Set back from the road is a gorgeous stone manor house on a private 2.5 acre lot. 251 New Darlington is a custom built gem with 5 ATTACHED GARAGES, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 1 half bath. The exterior of the home was meticulously crafted with solid Ashlar-cut Wellington granite and hand laid brick. (No stone veneer here!) The flat, partially fenced-in backyard is an oasis and offers great entertaining space with a built-in Lynx grill, granite-topped buffet, custom stone bar with seating & large patio. As you enter the elegant 2-story foyer with marble inlaid flooring, you are greeted by a grand staircase. Straight ahead is the family room with gas fireplace with cast stone mantle, maple hardwood flooring and two sets of french doors leading to the stone patio. To the left of the foyer is the formal living room with crown molding and numerous windows, bathing the room in natural light. The office, with built-ins and handsome sconces is the perfect work space. Adjacent to the family room is the gourmet kitchen and attached breakfast room, with windows on three sides. The kitchen boasts high-end appliances like Sub Zero refrigerator, Jenn Air range, Asko dishwasher and a huge island with granite countertops & limestone backsplash. There is a built-in desk for paying bills or doing homework and a convenient butlers wet bar/prep station. The formal dining room with oversized crown molding will host many memorable holiday meals. The second level includes a large master suite with marble fireplace and a private deck, his and hers walk-in closets and a luxurious master bath with limestone flooring, dual custom vanities, air-jetted tub, glass-enclosed marble oversized shower and makeup vanity. Two bedrooms share a hall bathroom and there is an en-suite bedroom & bath with walk-in closet. One of the bedrooms is fit for a princess, inside the turret. Off the kitchen, there is also an au pair suite. The lower level with high ceilings is fitted out with a rubber gym floor the perfect space for kids to play and run around. The backyard with large patio will host many outdoor get-togethers and BBQs. Any car buff would love having 5 attached garage bays! If you treasure privacy and serenity, 251 Darlington Road is your dream home. Close to the vibrant town of Media with it s restaurants & festivals and major arteries to the airport, Center City Phila. and Wilmington. Amazing Rose Tree/ Media schools!