This home is built like a fortress! The first and second floor are block construction. The stucco is over block which is an excellent method! Sophisticated and elegant 5 bedroom French Colonial perfectly poised on a gorgeous 1.67 acre lot ideally situated within 8 minutes of downtown Media, Tyler Arboretum and Ridley Creek State Park with over 2,000 acres of nature and walking trails. Three new homes will be built in the rear of the home with access coming off of Heilbron Drive. A stately slate walkway and stone walls grace the front of the home as you enter through the set of double doors, spacious foyer area and step down into the classic living room with gas fireplace, built ins and crown molding, there is a large picture window with pretty views. Formal dining room with hardwood floors, crown molding and another gorgeous window overlooking the picturesque rear yard. Bright and airy kitchen featuring stylish cabinetry, gleaming corian counters and hardwood floors, Morning room with lots of sunshine and open design to the family room boasting a full wall brick wood burning fireplace with a large firebox and wood storage. Powder room, laundry room with storage cabinets. Outside entrance to a wonderful brick patio, just wait until you see this peaceful and serene setting with stone wall and specimen trees. You are close to the Arboretum but you will feel like you are already there! The interior improvements were designed by Main Line Architect, Ann Capron! The second floor has the perfect layout offering a spacious primary suite including French doors to a balcony, four nicely sized closets, plantation shutters, handsome wood burning fireplace with morgan mantel and brick surround. The primary ensuite has 12 x 12 ceramic tile, a soaking tub two vanities with corian tops, soaking tub and well appointed shower. 4 additional nicely sized bedrooms and full bathroom with tub featuring a corian surround. Finished basement with unique stone and barn board walls, wine cellar and storage areas. This is it! The perfect location, classic style, mint condition, and pristine one acre lot all within the acclaimed Rose Tree Media School System. Welcome home!