This contemporary colonial home in Haverford stands out from its neighboring Main Line Colonial properties with its stunning alternative design and informal layout, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine.

Part of the Carriage Homes at Haverford Reserve development, the property located at 119 Green Lane is a variant on the custom-built home model chosen as Philadelphia Magazine’s 2008 Design Home.

The elegant main entryway, tucked in between the smaller wing and the two-car garage, leads to the breathtaking great room with its beamed cathedral ceilings and French doors topped with Palladian windows. And the kitchen, combined with the breakfast room, is a combination of traditional elegance and contemporary sensibility fully equipped with modern appliances.

The first floor is home to a luxurious master suite adjoined by an office or library space. The second floor features two bedrooms, each with a suite bathroom and a large hall that can double as an art gallery, thanks to its extensive wall space and lighting.

This beautiful property is listed by Long & Foster Real Estate/Christie’s International Real Estate for $1,285,000.

Read more and view pictures of the striking home in Philadelphia Magazine by clicking here.

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