Welcome to 824 Buck Lane. The generous, historic house provides warmth, elegance, and modern comforts insulated by the beauty of nature. The home offers an inviting, open layout that effortlessly accommodates family and friends, reflecting its solid construction and thoughtful design. The house was built with airflow and light in mind; sunlight streams throughout many of its rooms.
In keeping with its old world charm, the house has been thoughtfully updated while preserving the original millwork, fireplaces, cozy window seats and easy flow that is its hallmark. In addition to custom bookshelves and tilework, the family room is a particularly beautiful and inviting conception. It faces sunset with three walls of windows, including two sides of large casement windows that, when open, make the room feel much like a screened in porch. Delight in views of the idyllic yard, nurtured by decades of organic gardening.
This elegant residence includes 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a detached garage, perfectly complemented by a covered porch and a second-floor balcony offering serene views.
As you enter, the reception hall greets you with bench window seats, custom shelving, and hardwood flooring, leading seamlessly to the expansive living room adorned with a fireplace and cushioned bench seating. The adjacent dining room, with its triple window and fireplace, connects to the family room through the pantry, creating a seamless flow for entertaining. The family room opens to the rear grounds and covered patio, ideal for indoor-outdoor living. The heart of of 824 is the kitchen and family room which spill easily into the yard for outdoor dining or leisurely afternoons by the salt water pool.
Experience the joy of gatherings in the welcoming front hall, pantry/bar, and kitchen, culminating by the living room fireplace.
The second floor hosts 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, including a primary bedroom with a freestanding tub, while the third floor offers 2 additional bedrooms and a shared hall bath, all adorned with hardwood floors and ample natural light.
Outside, the driveway is lined with Belgian block detailing, leading to a one-car garage with a room above, complete with electricity. Noteworthy upgrades include Marvin double pane windows, re-roofed (twice), rebuilt sleeping porch, renovated primary bath, zoned the heat system and replaced most of the old windows with Marvin windows, added many book cases, fenced-in yard, repaved driveway and added cobblestone to front door entrance, replaced oil with gas furnace, added insulation for year-round comfort, and a meticulously landscaped yard enveloped by parkland for unparalleled privacy. Recent additions include a large family room designed by Alan Powell and a second main bedroom and bathroom envisioned by Peter Zimmerman, epitomizing luxury and craftsmanship.
This distinguished residence, steeped in rich history, once served as a Quaker boarding house and refuge for World War II immigrants. Their experience is chronicled in the diaries of Christopher Isherwood.
824 is centrally-located to excellent academic institutions , the arboretum and nature trails of Haverford College and convenient amenities such as the train station, hospital and vibrant town centers of Haverford Square and Bryn Mawr.
Experience the perfect blend of historic elegance and modern luxury at 824 Buck Lane. This home is a rare find, offering a haven for generations to come.