Carefree living in the gated community of Hillgate! Enter into a private courtyard & through the front door with sidelights into a welcoming foyer. To the right is a sophisticated, yet cozy carpeted Den with a wall of custom built-in cabinetry, crown molding & Pella doors leading back into the sunny courtyard. The stunning 2 story Great Room with floor to ceiling natural light offers dramatic lighted built-ins & a fireplace. A wet bar separates the Living Room from the Kitchen & both rooms have sliding doors that lead to a private deck, making this space ideal for formal entertaining or a family bar-b-que. The eat-in Kitchen offers granite countertops, glass-front upper cabinets, tiled backsplash & a walk-in pantry. The Dining Room, powder room & coat closet complete the 1st floor. A curved stairway with skylight leads to the light & bright 2nd floor with balcony overlooking the Great Room. Double doors open into the Master Suite offering the large Main Bedroom with tall casement windows & double doors overlooking the 1st floor Great Room & his & her bathrooms. Her bathroom features a jetted tub, stall shower, marble tile, vanity & window seat. His bath has a tall shower with seat, vanity & recessed medicine cabinet...plus there is an enormous walk-in closet (originally 3 closets) & door to the 2nd floor laundry room. A 2nd bedroom with en-suite bath completes this floor. The 3rd Bedroom & full bath are on the carpeted lower level, along with a bonus room that could be an office, gym, playroom or den with doors to a 2nd private deck. Special features include an Elevator to all 3 levels, an attached 1 car garage with direct access, recessed lighting, crown moldings & beautiful painted hardwood flooring. All of this, situated ideally to benefit from all that Lower Merion has to offer plus a gated entry to "Hillgate" with 24 hour security, most convenient location, close to shoppes, fine dining & just minutes to Center City Philadelphia. This is a perfect home for entertaining as well as easy everyday living. A must see!