A Taste of Europe in Rydal, "Pianissimo" is an enchanting, peaceful and comfortable hidden retreat located on a lushly wooded, park-like 2.55 acre estate with 1st floor Master Bedroom, hardwood floors thru-out and Finished Basement with Wine Cellar, featuring fabulous upgrades. Walls of floor-to-ceiling windows and doors provide streaming sunlight throughout and open to impressive courtyards connected by meandering walking paths bordered by continually blooming specimen trees and shrubs. The long, winding driveway opens to the front courtyard where a covered slate patio provides access to the double 8' front doors. A fabulous wrap-around hallway with wet bar and hardwood floor connects all 1st floor rooms with 9' ceilings, with 3 walls of Pella sliding doors opening to the central brick and flagstone courtyard. The gorgeous updated Gourmet Kitchen features a tiled floor, granite counters, a center island w/seating for 4, 2 sinks, extra-tall cabinets, stainless appliances including a professional 6 burner range and oversized Samsung refrigerator/freezer, one of 3 fireplaces, plus a door provides access to a private breakfast courtyard. The spacious Living Room and Dining Rooms feature hardwood floors, the 2nd fireplace plus custom millwork and built-ins. A cozy Family Room features the 3rd fireplace. The luxurious Master Suite includes a Sitting Room, Dressing area and stunning updated Master Bath with granite counters, radiant heated floor and Spa shower with barreled tiled ceiling plus an abundance of professionally organized closets throughout the Suite. The 2nd floor includes 3 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths plus 3 Juliet balconies overlooking the gorgeous grounds. The Finished Basement features a 780 bottle climate controlled Wine Cellar plus a Gym, Recreation Room and Full Bath. The oversized 3-car Garage includes a large work area with bench. There are 3 zones of newer gas heat and a/c. (2007) and 2 separate laundry areas. Located minutes from great stores, restaurants, Abington Hospital and Penn State Ogontz Campus, with easy access to public transportation. A 1 Year Home Warranty is included.