This is the kind of home you have been searching for! This stately, yet unpretentious stone, brick and timber constructed home features a slate roof, copper gutters and downspouts and lots of mature plantings. Built in approx 1938 when construction was an art and materials were above the grade this home has been owned by one family for over 55 years. Current and Tasteful renovations and loads of improvements make it a winner. Situated beautifully on a .45 acre treed lot located just 15 minutes from Center City in Bala Cynwyd, there is plenty of privacy! Enter the large entrance hall and your eye will take you across the 25 feet to the newly installed "wall of windows" and French doors to the rear patio. Large living room/Great room with wood burning fireplace with marble surround and an o/e to a covered stone porch for lovely covered entertaining space. Formal Dining room with two sets of triple windows. Kitchen is just 10 yrs old, walls were taken down to open up more space which has created a warm atmosphere for daily living. Wood cabinetry, pullout drawers, pantry, Miehle coffee center, stainless steel appliances, gas range with 5 burners, plus additional wall oven, microwave, granite counter tops. Great peninsula and lots of work space. A 'cooks" kitchen! Eating area easily accommodates 8 people.Back stairs, entry into garage, plus o/e to driveway.Wood paneled library with built in bookcases, powder room. Beautiful staircase to Second Floor:Large Master bedroom with wall of closets, plus a walk in closet.Redesigned and enlarged master bathroom with MAAX soaking tub/jets, double vanity sink with granite top, oversized walk in shower with glass block, subway tile.Bedroom #2 with en suite bathroom with shower. Two bedrooms (# 3 & 4) share an updated bathroom.One bedroom (#5) off the back stairs with full bath with tub/shower.Third floor: walk up to floored attic with attic fan and windows that operate when the fans run. Full storage area.Lower level: Finished Family room with stone fireplace, laundry room, storage and utility room. Second stairwell to rear of house. Sump pump,Central Air,Hardwood floors newly refinished. Lots of updates plus Pella windows throughout.Pool is older and is used by the owners each year but will require some work. Pool pump replaced in 2015.Flat childproof cover on pool.Square footage does not include finished area of basement.An amazing home: airy & sunny. Pre inspected. All the charm you've been searching for!