401 College Ave

Haverford, PA 19041

Welcome to "Carolton". This Grande Stone Colonial, set on a just over an acre level lot in Haverford's Prestigious Merion Golf Manor, features romantic large covered porches, ornate columns & moldings, 10 ft+ ceilings, all stone exterior, multiple fireplaces and large decorative windows. This estate has been lovingly maintained by the current owners for almost 30 years and is awaiting its next owner to make it their own. The sky's the limit with this amazing home, surrounded by multi million dollar homes, the after renovation value is generous. The front of the home has a dramatic drive through portico and circular drive allowing for generous driveway parking for guests. Exquisite architectural details abound inside, colonial oak wood staircase, stunning trim & woodwork throughout, deep window sills, walls of glass french doors, beautiful hardwood floors, & pocket doors just to mention a few of the distinctive elements. Enter the spacious living room with coffered ceiling and wood burning fireplace open to a sunroom that runs the length of the house. The Study welcomes you with a substantial wood and glass door, fireplace, window seat, built in bookcases and a powder room. Pocket doors open to an elegant dining room with yet another wood burning fireplace and a wall of glass french doors opening onto a large patio allowing for seamless entertaining both indoors and out. The Dining Room flows to a cozy sitting room with tin ceiling, a built-in window seat and picture window. The sunny Eat-in Kitchen is large and has ample cabinetry & prep space and a wall of windows overlooking the stunning yard. Just Beyond the kitchen is the laundry room, sunroom/mudroom, and the back staircase from the in law suite that opens into the kitchen as well. From the living room access the original staircase ascending to the 2nd floor landing. The versatile second floor houses 5 bright, comfortable bedrooms and a sitting room. The peaceful owner's suite has a brick fireplace, walk out balcony, a bathroom with soaking tub and access to another bedroom which is currently used as a dressing room. The rear bedroom (in law or nanny suite) has an en-suite bath and a sitting room. The hall bath is renovated with walk in shower and porcelain tile. Ascend the dramatic staircase to the 3rd floor which presents a wonderful finished space, a Bedroom and Full Bath with walk in shower and washer/dryer hookups, as well as a second bedroom perfect for a office, exercise room, studio or other purpose, and a spacious storage room. Outside the over and acre of land has a pool (as-is) and offers privacy. Make this incredible home your family legacy, in a premier location convenient to the Merion Golf Club, Award winning schools, the Haverford train station in addition to being a walk or short drive to all the conveniences the Main Line has to offer. ***Pool in as is condition, and ask agent about tax reassessment in Delaware County.