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Villanova,PA 19085
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 19,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $623
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PADE2064168
Style Carriage House,Converted Barn,Cottage
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 10
Half Baths 3
Year Built 1933
Annual Tax Amount $114,957
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 16.930 Acres
Property Description
Offering complete privacy, timeless sophistication and endless views, this 17-acre estate, just 30 minutes from Philadelphia and 90 minutes from New York City, was once a prized piece of Ardrossan, the most extraordinary estate on Philadelphia's esteemed Main Line. Now known as Albermarle, this collection of masterfully and recently restored and expanded English-style stone buildings was painstakingly reimagined and created by Pinemar Construction over a 3-year period, 2003-2006, and is set behind a gated entry across from Overbrook Country Club in Villanova. An additional extensive list of recent improvements was also completed this past year. The sun-filled main residence, charming guest houses entertainment barn, pool and tennis court, effortlessly serve as fabulous living and gathering spaces while the original clock tower building efficiently functions as a well-outfitted, high-tech business headquarters with multiple offices, kitchen, 2 bathrooms and board rooms. Every piece of the estate has been fine-tuned for today s lifestyles and is complemented by Chuck Gale s picturesque hardscaping and landscaping with vista views of conservancy land and private hiking trails. Importantly, this hidden world, located in a prime ZIP code, is just minutes from renowned public and private educational institutions, world class golf , equestrian and endless recreational facilities, fabulous dining, shopping and much more. Inside the main house, which was originally constructed to serve as a 40-horse barn for the 1920's Col. Robert Montgomery Estate, the expansive open floor plan showcases a breathtaking foyer with stone fireplace and glimpses of the properties views, generously proportioned living room with glorious vistas and stone fireplace, stunning dining room with beautiful built-ins and a wall of windows, great room with vaulted ceiling, hand crafted beam detail, wet bar and access to a custom wine room, an incredible custom-designed eat-in chef s kitchen with professional appliances, large working island and breakfast room with fireplace, richly paneled office with cozy fireplace, an expansive first floor guest suite with flexible adjacent bonus room, sun-filled laundry room and 2 custom tiled powder rooms. Plentiful windows and French doors embrace the exceptional setting and allow for indoor-outdoor flow to the wrap around flagstone terraces, gardens, pool area, tennis court and secondary buildings. Additional bedrooms are located on the second floor and include an incredible primary suite with entrance foyer, his and hers walk-in dressing rooms and a sumptuous marble bathroom, two additional en- suite bedrooms and an wonderful second floor office, offering a total of 4-6 bedrooms within the main residence. The charming stone guest house, set up as a twin and fully updated with two separate and complete living spaces, provides four additional bedrooms. The clock tower offices, also fully renovated and restored, including the timepiece mechanics in the tower, now house a reception area, two executive offices, three additional offices, board room with video/large screen equipment, Cat-5 wiring, kitchen, two full baths and four oversized garage bays. For entertaining, the newly rebuilt, all-season stone bank barn has it all: game/media areas, wet bar, fitness space on the upper level and two bathrooms. This building also offers three additional parking bays for a total of seven on the property. Plan on warm-weather entertaining by the pool, where its lounge area and fireplace are seamlessly integrated into the impeccably designed hardscaping, with breathtaking views. For the buyer seeking a complete, turnkey residence, catering to the ultimate setting for generational family life, business and entertaining, within walking distance to golf and country club facilities, along with a legacy property that offers an exclusive heritage, look no further than the Main Line's Albermarle.
Location
State PA
County Delaware
Area Radnor Twp (10436)
Zoning RES
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Family Room,Library,Foyer,Breakfast Room,In-Law/auPair/Suite,Laundry,Loft,Other,Office,Recreation Room,Bedroom 6,Bonus Room
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water,Radiant,Zoned,Programmable Thermostat
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood,Tile/Brick,Stone,Marble
Fireplaces Number 9
Fireplaces Type Mantel(s),Stone,Marble,Wood,Gas/Propane,Double Sided
Inclusions See Agent
Equipment Oven - Double,Commercial Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Disposal,Built-In Microwave,Built-In Range,Dryer,Energy Efficient Appliances,Exhaust Fan,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,Icemaker,Microwave,Oven - Self Cleaning,Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Water Heater,Water Heater - High-Efficiency
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s),Patio(s),Porch(es),Balcony,Terrace,Wrap Around
Garage Garage - Side Entry,Garage Door Opener,Inside Access,Oversized
Garage Spaces 19.0
Fence Other,Decorative,Split Rail,Wood
Pool Heated,In Ground
Utilities Available Cable TV,Phone,Water Available,Sewer Available,Cable TV Available,Electric Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Phone Connected,Under Ground
Waterfront N
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn,Panoramic,Scenic Vista,Trees/Woods
Roof Type Pitched,Wood
Building
Lot Description Level,Sloping,Open,Front Yard,Rear Yard,SideYard(s),Cleared,Backs to Trees,Landscaping,Not In Development,Private,Secluded
Story 2
Foundation Permanent
Sewer Private Septic Tank
Water Public
Structure Type Cathedral Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings,High,Masonry,Plaster Walls,Vaulted Ceilings,Tray Ceilings,Beamed Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Middle Schools Radnor M
High Schools Radnor H
School District Radnor Township
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard