705 Church Rd
Villanova, PA 19085

$4,200,000

Last Sold Price

Beds

Baths

7,040 Sq. Ft.

$597 / Sq. Ft.

7,040

Sq. Ft.

$597

per Sq. Ft.

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Description

705 Church Rd, Wayne, PA offers a rare chance to own a piece of one of Pennsylvania’s most historic estates. This 7,040 sq. ft. home is set within the renowned Ardrossan estate, a cornerstone of Colonel Robert Montgomery’s legacy. Originally known as Aeola, it was renamed Hopelands in 1929 under his stewardship. In 1930, famed architect Horace Trumbauer renovated the estate. Ardrossan’s heritage extends beyond its grandeur—it inspired The Philadelphia Story, based on Montgomery’s daughter, Helen...705 Church Rd, Wayne, PA offers a rare chance to own a piece of one of Pennsylvania’s most historic estates. This 7,040 sq. ft. home is set within the renowned Ardrossan estate, a cornerstone of Colonel Robert Montgomery’s legacy. Originally known as Aeola, it was renamed Hopelands in 1929 under his stewardship. In 1930, famed architect Horace Trumbauer renovated the estate. Ardrossan’s heritage extends beyond its grandeur—it inspired The Philadelphia Story, based on Montgomery’s daughter, Helen Hope Montgomery Scott, later adapted into a Hollywood classic starring Katharine Hepburn. This home has been carefully stewarded by the family until now. Set on 14.4 of the most premium acres in Radnor Township, 705 Church Rd is surrounded by the pastoral beauty that has defined Ardrossan for generations. Thanks to the family’s efforts, the area retains its rolling hills and open landscapes. Today, with 160 acres of the estate now part of Radnor Township parks and nearly 300 acres under conservation easements, these breathtaking views remain preserved. Hopelands is framed by expansive green landscapes, maintaining the historic charm of Ardrossan and its surroundings. Entering the property on Church Rd, across from the renowned Chanticleer Garden, offers a dramatic first impression. A long, tree-lined drive leads to the stately stone estate. Classic details include a columned entryway, intricate moldings, an elegant front door, a second-floor balcony, period black shutters, dormers, and a circular front drive. To the right, beyond a split rail fence, golden fields of corn and endless vistas stretch across the property. To the left, horse stables, a tennis court, a detached garage with Carriage House, and a dramatic stone gateway and courtyard await. The driveway continues to a second entrance on Abrahams Lane. This 3-story manor blends Federal and Colonial Revival architecture with luxurious details evoking timeless elegance. Features include original stonework, intricate millwork, wide plank hardwood floors, and period fireplaces. The home’s distinctive architecture is reflected in its classical proportions, a warm foyer, and refined interior with large reception rooms, echoing the sophistication of early 20th-century Main Line estates. Public records list the home’s construction date as 1840, though parts may date back to 1720, with the 30-by-18-foot stone core likely built over a century later. The main level includes a living room, dining room, library, butler’s pantry, kitchen, walk-in pantry, mudroom, and 2 powder rooms. French doors off the dining room, living room, and library open to brick and stone terraces with sweeping views. The second floor features a spacious primary suite with a fireplace, sitting room, and 2 bathrooms, along with 3 additional large bedrooms and 3 full baths. The third floor is divided into two sections: one with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, previously used as a guest room and guest bath, and a music room; the other with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, originally intended for staff. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a living piece of history in an extraordinary setting. A grand canvas for restoration, Hopelands at Ardrossan offers prestigious lineage, unparalleled acreage, and timeless design in one of the Main Line’s most coveted locations. Seize this extraordinary chance to become the next steward of Hopelands at Ardrossan—where history, elegance, and possibility converge.

Listing Agent

Karen Strid
Listing Agent
Compass
karen.strid@compass.com
P: (610)-724-6840
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Property Details for 705 Church Road

Tax ID Number

36-04-02025-00

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Farmhouse/National Folk

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

LISTING UPDATED: 12/23/2025 01:10 AM

Property Details for 705 Church Road

Status	Closed
MLS #	PADE2079626
Days on Market	143
Taxes	$43,432 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built	1840
Lot Size	14.40 AC / 627,264 SF
County	Delaware County

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Building Information for 705 Church Road

Stories3Year Built1840Building Size-Lot Size14.40 AC / 627,264 SF

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Principal and Interest

$20,470

Property Taxes

$3,619

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Property Information for 705 Church Road

Location

School District Name: RADNOR TOWNSHIP
School District County ID: 300200397358

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: WAYNE (DELAWARE PA)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: RADNOR (DELAWARE PA)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: DELAWARE
MLS Area: Radnor Twp (10436)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2023
Tax Assessed Value: $2,148,156

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $6,442
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,779,300
City Town Tax: $5,233
Land Assessed Value: $368,856
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: R-90
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 236-002
School Tax: $31,433
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 9
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 7

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 7

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 5

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 5

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Library, Mud Room, Bedroom 6, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Library
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Mud Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 11

Room Type: Sitting Room
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 12

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 13

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 14

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 15

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 16

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 17

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 18

Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Level: Upper 2

Room Exists: Yes

Room 19

Room Type: Bedroom 6
Room Level: Upper 2

Room Exists: Yes

Room 20

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Level: Upper 2

Room Exists: Yes

Room 21

Room Type: Additional Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 2

Room Exists: Yes

Room 22

Room Type: Additional Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 2

Room Exists: Yes

Room 23

Room Type: Additional Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 2

Room Exists: Yes

Room 24

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Level: Upper 2

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 7,040.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 7,040.00
Total SQFT: 7,040.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stone
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Basement Type: Full
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-5, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-2
# Bathrooms Full: 7
# Bathrooms Half: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Adjoins - Open Space, Premium, Private
Parcel ID: 533733

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 4

Total Garage Spaces: 4
Garage Features: Oversized

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 6

Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/1053110797?share=copy

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Outbuilding(s)
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: None

Cooling Fuel: None
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 705 Church Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 28, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1911031477	$4,200,000	—
Aug 26, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #PADE2079626	$4,200,000	—
Jun 27, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #PADE2079626		—
Jun 27, 2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PADE2079626		—
Jun 9, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2079626	$4,499,000	—
Apr 8, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2079626	$4,900,000	—
Feb 5, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE2079626	$5,500,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/28/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1911031477	$4,200,000
08/26/2025	Closed BRIGHT #PADE2079626	$4,200,000
06/27/2025	Pending BRIGHT #PADE2079626	—
06/27/2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PADE2079626	—
06/09/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2079626	$4,499,000
04/08/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2079626	$4,900,000
02/05/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE2079626	$5,500,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 705 Church Road

Taxable ValueLand$368,856Additions$1,779,300Total$2,148,156

Tax Record2025$46,334 ($3,861 / month)

Home Facts

Baths10.5Total Finished SqFt7,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,040 SqFtStories2Lot Size620,643 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1840CountyDELAWAREAPN36-04-02025-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 705 Church Road

This home is within Radnor Township School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Wayne El School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.0 mi
8/10	Radnor Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
9/10	Radnor Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.6 mi
NR	St. Katharine of Siena School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Wayne El School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.0 mi
8/10	Radnor Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
9/10	Radnor Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.6 mi
NR	St. Katharine of Siena School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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