PARADISE IN MIQUON- A RARELY OFFERED MID-CENTURY LOUIS KAHN HOME: Situated down a private lane set back from the road this special and spacious 3 378 sq.ft. one-story home with in-ground pool on 3.61 acres designed by world renowned architect LOUIS KAHN is filled with sunshine and striking special features and is set within a private preserve surrounded by continually blooming specimen plants and trees with a walking trail hidden grotto and Japanese garden all perfect for peaceful private reflection or family pleasure. Known as the ""Roche House "" this home has been featured in many publications about Louis Kahn. A flagstone walkway leads to the front entrance which opens to the spacious Living Room with vaulted ceiling angled wall custom bookshelves and a full wall of windows providing views of the exciting exterior. The brick wall in the Living Room is characteristic of Louis Kahn as it leads to a garden area in the room. LIGHT guided Kahn in all of his work; the Living Room changes colors from purple to pink to yellow depending on the sky. The equally spacious Dining Room offers additional custom shelving and has a shuttered pass-thru to the Kitchen which has butcher block counters breakfast bar and desk area. The cozy Family Room/den includes a fireplace and hidden wet bar. A separate office that could also be the 3rd bedroom features a connecting full bath. Two large full bedrooms in the main part of the house each with full baths could be converted back to the original 4 bedrooms. The Master Bedroom includes an updated full bath with corian counters new tiled floor and clerestory windows above the medicine cabinets. Both bedrooms have doors providing exterior access to the Japanese garden. A separate attached 2-bedroom in-law/guest area with its own private entrance also features a Sun-Room/Greenhouse and could be used as a home office or studio. A flagstone terrace wrapping around the rear of the house accessed from the Living and Dining Rooms overlooks the breathtaking grounds and fenced pool. With views of deer in the winter to chirping birds in the summer this slice of heaven awaits the discerning buyer. 1 Year Home Warranty provided for buyer. Easy access to center city.
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