800 Chateau Ln, Villanova, PA 19085

Real estate tax assessment just reduced by 20% effective 1/1/15. Accessed from a lovely private lane through entrance gates this magnificent French Estate Home is both an architectural treasure and truly livable family home. Generous ceiling heights and a vast number of windows make it light-filled and airy while grandly proportioned rooms and exquisite details add sophistication. A 2-story Reception Hall with radiant heated marble flooring opens to the Living Room which has a dramatic 20'ceiling gas fireplace & 2-story Palladian windows. A wet Bar gas fireplace & windows on 2 exposures with doors to two Terraces highlight the Library. Perfect for entertaining the banquet-sized formal Dining Room is adorned with elaborate moldings & fireplace. The gourmet Kitchen features a center island granite countertops and stainless appliances by Viking SubZero & Bosch while the adjacent Breakfast has granite-topped counter seating and a wall-of-windows. The nearby Family Room includes hardwood flooring & 3 sets of French doors that open to the front flagstone Terrace. The Master Retreat with vaulted ceiling fireplace and luxurious His & Her Bathrooms & closets occupies the second floor together with 4 Bedrooms Suites. A second floor ""apartment"" has a kitchenette Living Room Bedroom Suite & private entrance. The Lower Level comprises a restaurant quality Bar Recreation Room with fireplace Home Theater & Bathroom. Within the lush grounds are a salt-water swimming pool playground set and Pool House with vaulted ceiling & Kitchenette.