235 Hilldale Rd, Villanova, PA 19085

This well-maintained stone-front 5BR 3.5 bath Colonial is an absolute charmer with stunning curb appeal & excellent flow for family living, entertaining + private spots for all. Set on a tranquil street in the coveted Ashwood/Hilldale neighborhood, this house is a fine example of sought-after, grand Main Line architecture. Enjoy a family-friendly community in walking distance to the train & Villanova University, minutes from schools & shopping. As a "Friends of Villanova, " you can also join & use the university gym facility! Starting with the lush grounds brimming with specimen plantings, perennials + large lawn for family play, you'll know you've found 'the one. ' Neighbors will be drawn to this magnet house for sports & birthday parties. The home was freshly painted inside & out in 2017, converted to a natural gas furnace in 2016 + has a new HVAC system! The 3-story interior boasts a thoughtful floorplan to keep everyone connected yet separate for needed privacy. Views of the exquisite gardens can be savored from many rooms, bringing outdoor nature in. Natural light beams through all day from a multitude of windows & glass doors. Enter the living level through the gracious center hall with hardwood floors that spill into the other main rooms. Host gatherings in the elegant living room with a wood-burning fireplace, built-in bookcases & glass French doors that lead to the peaceful back patio. The adjacent sunroom affords inside relaxation while overlooking vibrant greenery. The wainscoted dining room with a sunny bay window is perfect for sit-down meals. Family & guests can converge around the granite-top breakfast bar in the oversized eat-in kitchen. Tiled floors, plentiful cabinets & stainless steel appliances including a newer Sub-Zero fridge & Bosch dishwasher enhance the kitchen's style. Enjoy down-time in the huge window-surrounded family room with high ceilings, radiant heat floors, built-in wet bar, gorgeous views + access to the 2-car garage & Zen backyard. The bedroom level offers 4 large BRs, 2 full baths & laundry. On the finished 3rd floor sits a 5th BR/guest/au pair or teen suite with a full bath & home office/den/6th BR. Hide out & have fun in the half refinished lower level with a game room, exercise & playroom!