Unionville, PA

Gourmet.

The home’s beautifully appointed kitchen is designed with the gourmet chef in mind. Warm-toned granite countertops blend perfectly into the matching backsplash. A charming arched door provides access to the estate’s spectacular rose garden, an idyllic setting for morning tea or intimate dinners. The kitchen opens to a more informal, sunlit eating area with views across the Laurels Preserve through three glass walls. Perfect for casual entertaining or breakfast, the area offers some of the best views of the property and provides access to two terraces and the garden. A nearby cozy seating area is a great place to gather with loved ones on chilly winter days and admire the snowy outdoors while nestled near its statuesque working fireplace.

Master. Sweet.

Off the formal reception area, a fieldstone hall leads to the master suite, a true respite and perfect retreat after an active day of enjoying the outdoors. Intensely private, it oozes luxury without losing touch of the natural beauty of the countryside. The focal point if the room is a sturdy mantel over a raised gas fireplace, the perfect setting for a prized painting. French doors give way to a separate, private terrace with an awning — ideal for watching the morning unfold with a steaming cup of coffee, or for a nightcap under the stars.

Guest Retreat.

Customization is at its finest in the home’s nearly 2,000-square-foot, two-story addition. Expanded in 2007, the addition offers uniquely functional spaces and amenties. Accessible from the courtyard, artists and crafters will adore the nearly 400 square feet of dedicated studio space, with low voltage lighting and radiant heat. A cathedral-style ceiling opens the room, while views through two sets of French doors provide abundant natural inspiration. The addition’s second-floor includes a kitchenette, two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, ideal for an au pair, private guest or in-laws suite.

Outdoor Living and Equestrian Amenities.

Equestrians will delight in the estate’s elegant and functional barn, ideal for enabling riding enjoyment in the Laurels Preserve or along one of the many other nearby trails. Designed by resident Charlotte Donaldson D’Arcy and housing six spacious stalls with honeycomb-patterned rubber matting, the barn features modern and artfully-appointed details, including custom stain and varnish on finished pine wood walls and heat lamps in each of the 12-foot by 12-foot stalls. A large tack room, feed room, heated wash stall, main level hay storage, workshop and three oversized garage bays are laid out for easy flow and manageability. The second level of the barn is home to fun and games, and features an air-conditioned and heated squash court and a basketball court (not regulation size). Built to the highest standards in the business, the barn is outfitted with high-tech alarm systems that provide the ultimate in protection and peace of mind. Ample dry storage is available, while nearby, turnout and tractor sheds, complete with a wood shed, are also easily accessible.