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    770 Godfrey Rd, Villanova, PA 19085

    8beds
    19,000sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1933
    16.93 Acres lot
    $10,949,500 Zestimate®
    $561/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: January 17, 2025 at 04:49am

    Listed by:

    Lisa Yakulis 610-517-8445,

    Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

    Bought with:

    Marjie Frankel, RS228164L

    Compass RE

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2064168MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 13
    • Full bathrooms: 10
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bathrooms: 5
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Radiant, Zoned, Programmable Thermostat, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Natural Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Microwave, Built-In Range, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Primary Bath(s), Bar, Dining Area, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Crown Molding, Curved Staircase, Double/Dual Staircase, Efficiency, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Flat, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wine Storage, Additional Stairway, 2nd Kitchen, Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Soaking Tub, Other, Cathedral Ceiling(s), 9'+ Ceilings, High Ceilings, Plaster Walls, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick, Stone, Marble
    • Doors: French Doors, Insulated
    • Windows: Replacement, Casement, Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, Insulated Windows, Skylight(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Window Treatments
    • Basement: Interior Entry,Partial,Concrete
    • Number of fireplaces: 9
    • Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Stone, Marble, Wood Burning, Gas/Propane, Double Sided
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 19,000
    • Total interior livable area: 19,000 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 19,000

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 19
    • Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Circular Driveway, Paved, Private, Enclosed, Concrete, Driveway, Secured, Other, Attached, Detached
    • Attached garage spaces: 7
    • Uncovered spaces: 12
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Accessible Hallway(s), 2+ Access Exits, Entry Slope <1'
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Terrace, Wrap Around
    • Exterior features: Tennis Court(s), Lawn Sprinkler, Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, Barbecue, Play Area, Storage, Stone Retaining Walls, Water Falls, Balcony
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Private
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Bath
    • Fencing: Other,Decorative,Split Rail,Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Garden, Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
    Lot
    • Size: 16.93 Acres
    • Features: Level, Sloped, Open Lot, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Cleared, Backs to Trees, Landscaped, Not In Development, Private, Secluded, Adjoins Golf Course
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Outbuilding
    • Parcel number: 36040222091
    • Zoning: RES
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Other equipment: Intercom
    • Horses can be raised: Yes

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Carriage House,Converted Barn,Cottage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stone, Masonry
    • Foundation: Permanent
    • Roof: Pitched,Wood
    Condition
    • Excellent
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1933
    • Major remodel year: 2006
    Details
    • Builder name: Pinemar Construction/ Renovations

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Underground
    • Sewer: Private Septic Tank
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Phone, Water Available, Sewer Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Underground Utilities

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Fire Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), 24 Hour Security, Main Entrance Lock, Monitored, Motion Detectors, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s), Security System
    Location
    • Region: Villanova
    • Subdivision: None Available
    • Municipality: RADNOR TWP

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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