770 Godfrey Road

Villanova, PA 19085

$11,850,000
Price
8
Beds
10
Baths
3
1/2 Baths
19,000 Sq. Ft.
$624 / Sq. Ft.
19,000
Sq. Ft.
$624
per Sq. Ft.

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...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.
  1. Listed by Lisa Yakulis • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (610)-517-8445 lisa@lisayakulisproperties.com

Property Details for 770 Godfrey Road

Tax ID Number
36-04-02220-91
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Carriage House, Converted Barn, Cottage
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 10/22/2024 04:38 PM

Property Details for 770 Godfrey Road

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #PADE2064168
Days on Market197
Taxes$114,957 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1933
Lot Size16.93 AC / 737,471 SF
CountyDelaware County

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Building Information for 770 Godfrey Road

Stories2Year Built1933Building Size-Lot Size16.93 AC / 737,471 SF

Property Information for 770 Godfrey Road

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: RADNOR TOWNSHIP
  • School District County ID: 300200397358
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: RADNOR M (DELAWARE PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: RADNOR H (DELAWARE PA)
  • 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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $5,788,270
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $17,359
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $4,880,580
  • City Town Tax: $13,813
  • Land Assessed Value: $907,690
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RES
  • School Tax: $83,784
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 3
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 8
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 8
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 8
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 8
Rooms
  • Room List: 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
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Island, Double Sink, Fireplace - Other
Room 3
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 19
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 20
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 21
  • Room Type: In-Law/auPair/Suite
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Builder Name: Pinemar Construction/ Renovations
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2006
  • Total Finished SQFT: 19,000.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 19,000.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Wood
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High, Masonry, Plaster Walls, Vaulted Ceilings, Tray Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Stone, Marble
  • Basement Type: Interior Access, Partial, Poured Concrete
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-3, 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-6, 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-7, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-8
  • # Bathrooms Full: 10
  • # Bathrooms Half: 3
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Cleared, Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Not In Development, Private, Secluded
  • Fencing: Other, Decorative, Split Rail, Wood
  • Location Type: Adjoins Golf Course
  • Parcel ID: 534246
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Other, Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 12
  • Total Garage Spaces: 7
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Paved Parking, Private, Fenced, Concrete Driveway, Paved Driveway, Secure Parking
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • 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, 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, Additional Stairway, 2nd Kitchen, Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 9
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Stone, Marble, Wood, Gas/Propane, Double Sided
  • 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
  • Accessibility Features: 48"+ Halls, 2+ Access Exits, Entry Slope <1'
  • Security Features: Fire Detection System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), 24 hour security, Main Entrance Lock, Monitored, Motion Detectors, Security Gate, Smoke Detector, Security System
  • Door Features: French, Insulated
  • Window Features: Replacement, Casement, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Insulated
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/931185022
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Lawn Sprinkler, Exterior Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, BBQ Grill, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Secure Storage, Stone Retaining Walls, Water Falls
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony, Terrace, Wrap Around
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Horse: Yes
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Phone, Water Available, Sewer Available, Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Under Ground
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiant, Zoned, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank
  • Electric Service: Underground
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: lisaYakulis.com

Property History for 770 Godfrey Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 770 Godfrey Road

Taxable ValueLand$907,690Additions$4,880,580Total$5,788,270
Tax Record2024$117,030 ($9,752 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt9,342 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,342 SqFtStories2Lot Size737,471 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1912Year Renovated2006CountyDELAWAREAPN36-04-02220-91Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 770 Godfrey Road

This home is within Radnor Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ithan El School
PublicK to 5

Radnor Middle School
Public6 to 8

Radnor Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Academy-Notre Dame De Namur
Private6 to 12

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