THE AFFORDABLE DREAM- A LOT OF VALUE FOR THE DOLLAR...SELLER'S LOSS IS YOUR GAIN! This sensibly priced home is located on the quiet north side block of Bowman Avenue. Enjoy your backyard sanctuary with pool, koi pond and terraced lot with plenty of play and gardening area on a much sought-after street in Merion. All the refinements of gracious living - Transverse entry hall leads to rear patio, hearthside Living Room and formal Dining Room with crown molding. Dining Room also features chair rail and rose ceiling medallion. Entertainment-sized Family Room has a fireplace and egress to the in ground pool and grounds. Old world charm enhances the eat-in country kitchen with its warm cherry cabinetry, AGA stove, TRUE refrigerator with glass doors, quartz counter tops, tile back splash and pantry. The first floor Den/multipurpose room is brightened by a wall of arched windows. This home features 5 generous bedrooms on two floors, a sitting room, 2 updated hall baths, plus Master Bedroom with two walk-in closets with built-ins and Master Bath, hardwood floors in the majority of the first floor and Master Bedroom. The large freshly painted basement offers laundry area as well as plentiful storage. Move in in time to enjoy the final hot days of summer in the large in ground pool as well as outdoor entertaining on the patios and courtyard; enjoy the 3 tiered, terraced lot with its charming gazebo. Mature landscaping with butterfly bushes and a huge apple tree. Don't miss this stately home with its wonderful location - so close to the quaint town of Merion, award winning Lower Merion schools, shopping and houses of worship. Great low taxes.