In 1987, a young family began their search for a new home in a new area, and they were delighted to discover up-and-coming Glen Mills. They selected a prime, 1.3 acre level homesite in a walkable community, and began the process of custom building their forever home, with impeccable attention to detail and a vision for the future of their family. No detail was overlooked, from the placement of the home with direct Southern exposure to the generously sized rooms to the versatile floorplan–this was a well-designed destination. Thirty-seven years later, their children have grown, the Glen Mills landscape has changed, and it’s time for this long-adored home to meet a new owner. With over 4,500 square feet spanning three stories plus an independent au Pair Suite with a separate entrance, this property offers 100% usable space and is completely move-in ready…this is not your typical Garnet Valley colonial. Expanded center hall foyer entry with maple front door and arched passage way. Formal Living & Dining rooms, both oversized and with beautiful natural light. Thoughtfully updated Kitchen has undergone a high-end redesign, with REAL Kraftmaid cherry cabinetry with roll-out shelves and soft-close drawers, farmhouse sink, 16″ x 16″ porcelain flooring, and gourmet stainless appliances–Wolf double oven and gas cooktop, Miele dishwasher, & Liebherr built-in refrigerator. The open Family Room is incredibly spacious, with a cathedral ceiling, brick fireplace, and access to the sprawling composite deck overlooking the level backyard. Adjacent to the Family Room is a huge Recreation Room with skylights and adjoining Full Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub…this could easily be converted to a Main-Floor Bedroom suite! Upstairs, the Primary Bedroom is generously-sized with a walk-in closet and gorgeous new En Suite Bathroom with a walk-in shower with rainhead and glass door enclosure. Bedrooms 2 & 3 have ample closet space and bright Southern exposure, while Bedroom 4 has a walk-in closet plus an additional huge walk-in cedar closet. The upstairs Hall Bathroom has a window and fun vintage blue tile–in perfect condition! The Laundry Area is conveniently located upstairs and the newer Samsung washer & dryer will remain in the home. Downstairs, the lower level offers over 800 square feet of finished living space with windows and an outside entrance…including a Bedroom and En Suite Full Bathroom with recessed lighting and a steam shower! Finally, the Au Pair Suite located over the garage with a separate mudroom entrance provides almost 600 square feet of living space including a Kitchenette and Full Bathroom–perfect for an in-law, au Pair, or returning college student who needs their own “apartment”! The two-car Attached Garage spans a 28′ x 28′ space, with 9′ ceilings, two entry doors, and a closet with sink and washer/dryer hookup. Unbeatable location in Smithbridge Estates within easy walking distance to Glen Eagle Shopping Center and only minutes from Brinton Lake, Main Line Health Fitness, and all that the Glen Mills area has to offer plus a thirty minute drive to the airport and ten minute drive to regional rail lines! Utilities include public sewer, on-site well, and nautural gas, with separate zone HVAC for upstairs suite. It’s hard to capture this home in words–you can feel the years of love and laughter as soon as you step in the door, and the homeowners built this home for entertaining, even putting 12″ joists under the Kitchen floor to ensure that it was strong enough to support their growing family! Truly an exceptional home and a rare opportunity in coveted Garnet Valley School District, and the school bus stop is right at the mailbox. With pride of ownership throughout, this is a home to be treasured for years to come.