A RESPLENDENT DESIGN OF A "LOIRE VALLEY" HOME NESTLED IN THE HEART OF GLADWYNE, THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER COMMUNITY OF THE MAIN LINE. Hedges of Boxwoods shaped in a parterre curve create an elegant entrance to this architecturally symmetrical French Manor Home. Sophistication abounds in the soaring two story entrance foyer with a circular staircase and step down Living Room. This expansive first level offers a formal Dining Room with views of the hydrangea gardens in the summer and the lushness of the evergreen trees and boxwoods in the winter, A versatile Room which can either be an Office, Den, or Fifth Bedroom, a beautifully designed kitchen including a Secretary Desk with granite desktop, partial China Cabinet above, Granite Counters, Stainless Appliances including a "WOLF" Gas Range with Grill, a wall Microwave, Subzero Refrigerator and a Bosch Dishwasher. A Decorative tiled Hood above the Range, and Hardwood Floors complete the Kitchen. A Breakfast Room is Open to the Cathedral Ceiling Family Room which has beamed Ceiling, Soaring Windows, and warming brick fireplace. Plaster Walls, Hardwood Floors, Inset Casement Windows, and Floor to Ceiling Living Room and Den Windows provide natural light throughout. Gracious Outdoor Patios in the rear yard include a renovated free form swimming pool, which is secluded with mature landscape and extensive hardscape. The second floor hallway has a circular stairway leading upstairs from the foyer. A large hallway access linen closet, and large wide closet for use of the master bedroom. The master bedroom hallway has private access to the master bedroom, or access to a sitting room adjacent to the master bedroom with closet for the bedroom as well as a second entrance to the master bedroom. The master bedroom has refinished hardwood floors and the walls and woodwork were repainted. The master bathrooms were changed to one large bath including: Jacuzzi tub, two vanities with mirrors and sconces, marble walk in shower with glass door entrance, marble floor with medallion of an Italian mosaic marble design, and a bronze chandelier. A peaceful sitting room is next to the master bedroom which also serves as the closet space for the master bedroom. The second bedroom has hardwood floors, and a wall of closet space and a southern view of the property. The hall bathroom has new tile surrounding the tub. A new toilet, a new Corian countertop, two sinks and new tile floor. The 3rd bedroom is large with an en-suite bath, a large walk in closet, hardwood floors, and the walls and woodwork repainted. The hall closet is a large walk in storage closet for various household purposes which can also be finished in cedar. The 4th bedroom is a large private bedroom with en-suite bath and large closet with both Northern and Southern exposure and utmost privacy. The hardwood floors are refinished and the room has been repainted. This can be used as a zoom room or home office. The fourth bathroom includes a large shower, sink, toilet and tiled floor. The second floor hallway provides access to a walk up attic which has a partial floor in the center area and an expansive space for storage or refinishing more floor space. The exterior features has a free form shaped pool with tile coping has been updated in 2017 and 2018 with replastered concrete, tiles, filter system, polaris and other mechanics. There is an expansive area of concrete patios surrounding the pool and creating outdoor space for seating areas. Professionally landscaped gardens including 55 various Hydrangea plants. with constant summer blooms and various evergreens as well as blooming perennials. The front yard has a parterre design of boxwoods and a "Macadam" driveway to emphasize the architecture of this symetrical French home. Nearby is many fine restaurants, relaxing seating areas, and upscale shopping. The R5 Septa Train provides an efficient commute to the city, and the Amtrak Train offers two daily trips to Manhattan.