FOREBAY FARM: Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
FOREBAY FARM: Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
Forebay Farm is pure sophisticated simplicity redefined. Rarely does an estate so seamlessly combine and contrast early 1900’s exterior architectural designs with interior loft-like spaces, traditional materials with urban minimalism and original Pennsylvania stone construction with premier, museum-quality surfaces. This secluded 12-acre property is located just minutes from Center City Philadelphia and will enchant the most discerning buyer with its peaceful setting. Follow the long, private drive and experience endless views of rolling meadows, pristine woodlands, charming horse barn and, eventually, the regal 1937 Colonial Revival Main Residence. The entire estate has been completely and masterfully renovated by a renowned team of architects, artisans and designers. Meticulous attention to structural forms, artistically pleasing spaces, exquisitely refined materials, fluid open-living functionality and the integration of interior and exterior environments are evident throughout, making this a rare find.
HIGHLIGHTS Main Entry/Entrance Foyer • Stunning solid mahogany-framed glass doors with separately functioning shutters, pocket and screen doors. • Beautiful front-to-back exposure floods this area with natural light and highlights the open, fluid floor plan of the home. • White floating walls, aniline-dyed bamboo flooring throughout the entire first- and second floor levels. Dining Room Large, tall windows and French doors capturing breathtaking views of the private grounds and offering lots of natural light. • Floating white walls, aniline-dyed bamboo floors. • Wood-burning fireplace with seamless plaster surround. •
Library Wood-burning 2-sided fireplace with seamless white plaster surround. Finish matches the room’s walls. • Floating steel shelves wrapped with wood, completely integrated into the wall structure • Artistically placed recessed lighting throughout the house. • Stunning triple deep-set window bringing the exterior views inside. •
Living Room Expansive space with endless, tall deep-set windows and French doors. • Perfectly integrated museum-quality white floating walls, aniline-dyed bamboo floors, recessed . steel shelving and inset wood-burning fireplace. • Timeless décor. •
Sun Room Flows openly from the rear of the Living Room
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and out to the glorious grounds and antique brick patio. • Polished concrete floors. • Accordion-hinged French doors. Powder Room Conveniently located off of the first-floor living and entertaining spaces. • Bright deep-set windows. • Duravit sink and toilet. • Grohe plumbing fixtures. • Timeless finishes. •
Gourmet Kitchen/Breakfast Room Exquisitely designed with masterful attention to design and construction detail • Sophisticated, premier finishes. • Extensive tall custom cabinetry with fluid exterior surfaces, customized shelving and pull-outs to maximize storage and utility. • Poured concrete countertops • Vola plumbing fixtures • Bluestar 6-burner cooktop with Viking downdraft, Traulsen Refrigerator/Freezer, 2 Thermador convection ovens. • Three walls of bright deep-set windows • Spacious Breakfast Room with serene views. •
Main Staircase The beautifully integrated, open main staircase with Mahogany rail leads up to the spacious, light-filled landing. Bright sun-filled windows feature endless private views year round.
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Master Bedroom Suite Enter through the floor to ceiling solid pivot door which artistically divides this spacious retreat from the rest of the second level. • Tall ceilings and 3 exposures of natural light enhance this open yet intimate space. •
Sitting/office alcove features custom recessed shelfing and large deep-set window. • Aniline-dyed bamboo floors, wood-burning fireplace, museum-quality floating white walls and large deep-set windows. • Master Bathroom features white Italian glass-tiled floors, deep-set bathtub, oversized doorless shower with 2 rain heads, European fixtures and custom vanity. • 2-Room Master Dressing Room/Closet space extensive custom built-ins, floating steel shelves, linen and recessed medicine cabinetry, make-up sitting area. • Carefully designed recessed lighting throughout. • Staircase leads up to current studio space/optional 4th Bedroom/Gym/Multi-functional 3rd floor. •
Bedroom Suite #2 Spacious light-filled room with multiple exposures of deep-set windows with captivating views. • White floating walls, aniline-dyed bamboo floors • Large double closet with built-ins, mirrors and floor-to-ceiling doors. • Full Bathroom with white vertical-tiled floors, open shower, custom vanity and European fixtures. •
Bedroom Suite #3 Spacious light-filled room flows off of open landing. • Large deep-set windows with multiple exposures and breathtaking views. • Built-in desk area looking over the grounds, featuring floating steel shelves and beautifully integrated storage. • Spacious walk-in closet with custom shelving. • Full en-suite Bathroom features with Italian glass-tiled floors and large open shower, white pedestal sink, Toto toilet, glass-paneled vanity, recessed lighting and European fixtures. •
First Floor
Second Floor
Finished Lower Level • Cozy multi-purpose area includes a fabulous Media Room, expansive Laundry Room, artistically and whimsically renovated Powder Room, convenient Mudroom space with large closet and access to a 2-car and separate 1-car Garage.
