Few properties in Lower Merion combine this: 1.62 private acres, more than 8,000 square feet, and six bedrooms within minutes of Center City. This six-bedroom, 5.5-bath residence was designed for large-scale entertaining. The main level opens through a dramatic gallery entry - brick walls, exposed beam ceiling, marble floors - into a great room of nearly 36 by 21 feet, finished in polished marble with a crystal chandelier and French doors to the rear gardens and fountain patio. A step-down family room centers around a hand-carved walnut bar with iron scrollwork and marble top - a true architectural centerpiece. The 22x22' kitchen features granite countertops, dark wood cabinetry, and a hand-hammered copper hood set against a full-height brick wall. A breakfast room, catering room with bar and wine storage, private office with cherry built-ins, and two-stop residential elevator complete the main level. Six large bedrooms and four full baths upstairs, including a primary suite with marble bath and dressing room. Finished lower level. Auxiliary generator Swimming Pool. Fountain patio.