This splendid 4 BR 4.5 bath manor home is strikingly beautiful, with a transitional interior design and open-plan layout desired by today's discerning buyers. Set in convenient, prestigious Northside Villanova on a large, private, lushly landscaped corner lot and family-friendly cul-de-sac street! A classy Belgian block-lined drive and brick walkway escort you to this luxurious residence that's made for the modern family. Among the highlights are a newer shingle and copper roof, new Pella windows/doors, new interior doors/hardware, new mahogany stair rail/balusters, beautiful wainscoting, oak hardwood floors, renovated bathrooms, custom closets. Enjoy peaceful outdoor environs on the expanded rear deck with an outdoor kitchen, grill, hot tub, fire pit and patio seating area, all with updated exterior lighting. A grand 2-story foyer with a sweeping wood staircase whisks you into elegance and opens into every main room so you can easily keep an eye on the family. The dramatic interior affords utmost comfort for living and entertaining, featuring a formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, double-height family room with fireplace and patio access, adjacent library with built-in bookcases, and vaulted ceiling den/office beyond French doors. The gourmet kitchen with a sunny, vaulted breakfast area is a central gathering spot adorned with granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, a breakfast bar, top-name stainless steel appliances, wine fridge and desk area. The main level also presents a laundry room with built-in cabinetry, powder room, and attic with pull-down stairs. Upstairs awaits your spacious master suite graced by a high tray ceiling, 2 fitted walk-in closets, and Zen-like bath with a 2-person tub, oversized temperature-controlled glass shower with rain head and multi-jets, double sink vanity, towel warmers and commode room. Another en-suite bedroom plus 2 bedrooms that share a full bath also occupy the second floor. The finished walkout lower level affords fun for all with a recreation room, wet bar, exercise room, full bath with sauna and large Jacuzzi tub. Reasonable property taxes and a central location near Villanova, Gladwyne, Bryn Mawr, the King of Prussia Mall, and the new 42-acre Stoneleigh estate/public gardens make this your home sweet home. Close to major roadways too, with easy access to the airport and Center City!