770 Godfrey Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085
Listing IDPADE395230
Price$13,950,000
StatusACTIVE
Bedrooms10
Total Baths14
Full Baths11
Partial Baths3
SqFt
19,000
Acres
16.930
CountyDelaware
Year Built1933
Property TypeResidential
Property Sub TypeDetached
Offering privacy and timeless sophistication, 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 is set behind a gated entry and feels like your own 21st-century village: A main residence, guest house, entertainment barn, pool and tennis court now serve as a much-loved family gathering place with a clock tower building used by the owner as a small, well-outfitted, high-tech headquarters for his business interests. Every piece of the estate has been fine-tuned for today s lifestyles and is complemented by Chuck Gale s picturesque hardscaping and landscaping and vista views of conservancy land. Importantly, this hidden world, located in a prime ZIP code, offers very reasonable property taxes. Inside the main house, the expansive open floor plan showcases generously proportioned living, dining and great rooms and one of the best chef s kitchens on the Main Line. Plentiful windows and French doors embrace the exceptional setting and allow for indoor-outdoor flow. Fireplaces stand ready for winter evenings. Formal living and dining rooms are comfortably sized for entertaining. The expansive kitchen readily meets the demands of the largest events in both its design and array of pro-grade appliances, but its casual, fireside dining area no doubt will be a favorite for every day. A grand-scale great room, lodge-like in its feel, offers a soaring fireplace, wet bar, and access to a wine cellar. The views from the extensive patios and other outdoor spaces feel endless. Closing out the main floor is a paneled study, designed to be a quiet retreat, an en suite bedroom, bonus and Laundry rooms. Private quarters are on the second floor. There is a spacious, sumptuous main bedroom suite two additional en suites and an office, offering a total of six bedrooms in the main residence. A separate, 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 restored right down to the timepiece 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 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 expert hardscaping, and the views are breathtaking. For the buyer seeking a complete, turnkey residence to center 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. ***Please note: Selected interior photos have been digitally staged to refresh the home s appearance.
County
Delaware
Half Baths
3
Price/SqFt
734.21
Property Sub Type
Detached
Property Type
Residential
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Year Built
1933
Zoning
RES
Above Grade Finished Area Units
Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source
Estimated
Appliances
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
Basement
no
Bathrooms Count Main Level
6
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1
8
Bathrooms Full Main Level
3
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1
8
Bathrooms Half Main Level
3
Bedrooms Count Main Level
3
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1
7
Central Air
yes
Cooling Type
Central A/C
Fireplace
yes
Fireplace Features
Mantel(s), Stone
Fireplaces Count
9
Flooring Type
Wood, Tile/Brick, Stone, Marble
Heating
yes
Heating Type
Hot Water, Radiant, Zoned, Programmable Thermostat
Interior Features
Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Stain/Lead Glass, WhirlPool/HotTub, Wet/Dry Bar, Intercom, Dining Area, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Double/Dual Staircase, Efficiency, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Flat, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
Laundry Type
Main Floor
Levels Count
2
Living Area SqFt Source
Estimated
Room List
Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Other
Total SqFt
19000
Total SqFt Source
Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types
Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
Architectural Style
Carriage House, Converted Barn, Cottage, Traditional
Construction Materials
Stone
Cooling Fuel
Natural Gas
Door Features
French, Insulated
Electric Service
Underground
Exterior Features
Tennis Court(s), Lawn Sprinkler, Exterior Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, BBQ Grill, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Secure Storage, Stone Retaining Walls, Water Falls
Fencing
Other, Decorative, Split Rail, Wood
Garage
yes
Garage Features
Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Garage Spaces Count
7
Heating Fuel
Natural Gas
Horses
yes
Hot Water
Natural Gas
Lot Features
Level, Sloping, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Cleared, Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Not In Development, Private, Secluded
Lot Size Dimensions
0X0
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Lot SqFt
737471
New Construction
no
Number of Attached Garage Spaces
4
Number of Detached Garage Spaces
3
Other Structures
Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures
Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony
Parking Features
Circular Driveway, Paved Driveway, Paved Parking, Private
Pool
Yes - Personal
Pool Features
In Ground, Heated
Roof
Pitched, Wood
Sewer Septic
Public Sewer
Tidal Water
no
Total Garage and Parking Spaces
7
Type of Parking
Driveway, Other, Attached Garage, Detached Garage
Utilities
Cable TV, Phone, Water Available, Sewer Available
Water Access
no
Water Oriented
no
Water Source
Public
Water View
no
Window Features
Replacement, Casement, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Insulated
Condo/Co-op Association
no
Country
US
Elementary School
ITHAN
Elementary School Source
Listing Agent
High School
RADNOR H
High School Source
Listing Agent
HOA
no
Location Type
Adjoins Golf Course
Middle Or Junior School
RADNOR M
Middle School Source
Listing Agent
MLS Area
Radnor Twp (10436)
Municipality
RADNOR TWP
School District Name
RADNOR TOWNSHIP
Senior Community
no
View Type
Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Waterfront
no
Accessibility Features
None
Builder Name
Pinemar Construction/ Renovations
Days on Market
1177
Municipal Trash
yes
Property Condition
Good
Story List
Main, Upper 1
Year Assessed
2020
Year Built Source
Assessor
Acceptable Financing
Cash, Conventional
Association Recreation Fee
N
Automatically Update Tax Values
yes
Exclusions
See Agent
Ground Rent Exists
no
Inclusions
See Agent
Lease Considered
no
Ownership Interest
Fee Simple
Possession
Negotiable
Riparian Rights
no
Sale Type
Standard
Tax Annual Amount
40736
Tax Assessed Value
1171000
Tax Data Updated
no
Tax Year
2020
Vacation Rental
no
Contact - Listing ID PADE395230
Brett Furman
528 East Lancaster Avenue
St. Davids, PA 19087
Phone: 610-687-6060
Phone Alt: 610-687-6060
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