Third Floor Studio Space Spacious 10’ x 48’ third-floor room with wood flooring painted white • Currently used as studio space • Use as bedroom, gym, play room •
Barn: First Floor
Barn Two stalls, tack room, feed room • Full-sized hay loft • Easy-load, swinging doors on each side of loft • Tool/machine bay • Access to fenced pastures •
Barn: Second Floor
FOREBAY FARM: Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
This material is based upon information that we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes, including price, or withdrawal without notice. ©MMIX Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty® is a licensed trademark to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. K1216
Lisa Weber Yakulis, Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty
c 610.517.8445
t 610.229.9011 ext 615 [email protected] 25 Morris Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010
Forebay Farm is pure sophisticated simplicity redefined. Rarely does an estate so seamlessly combine and contrast early 1900’s exterior architectural designs with interior loft-like spaces, traditional materials with urban minimalism and original Pennsylvania stone construction with premier, museum-quality surfaces. This secluded 12-acre property is located just minutes from Center City Philadelphia and will enchant the most discerning buyer with its peaceful setting. Follow the long, private drive and experience endless views of rolling meadows, pristine woodlands, charming horse barn and, eventually, the regal 1937 Colonial Revival Main Residence. The entire estate has been completely and masterfully renovated by a renowned team of architects, artisans and designers. Meticulous attention to structural forms, artistically pleasing spaces, exquisitely refined materials, fluid open-living functionality and the integration of interior and exterior environments are evident throughout, making this a rare find.
HIGHLIGHTS Main Entry/Entrance Foyer • Stunning solid mahogany-framed glass doors with separately functioning shutters, pocket and screen doors. • Beautiful front-to-back exposure floods this area with natural light and highlights the open, fluid floor plan of the home. • White floating walls, aniline-dyed bamboo flooring throughout the entire first- and second floor levels. Dining Room Large, tall windows and French doors capturing breathtaking views of the private grounds and offering lots of natural light. • Floating white walls, aniline-dyed bamboo floors. • Wood-burning fireplace with seamless plaster surround. •
Library Wood-burning 2-sided fireplace with seamless white plaster surround. Finish matches the room’s walls. • Floating steel shelves wrapped with wood, completely integrated into the wall structure • Artistically placed recessed lighting throughout the house. • Stunning triple deep-set window bringing the exterior views inside. •
Living Room Expansive space with endless, tall deep-set windows and French doors. • Perfectly integrated museum-quality white floating walls, aniline-dyed bamboo floors, recessed . steel shelving and inset wood-burning fireplace. • Timeless décor. •
Sun Room Flows openly from the rear of the Living Room
•
and out to the glorious grounds and antique brick patio. • Polished concrete floors. • Accordion-hinged French doors. Powder Room Conveniently located off of the first-floor living and entertaining spaces. • Bright deep-set windows. • Duravit sink and toilet. • Grohe plumbing fixtures. • Timeless finishes. •
Gourmet Kitchen/Breakfast Room Exquisitely designed with masterful attention to design and construction detail • Sophisticated, premier finishes. • Extensive tall custom cabinetry with fluid exterior surfaces, customized shelving and pull-outs to maximize storage and utility. • Poured concrete countertops • Vola plumbing fixtures • Bluestar 6-burner cooktop with Viking downdraft, Traulsen Refrigerator/Freezer, 2 Thermador convection ovens. • Three walls of bright deep-set windows • Spacious Breakfast Room with serene views. •
Main Staircase The beautifully integrated, open main staircase with Mahogany rail leads up to the spacious, light-filled landing. Bright sun-filled windows feature endless private views year round.
•
Master Bedroom Suite Enter through the floor to ceiling solid pivot door which artistically divides this spacious retreat from the rest of the second level. • Tall ceilings and 3 exposures of natural light enhance this open yet intimate space. •
Sitting/office alcove features custom recessed shelfing and large deep-set window. • Aniline-dyed bamboo floors, wood-burning fireplace, museum-quality floating white walls and large deep-set windows. • Master Bathroom features white Italian glass-tiled floors, deep-set bathtub, oversized doorless shower with 2 rain heads, European fixtures and custom vanity. • 2-Room Master Dressing Room/Closet space extensive custom built-ins, floating steel shelves, linen and recessed medicine cabinetry, make-up sitting area. • Carefully designed recessed lighting throughout. • Staircase leads up to current studio space/optional 4th Bedroom/Gym/Multi-functional 3rd floor. •
Bedroom Suite #2 Spacious light-filled room with multiple exposures of deep-set windows with captivating views. • White floating walls, aniline-dyed bamboo floors • Large double closet with built-ins, mirrors and floor-to-ceiling doors. • Full Bathroom with white vertical-tiled floors, open shower, custom vanity and European fixtures. •
Bedroom Suite #3 Spacious light-filled room flows off of open landing. • Large deep-set windows with multiple exposures and breathtaking views. • Built-in desk area looking over the grounds, featuring floating steel shelves and beautifully integrated storage. • Spacious walk-in closet with custom shelving. • Full en-suite Bathroom features with Italian glass-tiled floors and large open shower, white pedestal sink, Toto toilet, glass-paneled vanity, recessed lighting and European fixtures. •
First Floor
Second Floor
Finished Lower Level • Cozy multi-purpose area includes a fabulous Media Room, expansive Laundry Room, artistically and whimsically renovated Powder Room, convenient Mudroom space with large closet and access to a 2-car and separate 1-car Garage.
Third Floor Studio Space Spacious 10’ x 48’ third-floor room with wood flooring painted white • Currently used as studio space • Use as bedroom, gym, play room •
Barn: First Floor
Barn Two stalls, tack room, feed room • Full-sized hay loft • Easy-load, swinging doors on each side of loft • Tool/machine bay • Access to fenced pastures •
Barn: Second Floor
FOREBAY FARM: Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
This material is based upon information that we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes, including price, or withdrawal without notice. ©MMIX Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty® is a licensed trademark to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. K1216
Lisa Weber Yakulis, Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty
c 610.517.8445
t 610.229.9011 ext 615 [email protected] 25 Morris Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010
