Rare opportunity to own a quintessential Main Line stone colonial in Lower Merion's hottest neighborhood...the welcoming, sidewalk community of Northside Ardmore! First time offered in nearly 50 years. Lovingly and meticulously maintained, this is an extraordinary property to indulge with your personal updates and touches. High ceilings, grand spaces plus all the character and grace you would expect from a home of this era are combined with "great bones" and an unmatched location. This extraordinary home is situated on an oversized, level parcel, ideally located steps from the Ardmore Farmers' Market, LifeTime Fitness, Trader Joe's, the Septa/Amtrak train station and all the shops and restaurants of Suburban Square. From the quaint front portico, you will enter into an impressive living room featuring a beautiful woodburning fireplace as the focal point and proportioned to furnish multiple conversation areas. French doors lead to a refreshing sunroom that spans the entire side of the home. Featuring Mercer Tile and walls of windows, this bright and cheerful space overlooks the park-like plantings and sweeping expanse of the side yard. The classic formal dining room is sized to accommodate large gatherings entertaining and features beautiful built in corner cabinets for showing off china, crystal or serving pieces. A butler's pantry with cabinets, shelving and a laundry area leads to the eat-in kitchen with gas cooking and a footprint that allows for easy updating. An enclosed porch off the kitchen offers easy access to the 4 car detached garage and oversized private driveway. A powder room and coat closet complete the 1st floor. Up the steps to the 2nd floor, you will find an ensuite bedroom featuring an updated (2018) full bathroom w large shower and separate sitting room. Next is a gracious study adorned with traditional built-in bookcases and a cozy fireplace; the perfect spot for a home office. Two additional, large bedrooms are across the hall with ample closet space and jack-and-jill full bath. At the end of the hall, doors open to the sunroom roof, offering the potential for a 2nd floor terrace. The 3rd floor presents four additional bedrooms, each impressive in their own right, offering generous proportions, brightness, high ceilings and good closets. A large full bath completes this level. The unfinished full basement with walk-out egress provides tremendous storage space. A whole-house generator protects you from losing electrical and gas service during storms. New roof, new gutters and restored chimney in 2019. Walk to LM High School, places of worship, The Ardmore Music Hall and more!