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Captivating custom 4 Bedroom, 2 Full/ 2 Half Bath home with a unique blend of contemporary and colonial architecture, situated on a gorgeous, almost 2-acre lot in Blue Bell, bordering Gwynedd Valley, surrounded by horse farms and picturesque views. A stunning, hand-crafted, arched “screen wall” creates the covered porch spanning the front of the all cedar exterior and connects to a covered breezeway adjacent to a lushly landscaped courtyard. The interior is over 5000 sq ft, with windows positioned thru-out to allow maximum natural sunlight to stream through. The 1st floor provides hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and spacious rooms flowing seamlessly from one to the next. The 2-story entrance w/wood ceiling, ceramic tiled floor and coat closet, includes the 1st of 2 Powder Rooms, w/copper fixtures. The formal Living Room connects, with pocket French doors, to the Office/Library w/custom bookshelves & cabinets and a French door is the 1st of 3 doors providing access to the rear of the property. An exciting 2-story Family Room, w/vaulted wood ceiling & multiple seating areas, is the show-stopper of this house. It features a gas fireplace (converted from wood-burning) w/hand-cut solid stone surround & raised stone hearth, w/natural light streaming in from the large atrium window above a full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows w/door providing access to the Deck. The stone wall that continues to the ceiling of the 2nd floor adds warmth & charm & can be seen from below. The easy flow continues to the incredibly spacious, updated Kitchen w/granite counters, ceramic tiled backsplash, huge center island w/cooktop, peninsula w/seating for at least 3, built-in desk, glass decorative cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, double wall ovens & Breakfast Area with another full wall of floor-length windows & French door to Deck. A 2nd French door from this room leads to the courtyard w/planting beds & mature landscaping where you might envision growing vegetables or spices for the gourmet meals you can create. The extremely large laundry room includes several pantry closets adjacent to the kitchen, plus a 2nd Powder Room, washer, dryer and utility sink. This room connects to the oversized Garage with finished room above with a new HVAC system (2023), perfect for a Gym, 2nd Office, Playroom or Recreation Rm. This could also be an ideal 5th Bedroom, guest or in-law Suite, with private access from the Garage, and the nearby Powder Room could accompany this use if converted to a Full Bath. Hardwood stairs in the front Hall, w/newer carpet runner, lead to the 2nd floor hall, with a balcony overlooking the Family Room. There is newer carpet thru-out the 2nd floor. The Main Bedroom w/vaulted ceiling features a fantastic professionally organized closet w/built-in dresser, & a recently updated Full Bath (2021) w/quartz counters, Century cabinetry, Jacuzzi whirlpool tub, stall shower with new frameless glass door and 2 new skylights (2019). Bedrooms 2 and 3 each offer vaulted ceilings and exciting, connected lofts w/custom shelving, accessed by custom ladders in each room. Each room also includes custom built-in drawers, desks & shelving. The 4th Bedroom offers a special view of the front screen wall. The Full Hall Bath features corian counters & soaking tub w/shower. Let your imagination run wild with the possibilities in the huge unfinished basement w/multiple rooms, 1 of which includes shelving, a utility sink & a small, wall-mounted TV. Other extras include a newer hot water heater (2018), outlet in garage for electric car, radon remediation system, 3-zoned HVAC, WIFI thermostats & a security system. Experience the exterior, park-like grounds from the tiered, maintenance free Deck with planting boxes, surrounded by mature trees. Located within top-rated Wissahickon School District & less than 1 mile from the Gwynedd Valley train station. With views of horse farms and close to nearby horse trails, walking trails & parks, you will Love Lantern Lane.