Grandeur from the peak of the golden era on the Main Line when homes were built as a statement to the enduring legacy of their creators, with materials & craftsmanship meant to last through the agesin homage to their European inspirations! Once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the most spectacular homes in Lower Merion! The perfect marriage of Old World sophistication with all the luxury of modern day amenities. Only the finest materials & highest levels of precision craftsmanship were used to construct & maintain this stately home. Exquisite gas-lit iron gates open to a long private driveway, lined by lush hedges, specimen trees & stone fountains, leading to the residence. A balustrade terrace takes you to the oversized front door entry with glass sidelights & opens to the grand foyer with black & white marble floor & elegant staircase & leads to the Formal Living Room & Formal Dining Room both with architectural details & fireplaces. An updated Kitchen with professional appliances, Butler Pantry, Mud room with door to parking area & garages & door to the rear yard, heated Pool & Terrace. Office/Study, Family room, Sunroom with built-in entertainment bar, opening to the rear terrace plus French doors to the spacious heated greenhouse. Two guest powder rooms & a door from the center hall open to the terrace & completes the main level. The gracious 2nd level offers Master suite with his/her bathrooms & dressing rooms plus 4 en-suite bedrooms. Rear stairway to the original servant quarters with 2 large bedrooms a full hall bath plus storage rooms. The 3rd floor with 2 family bedrooms & an updated full bath also boasts a sitting room. There is garaging for 3 cars with a stairway to a one bedroom apartment with a kitchenette & full bath.plus a gardeners cottage. An absolutely spectacular property, yet comfortable also, for everyday family living & gatherings. Featuring park-like grounds & privacy, yet close to shops, fine dining, sought after Lower Merion Schools & most conveniently located, just minutes to all major roadways, King of Prussia, Center City, Philadelphia Airport, R-5 train & an easy train ride to New York City!