260 HOOD ROAD, WEST GROVE, PA 19390

260 Hood Road is a beautifully designed 1999 custom colonial, with thecharm of a New England coastal home, nestled in the heart of ChesterCounty’s horse country. Neighboring top Olympic level equestrian trainingfacilities and near international competitions of all disciplines, this propertyis a horse enthusiast’s dream. With views of rolling hills, proximity to milesof preserved land trust and more than 10 acres for your animals, thisproperty offers the perfect opportunity to build your dream country retreat.The external features of this property emit charm, with a circular pebbledriveway, stone walls surrounding the flagstone patio, gorgeous vegetable& flower gardens, and an orchard. The heated pool is surrounded by apicket fence, with an adjacent fire pit area for evenings relaxing with familyand friends. On the southeast side of the property is a large cleared area,just perfect for grazing animals and your vision for a barn or detachedgarage.The inside of this home is also built for entertaining, with bright, cheeryrooms, hardwood floors, 9 ft ceilings and windows that wrap around theentire house. The gourmet eat-in kitchen is large and open, with a centralblack granite island counter space, designed for the resident foodie or as aplace to gather with friends. The eat-in kitchen features custom cabinets,updated appliances, a large pantry and adjacent large mud room with greatstorage and closet space. From the kitchen area, there are sliding doorsthat lead out to a large upper deck overlooking the pool and backyard. Theentry-level floor includes the open-format kitchen, family room, living anddining rooms which boast 2 working fireplaces.Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The primary bedroomfeatures spacious walk-in closets and a large bathroom with a soaking tuband large tile shower.Downstairs there is a tastefully designed walk-out basement with custom-built wood cabinetry, an office, a yoga/exercise room, and a TV/movie roomwith a full-service bar (sink, wine refrigerator and cupboard). This lowerlevel area, which exits to the flagstone patio and pool, thoughtfully includesa full bath and changing room.The house is 3,700 square feet, including the fully finished basement. 2Zone Central air; electric service is 200 amps, forced air heat with heatpump and electric back up; electric hot water; on site well and septic.The property abuts thousands of acres of open space and is surrounded bylarge equestrian properties in the famed Cheshire fox-hunting country. Inaddition, it is located within the award-winning Unionville-Chadds FordSchool District, in West Marlborough Township, Chester County.