Ravenscliff

21,107 Sq. Ft.
$563 / Sq. Ft.
21,107
Sq. Ft.
$563
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to iconic Ravenscliff, one of the most significant historic estates ever constructed along the Main Line in 1904, for railroad entrepreneur Willam T. Wright. It was then gifted to William's son, Willam Cox Wright upon his marriage to Campbell Soup heiress Charlotte Dorrence in 1934, who lived there until its most recent owners purchased it in 1979. Set on over 9 breathtaking acres at the top of a private hill with glorious vistas, this sun-filled, beautifully renovated country English-style...Welcome to iconic Ravenscliff, one of the most significant historic estates ever constructed along the Main Line in 1904, for railroad entrepreneur Willam T. Wright. It was then gifted to William's son, Willam Cox Wright upon his marriage to Campbell Soup heiress Charlotte Dorrence in 1934, who lived there until its most recent owners purchased it in 1979. Set on over 9 breathtaking acres at the top of a private hill with glorious vistas, this sun-filled, beautifully renovated country English-style residence impeccably blends extraordinary architectural designs, masterfully crafted plaster moldings accentuating the 18-30 foot first floor ceilings, rich mahogany paneling, massive floor to ceiling windows, perfectly restored original floors and hand carved millwork with the finest modern amenities, exquisite fixtures and curated refinements throughout. Every detail has been carefully thought through to create a stately, gracious family property that lends itself easily to inviting every day family living spaces with a spectacular open flow for intimate or large-scale entertaining events year-round. Endless features include the spectacular front to back entrance foyer with fireplace, soaring ceilings, marble floor and walls, incredible plaster moldings and views of the stunning gardens and grounds, comfortable library with beautiful mahogany paneling, built-ins, fireplace and hand carved doors, bright great room (ballroom) with two fireplaces, perfectly restored oak floors and two walls of windows and French doors leasing both outside and into the wonderful Florida room offering floor to ceiling windows and French doors, marble floor and built-ins designed for entertaining, two powder rooms with generous vestibule areas, cozy second office with oak floors and custom built-ins, a grand dining room with fireplace, rich, hand carved paneling and moldings, fabulous oak floors and large windows overlooking the terraces, gardens and expansive lawn, adjacent butler's pantry and white kitchen, both designed by Joanne Hudson, with 6-burner Gaggenau cooktop, double Meile ovens, 48" SubZero refrigerator, 36" SubZero freezer, multiple beverage drawers, wine refrigerator 3 dishwashers and a wine refrigerator, convenient desk area, second catering kitchen space leading to a screened in porch, a stunning breakfast room in addition to the eat-in table spaces within the kitchen and an open flow into the comfortable family room. Ascend the dramatic main staircase with massive stained-glass window overlooking the front courtyard to the second floor or use the 4-stop elevator which provides easy access to each of the 4 flat floors within the residence. The second level offers a luxurious primary suite with fabulous barrel vaulted bedroom with fireplace, sitting room, his and hers bathrooms, dressing room, 4 walk in cedar closets with additional custom cabinetry for shoes and accessories, 3 additional bedrooms with en-suite baths, a morning room, second floor laundry and storage and a space for a potential in-law suite with full kitchen, proximate full bathroom and plentiful California closet spaces. The third level features a large bonus/ playroom, hall bathroom, 2 bedroom suites with en-suite baths, an exercise room, potential office space and more. Step outside from multiple rear exits of the incredible home for easy access to terraces, spectacular plantings, expansive lawns and landscape designs, the beautiful pool, complimented by the pool house which offers outdoor cooking capability, refrigeration, changing space and a bathroom, oversized 4-car garage, courtyard parking spaces and more. This is a once in a time opportunity to own an incredible piece of history which has been restored and perfectly enhanced for its next lucky stewards, offering complete privacy while being within minutes of renowned public and private schools, endless clubs and recreational facilities, world class dining and shopping and all forms of transportation.
  1. Listed by Lisa Yakulis • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (610)-517-8445 lisa@lisayakulisproperties.com
  2. Listed by Lauren Woods • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (201)-753-0379 lwoods@kurfiss-sothebysrealty.com

Property Details for Ravenscliff

Tax ID Number
36-03-01879-79, 36-03-01879-80, 36-03-01879-81
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Manor, Normandy, Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/21/2026 12:08 AM

Property Details for Ravenscliff

StatusActive
MLS #PADE2112394
Days on Market4
Taxes$107,485 / year
HOA Fees$850 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1904
Lot Size9.02 AC / 392,911 SF
CountyDelaware County

Location

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Building Information for Ravenscliff

Stories3Year Built1904Building Size-Lot Size9.02 AC / 392,911 SF

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Property Information for Ravenscliff

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: RADNOR TOWNSHIP
  • School District County ID: 300200397358
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WAYNE (DELAWARE PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: RADNOR M (DELAWARE PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: RADNOR H (DELAWARE PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: DELAWARE
  • MLS Area: Radnor Twp (10436)
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Name: RAVENSCLIFF-ROUNDHILL HOA
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $3,882,440
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $17,894
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $3,326,810
  • City Town Tax: $10,521
  • Land Assessed Value: $555,630
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: R-10
  • Zoning Dscrp: Single Family
  • Tax Lot: 015-000
  • School Tax: $61,328
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 7
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 9
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 9
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 6
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Rooms
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Exercise Room, Great Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Screened Porch, Additional Bedroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 19
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 20
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 21
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 22
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 23
  • Room Type: In-Law/auPair/Suite
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 24
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 25
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 26
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 27
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 28
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 29
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2019
  • Total Finished SQFT: 21,107.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 21,107.00
  • Total SQFT: 21,107.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Elevators Count: 1
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Slate
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, High, Block Walls, Masonry, Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls, Vaulted Ceilings, Wood Walls
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Marble, Partially Carpeted, Solid Hardwood, Stone, Wood
  • Basement Type: Full, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Shelving, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Permanent, 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-6, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-3
  • # Bathrooms Full: 9
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Other Structure: Cabana/Pool House, 2nd Garage, Garage(s)
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, No Thru Street, Open, Partly Wooded, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Sloping, Subdivision Possible, Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting, Year Round Access, Other
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Fencing: Decorative
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • Parcel ID: 533548
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Addl Parcels Descrp: This listing includes 3 separate parcels totaling 9.01 acres. 36-0301879, 36-03-01879-80, 36-03-01879
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street, Other
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Asphalt Driveway, Fenced
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Attic, Bar, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Elevator, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Flat, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Sprinkler System, Stain/Lead Glass, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 10
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Marble
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Stainless Steel Appliances, Six Burner Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: 48"+ Halls, 32"+ wide Doors, Elevator
  • Security Features: 24 hour security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Cameras, Fire Detection System, Monitored, Motion Detectors, Security Gate, Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Door Features: Six Panel, French
  • Window Features: Casement, Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Features: Heated, Indoor, Private
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, BBQ Grill, Gutter System, Hot Tub, Outbuilding(s), Lawn Sprinkler, Outside Shower, Play Area, Secure Storage, Stone Retaining Walls, Street Lights, Other
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Screened, Terrace
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: Heated, Pool/Spa Combo
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Under Ground, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Programmable Thermostat, Central A/C, Zoned
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: lisaYakulis.com

Property History for Ravenscliff

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 21, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE2112394

$11,875,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/21/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE2112394

$11,875,000

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Ravenscliff is a single family home for sale in Wayne, PA 19087. This property was listed for sale on May 21, 2026 by Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $11,875,000. Ravenscliff is a 7-bed, 11-bath, 21,107 sqft single family home built in 1904.

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