2354 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, Allentown, PA 18103 - For Sale

2-Story,Detached, Colonial,Traditional - ALLENTOWN, PA This classically-appointed 1948 home was built with Philadelphia Chestnut Hill stone, with appointments of copper and slate, all reminiscent of a Hollywood era of glamour and prestige. Darlea sits proudly on a knoll, sequestered at the end of a long, winding drive, amidst a total of 7.55 acres. A winding, flagstone walk leads to the entrance, while a romantic front door beckons welcome to a delightful interior of whimsy and sophistication. Inside, there are wonderful details such as a Moravian tile foyer, handsome moldings, rounded window cheeks, Moroccan arched doorways, plaster walls, bay windows and a fireplace with Moravian tile surround. A wonderful southeast windowed library overlooks the private backyard where there are mature, specimen plantings and towering old trees. The dining room and built-in corner cupboard beckon to an era of fine entertaining and elegant sophistication. The kitchen provides all the essentials and opens to the side terrace for ease in any catered affair. There is a first floor master suite and the second floor has three additional bedrooms and a bath? roomy additions to the first floor spaces. A bonus 750 sqft family space is on the lower level and boasts a period, pecky cypress family room and an additional fireplace and private office. An attached garage can house three cars or extra storage. For outdoor entertaining you will love the awning-covered, 32 foot flagstone terrace, opening to the private rear acreage and harkening back to the time of lawn parties and croquet, evidencing all the beauty of a special heritage.