that provides an ideal home office or library.
The formal dining room is perfect for hosting dinner parties with its 9-foot ceilings, HW floors, crown molding, & French doors that lead to the gourmet kitchen through an atrium door. The kitchen is a chef's dream featuring stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, self-cleaning 4-burner with warming burner stove, refrigerator, double under mount sink with gooseneck retractable faucet & a reverse osmosis water system. The top grade, granite countertop along with the large center island is accented with equally beautiful glass tile backsplash. A pantry, 42 inch cabinets & engineered HW flooring complete this heart of the house. Off rear foyer is a powder room with upgraded vanity, granite & HW flooring, along with a laundry room featuring washer & electric dryer, cabinets, modern utility sink & an exterior door. Here you also find access to the oversized two car garage w/automatic door openers.
The eat-in area of the kitchen is filled with natural light & open to the large morning room. Highlights here are HW flooring, a vaulted ceiling w/ lighted fan & sliding doors to patio. The warm & inviting 2-story family room is a breathtaking space with a floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace, eyeball lighting, a ceiling fan with light, palladium windows, hardwood floors, skylights, & a vaulted ceiling. It can be accessed from the front hall, study or kitchen.
The main bedroom on the second floor is a retreat within the home. It includes a walk-in closet with a custom closet organizer w/overhead lighting, as well as carpeted flooring. The main bathroom is equally luxurious, featuring a Jacuzzi tub & a clear glass shower with dual shower heads (hand sprayer & rain forest). The bathroom also includes ceramic tile floor, limestone countertops, tub & shower surround (marble in 3 places around shower), a linen closet, double sinks with decorator bowls & splash-resistant faucets over a vanity with cabinets & drawers, & double mirrored medicine chests.
The second floor offers three additional bedrooms, each with plush carpeting & double closets. The hall bathroom on this level is tastefully appointed with a quartz countertop, upgraded fixtures, ceramic tile flooring, & a double mirrored medicine chest. Recessed lighting enhances the space.
The basement offers versatile space with an outside entrance, carpeting, recessed lighting, & a 36x34 finished room, along with a 20x12 unfinished area that can be customized to your preferences.
Enjoy outdoor living in the partial aluminum fenced back yard, complete with a slate bluestone patio that's perfect for al fresco dining, relaxation, & entertaining. The entire property is surrounded with a perimeter split rail fence complete with raised “deer” protective fencing. Enjoy the beautiful self-maintaining hostas (may want to weed once a season) covering the rear of this large property.
This home, located on a cul-de-sac on over an acre in award winning North Penn School District, has two zone gas heating (one for each floor), an extended driveway, an irrigation system, is close to major roads, shopping, services & public transportation (yes, the yard will take an in ground pool easily). 405 Forest Lane is a meticulously maintained & thoughtfully designed home that offers the perfect blend of elegance & comfort.