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A remarkable renovation and expansion of a previous cape has transformed this property into a bright, stunning 4- bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Industrial-Farmhouse style home. Beautifully designed with stunning appointments throughout, this home reflects custom construction in the contemporary living style discerning buyers have come to demand. Conveniently located within Media Borough, it features all the benefits of urban living plus convenience to the Philadelphia Airport, major interstates and other regional destinations via car, rail, or plane, including New York, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C. Within blocks of downtown Media, it allows easy access to amazing restaurants, retail stores, frequent outdoor events and many other interesting venues. Exquisitely constructed by Amish craftsmen, the original home was deconstructed removing the entire 2nd floor, expanding the home at the rear, adding a new 2nd floor and additional lower-level basement and rebuilding entire structure to over 4,000 sq ft w/new materials except for key elements such as removal of the original brick that was cleaned and reinstalled as the gorgeous brick apron seen on the building today. The kitchen area is extremely large w/over 300 sq ft inclusive of 10' customized island w/rift sawn white oak shelving meticulously designed and built to look like custom furniture and a farmhouse sink w/Perrin & Rowe Georgian Bridge kitchen faucet ($2,000+). Custom features include a 48" 7-burner/2 oven, Italian iLve Professional Series gourmet range; Bosch 800 dishwasher; Dacor refrigerator w/reeded doors; GE cafe drawer microwave; Zephyr beverage cooler and an additional Bosch Benchmark oven (in mudroom with quartz countertop). Also featured: solid wood Conestoga custom cabinets w/rift sawn white oak offering a distinctive grain resulting from rift sawn milling; custom white shaker-style cabinets; quartz countertops; floating shelves, deep windowsills and a custom rangehood incorporating white oak flooring harvested from the original home. A custom-built banquette has white oak accents and hand-hammered brass pendant imported from Morocco. The large foyer has custom armoire shelving and seating w/Suzanne Kasler pendant light. Family/dining room has huge custom windows and 470 sq ft of space and includes reclaimed beams from original home and gas fireplace w/custom beam and tile. Sliding family room doors lead to an over 300 sq. ft. TREX deck and walkway for grilling. Entire 1st-level of the house, primary bedroom and 2nd floor hallway are solid white oak 3.5" tongue and groove ‘finished-in-place' wood floors. Large mudroom has powder rm & custom storage & outlets. The 4 bedrooms are large with the smallest one 200 sq. ft. Two have full ensuites w/full baths; All bedrooms offer fully customized walk-in closets w/luxury lighting and storage. Primary bedroom closet has Hubbardston Forge chandelier ($2,500), multiple pull-down devices for storing hanging items, reeded storage drawers, rift-sawn white oak counters & custom mirror. Fontaine Chandelier ($1,300) further enhances the ambiance of this room and Primary bedrm 2nd closet has 8' custom solid wood doors with custom millwork, cabinetry & shelving. Jr. Suite at front of home includes a Mellenium Carruth chandelier ($680). One other front bedroom has 250 sq ft and includes a custom-designed and built window seat w/bookcases and custom lighting. All baths were designed with luxury custom tile and the Primary bath has radiant heated floor, luxury grout & tile design, custom wainscotting, mirrors, lighting, fixtures, an expansive shower w/glass enclosure & bench seat. Basement is designed for multiple uses with 2-tier entertainment areas, a plumbed full bath if buyers wish to add their own design aesthetics to final fixtures and a private office w/large windows. Room sizes/measurements estimates only. Real estate taxes reflective of those at time of listing-may not reflect taxes post-settlement.