A stately, sprawling home, this quintessential Main Line Colonial in a beautiful Gladwyne neighborhood sits on 2.5 breathtaking acres, in a prime location just a mile to the entrance of Philadelphia Country Club. Views from the rear overlook protected wooded acreage. Expansive lawn is perfect for games. The pristine-condition interior offers the open floorplan modern families desire, along with exquisite woodwork & classic architectural elements that lend wonderful character. From the formal to the casual, every room is used & enjoyed to the fullest! Double front doors open to a gracious reception hall with a coat closet, powder room & hardwood floors that spill throughout the 1st floor. The spacious living room with triple exposures & a fireplace offers double glass doors that open onto the rear covered deck with skylights for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining. A formal dining room graced by decorative moldings affords a lovely setting for sit-down meals. The open-plan gourmet granite & stainless steel center island kitchen, breakfast room overlooking the rear grounds & family room with fireplace keeps the cook connected with friends & loved ones. Glass doors from the family room also extend the living space to the deck outdoors for fabulous summer parties. A mudroom accesses the laundry room with a chute from upstairs, and a 2-car garage with storage is great for cars & equipment. On the 2nd level, beautified by hardwood flooring, are 5 generously-sized bedrooms, the highlight being the master suite with built-in cabinetry, walk-in closets, a dressing area & luxurious marble bath, all in its own wing. A bonus room/home office/BR with built-in shelving, 2 full baths & abundant closets complete this comfortable level, and a walk-up carpeted 3rd floor provides plentiful storage. The day-lit walk-out lower level has a nicely-finished recreation room with a gas fireplace where the all will love to hang out, and glass doors to the covered patio. A sunny windowed exercise room also has French doors to outside. A powder room, 2 closets & a utility room with plenty of space for a 2nd fridge & freezer, cleaning & household supplies, etc. is a great extra. This address easily accesses major routes to Center City & many local conveniences.