Ideally situated in desirable West Mount Airy, find the Mellor Estate -- steeped in history and showcasing unparalleled craftsmanship. A timeless Norman Revival masterpiece, the Mellor Estate was designed and built by renowned architectural firm Mellor, Meigs, and Howe as principal architect Walter Mellor~s private residence, constructed in the 1920s, a decade which marks the emergence of a new era in the regions~ architecture. Throughout the awe inspiring home, there is a simple elegance conveyed in the perfect unity between indoor and outdoor spaces and expert craftsmanship of every element. Most noteworthy are the contributions of acclaimed master metalworker Samuel Yellin, a close associate of the firm, who was often commissioned to provide the metalwork for their designs. The ornate front door is his work, as is the stair rail which graces the floating, multi-tiered staircase in the three story, grand entrance. At more than 6000 square feet, Mellor~s Norman Revival Country Manor showcases many distinctive period details: rich wood paneling, random width pegged-oak flooring, cast stone windows and door frames, coupled with soaring vaulted ceilings. Although there have been significant improvements, you~ll find the home~s original architectural integrity and character have been preserved in whole through the careful and faithful restoration of the home~s exquisite features. Wind your way up the secluded road and the long private drive, shaded by mature oak trees, and step through the arched doorway into the grand vaulted foyer, sunlight streaming in through tall windows above the multi-tiered stairway and across the slate entry floor. Expansive living space flows effortlessly from one room to the next, and from indoors to outdoors.To your right is a bright den with a powder room tucked into the turret wall. Step next into the richly paneled living room, lined with built in shelving, where natural light spills in through the windows and through the open double door leading back to the garden. The sunlit kitchen welcomes family gatherings around the large central island and in the large vaulted eating area, where french doors open onto the slate patio and terraced grounds. Original cabinets are complemented by the addition of marble countertops and a sleek gourmet stainless steel appliance suite. A butler~s pantry opens to the spectacular formal dining room, which flows again back to the living room and foyer. On the first landing as you ascend the grand staircase, you~ll find an expansive vaulted room with a fireplace and tiled bathroom. Up another flight of stairs to the bright and airy master retreat, with abundant closet space, a fireplace flanked by large casement windows and an elegant ensuite with separate tub and shower. The large adjoining second bedroom boasts a fireplace and ensuite of its own. Continue to the level above where you~ll find the same high ceilings as the floors below, 3 more bedrooms and a sleek hall bath finished with beautiful marble tiling. Make your way outside, where set a short distance from the main home you~ll find the carriage house, which has been finished in stone tiles on the first floor with a bathroom and a sauna, yet still has room for 2 cars. Climbing to the second story, reach Mr. Mellor's original home office, a blissfully quiet suite: full bathroom and kitchenette, with a fireplace, oak paneling, vaulted ceiling, and natural light flooding in through the expansive southern facing wall of windows. The park-like one acre grounds, boarded by iconic stone walls, offer tiered gardens and lush green lawns, accented a wisteria pergola and soaring oak trees. Mellor~s meticulous planning is evident throughout the Estate's landscape, which just as easily inspires reverie, peace, and tranquility today as when he plotted it nearly a century ago. Be the one to write this picturesque home~s next chapter.
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