Enjoy living in this breathtaking Carriage Home, one of 56 Distinctive homes comprising the Preserve at Applebrook located in East Goshen Township between the historic boroughs of West Chester and Malvern. The Preserve and East Goshen are perfect conservation minded neighbors, both offering open space and walking trails, streams and ponds. The Township Park's 155 Acres are adjacent to the Preserve's Open Area. One can walk to the tennis and basketball courts, ball fields, playgrounds and Growers Market via safe paved trails in a few minutes...great for dog walking too! During the warm months, there are concerts and activities for all ages. The Harrington Model at the Preserve offers One Floor Living plus the additional 2nd floor for relatives or visiting guests. A total of 3500 square feet of exciting space and fabulous functionality to suit today's life styles. The open, classic Floor Plan with contemporary flair i the best of both worlds. As you enter the 2 Story Center Hall with turned staircase, you will be impressed with beautiful 3" hardwood floors visible in the vaulted Living Room, Formal Dining Room & into the soaring 2 Story Great Room - all complete with detailed custom Millwork. The neutral backdrop of this home will allow you to choose your own designer colors to customize as you wish. The Hi End Cooks Kitchen is efficiently designed to save you time and energy - the layout allows the cook to enjoy guests etc. seated in the Great Room, at the counters in the breakfast area or relaxing in the Morning Room area adjacent to the Kitchen. The Elegant Formal Dining Room with tray ceiling, upgraded lighting and view of charming courtyard garden. The Butlers Pantry between the Dining Room and Kitchen is so convenient for serving and keeping foods hot..also makes a great bar area for larger gatherings. The Fireplace in the Great Room is the focal point of the Window Wall with view to the rear yard. The flagstone Patio is accessed thru the slider from the Morning Room..great for bird watching! On the other side of the home is the Master Suite, privately located with several closets, tray ceiling, recessed lighting & luxurious Bathroom, double vanities, separate commode, large shower, soaking tub & plenty of vanity space and cabinets - even a clearstory window to allow natural light to filter through to the already well lit space. The turned open staircase leads to the carpeted second floor & large Loft area, 2 Bedrooms and the Hall Bath & 2 additional hall closets. Completing the first floor are the Powder Room, large Laundry Room with cabinets & sink, 2 Car over-sized side facing Garage. Completing the picture are the huge Basement with ingress/egress window and plumbed for a bathroom; Generator and Central Vac System.