142 Lodges Ln Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

With a terra cotta roof, Juliet balconies, and an arched front porch, this 5 bedroom, 3.2 bath Mediterranean-style stucco home is architecturally stunning. Welcome your family and guests into the grand foyer with checkered marble floors, a beautiful wrought-iron railing, a spacious coat closet and powder room. To the right, a large living room with a woodburning fireplace is enhanced by arched windows and French doors which lead you out to both the front and back patios. An expansive opening leads you to the formal dining room with an additional French door that opens to the back patio and allows for easy entertaining. Off the dining room is a chef’s kitchen with Viking/Bosch/Sub Zero stainless-steel appliances, wooden cabinetry and dual wine refrigerators, and views of the backyard pool. Cozy up to the gas fireplace in the library/study with built-in oak bookcases and tin ceiling. Finishing off the first floor is a laundry and mud room. Choose from one of two staircases to ascend to the light-filled second-floor landing with a coffered ceiling above. The generously-sized primary bedroom is ensuite, boasts ample closet space, a private Juliet balcony and is sun filled. Also on this floor are four more nicely sized bedrooms, one of which is being used as an office and two additional well-appointed full baths. Completing this floor is a linen closet. The fully-finished basement and backyard are an entertainer’s dream. The walkout basement enjoys ample sunlight and features a media room, a children’s playroom, a changing room for the pool, a half bath, and a full bar complete with keg taps, full-sized beer refrigerator, wine refrigerator, and a hidden TV that emerges from the bar with the touch of a button. Entering the backyard from the basement transports you to a lovely and secluded tree-lined expanse. The enclosed lower yard features a saltwater pool surrounded by beautiful hardscaping, perfect for lounging in the sun. The adjoining upper backyard features a patio, pergola, lawn, and a showstopping outdoor kitchen with separate built-in gas grill and charcoal grill, fireplace, refrigerator, and sink. Other highlights include hardwood floors with inlays, new central air, a newly resurfaced pool, updated electrical, and two-car garage. This unmatched location is walkable to Bala Cynwyd’s restaurants, the Cynwyd Station and Cynwyd Heritage Trail and resides in award-winning Lower Merion School District.