829 Black Rock Rd Rental

Managed and hosted by Stay Rafa. All furniture will be removed by move in. This mid-century modern home was built in 1937 with much of the grounds and layout maintained in their original form. You don't find beautiful maintained homes like this very often. Surrounded by forest and healthy green foliage, the sounds of birds chirping and crickets singing will make you feel like you are on permanent holiday. Home is located on 2.61 acres interior lot. Four bedrooms / 4.5 baths Detached 2 car garage. On site septic public water Oil heat CA 2 zones 3,096 interior sq. ft. The home sits at front of property with mature plantings, several flat areas, fenced area for dogs or chickens and invisible fence installed around perimeter of property. Gorgeous private vistas are everywhere you look. The home has a traditional floor plan all moldings, black marble windowsills, doors, light fixtures, paneling and flooring are original to the home. First Floor Front door is mahogany, a round window and glass block sidelights. The foyer has a tile floor, coat closet and small built-in drawer above encased radiator. French doors lead into to center hall. You pass the powder room on your way to large eat in kitchen. The kitchen has the original sophisticated beautiful rounded cabinets all in perfect condition. The cabinet area is oval with a small sink on either side. The long wall overlooking the front yard has a double oven, large stainless steel sink, dishwasher and refrigerator. Kitchen also has a large walk-in pantry and spacious eating area with sliders opening to wood deck and access to the private grounds. The dining room has parquet wood flooring and elegant chandelier. Both the dining room and living room have an expansive wall of windows providing lots of natural light and magnificent views of the extensive property. The living room has hard wood flooring, wood burning fireplace, and built-in shelving and cabinetry. It also has direct access to a slate balcony and patio. There is also a study on the first floor with parquet floors, built in shelves/cabinets and a closet. Second Floor The stairwell leading to the 2nd floor is carpeted and has wood paneling. All bedrooms on second floor have hardwood flooring and black marble windowsills. The main bedroom has en-suite full bath with separate tub and shower stall. Another expansive wall of windows and a built-in dresser, plus two closets. A door to small private balcony. There are three additional bedrooms on the second floor and two full baths with tub showers. Lower Level Lower level is partially finished. Large bright family room with wood burning fireplace and door leading to back yard. Adjoining the family room is large laundry room with closet. You could also move laundry room to unfinished part of basement and use it as an exercise room or extra bedroom. Full bath with tub shower. Ideal location Across the street from Idlewild preserve (23 acre Natural Lands Trust site) and walking distance to center of Gladwyne.