A picturesque and majestic beauty in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods on the Main Line!  Welcome home to 1227 Lafayette Road in Gladwyne.  This home is rich in history as being part of the historic Hartsdale Estate.  This gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 full/1 half bathroom quintessential French Colonial is situated on almost an acre of sprawling landscaped grounds.  The grounds are truly magical!  The tiered deck is magnificent for everyday relaxing during the warmer months, and perfect for entertaining!  The ideal family home.  It boasts 3,170 square feet (excluding the 1,300 square feet finished lower level.)  In addition to having a premier convenient location, it is also located in the award-winning Lower Merion School District (Gladwyne Elementary, Black Rock Middle, Harriton High.)  The school bus pick up and drop off is conveniently located right in front of the house.  As you enter the home, prepare to fall in love with this GEM!  Gleaming hardwood floors run throughout the home.  Enter the home into the welcoming foyer.  To the left, is a very large living room with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace and an arched built-in bookshelf, which adds so much charm and character.  To the right is a well-sized dining room.  The bright and light-filled kitchen has a large window overlooking the backyard.  A door right off the kitchen leads to the deck.  Adjacent to the kitchen and with perfect flow is a sunlit family room with built-in shelving.  This room has Pella doors with access to the amazing deck.  The first floor is complete with a powder room, and a laundry/mudroom area directly off the kitchen with a back door to the 2-car garage.  The second floor includes a primary ensuite bedroom with a walk-in closet.  Three additional bedrooms and a hall bathroom complete the second floor.  The lower level is finished, it is the perfect additional living space or playroom, and there is also a storage room that could be converted to a home gym or home office.  The basement also has access to the outside.  This home has a newer roof (2015), and brand-new HVAC system (which comes with a ten-year warranty), a Generac generator, most of the interior was just freshly painted, as well as significant improvements to the exterior.  No stone was left unturned, or cost spared in preparing this home for its next owners!  This home has been impeccably maintained by the current owner and family.  1227 Lafayette Road is situated in an ultra-convenient location to reach all major conveniences including premier schools, shopping, and major highways.  Class and style at every corner, this will not last long!  Make your appointment today!