Welcome to 256 Hilldale Road, Villanova. Beautiful, classic stone colonial home situated on a picturesque tree lined street in the heart of Villanova, Radnor Township. This special home has been updated and meticulously maintained! Pull up to the stone wall front entrance and you will take note of the mature landscaping and specimen trees on this large level lot. Character abounds as you open the front door. Gleaming hardwood floors, center hallway, deep windowsills, crown mouldings and all the little details throughout tell you this is a house of stature and quality, a pre-war beauty. Off the center hall sits a large formal living room with classic built ins, beautiful mantle and wood burning fireplace. The formal dining room has 3 windows and plenty of room for hosting intimate dinner parties. Off the dining room and center hall is the updated kitchen. White cabinets, quartz countertops, farmhouse sink, stainless appliances, wall ovens, and a double window looking onto the backyard complete the kitchen. Side step the kitchen to a step down family room and backsteps. The hardwood floors continue into the family room with a large bay window and built in shelves and cabinetry. The kitchen also has a large pantry and is open to the breakfast room. With pendant lighting, this room hosts a large table and has French doors out to the expansive backyard. An additional bedroom with double closets and large full bath with double sink completes the first floor. This bedroom could also be used as an in-law suite, au pair suite or separate office. The second floor boasts 5 bedrooms and 3 updated full bathrooms. The hardwood floors, the mouldings, deep windowsills and character continues upstairs. The primary bedroom has 3 closets and access to the primary bath and bedroom #2, which is currently used as an office. Bedroom #3 and #4 share a jack n jill bath. Step down to bedroom #5 which is off the backstairs as well and has private access to bathroom #3. In addition is large cedar closet for storage. The basement is large and unfinished with lots of potential plus a fireplace. The two car, oversized detached garage has covered side area for grilling and seating. The backyard opens to the lush and expansive flat lot, this is truly one of a kind in Radnor Township! Walking distance to all that Villanova has to offer, the University, Villanova Train Station, restaurants, shops, gym and yoga studios. As well as quick and easy access to major highways to head to the city, the airport, the shore or where ever you might head. Top rated Radnor School District, and close proximity to many private school options. Make your appointment today!