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"Nestled in the heart of Villanova, 850 Lesley Rd is a modern masterpiece that seamlessly blends contemporary design with the serenity of nature. Thoughtfully updated to bring the outdoors in, this home redefines comfortable, stylish living, while connecting you to its landscape from the moment you step inside. This home is perfectly situated on two of the most breathtaking acres in Radnor Township. The living and dining areas have been unified by an open floor plan that boasts soaring ceilings and expansive glass walls, effortlessly linking indoor and outdoor living spaces. Natural light pours into the heart of the home, illuminating the exquisite resort-like pool, an impressive screened-in gazebo, with room for a dining table and sectional couch, designed by Archer Buchanan and an enchanting backyard oasis. This intelligently designed layout leads you into two distinct wings that separate family-friendly spaces from luxurious first-floor bedroom suites. Experience the seamless flow from the gourmet kitchen with a dedicated breakfast area to the library/sitting room and the family giant screen TV room with a beautiful front garden view and modern French door access to it. . Notable features include hard wood and tile flooring, stainless steel countertops, top-of-the-line commercial appliances, and magnificent cabinetry with built-ins. This area is complemented by convenient mud and utility rooms featuring elegant river rock flooring and an attached three-car garage all with extensive storage space. The adjacent wing boasts two spacious bedrooms, a hall bath, and an exceptional Primary Bedroom suite that features a spa-like bathroom retreat including a steam shower. The stunning open solid Oak staircase, also designed by Archer and Buchanan, leads you to the second floor, where a bridge spans the entire length of the house, creating a gallery that overlooks the breathtaking backyard. Each wing is thoughtfully designed, offering two bedrooms with adjoining baths, as well as two fabulous bonus rooms that can easily serve as an office, game room, gym, or studio. Outside, the flow continues with beautifully landscaped grounds that feel like an extension of the home itself. Stone pathways wind through the gardens and mature trees, leading to inviting spaces throughout the property. The partially finished basement provides additional storage. Most systems in the house have been completely updated, and now features a whole home (including outdoor pool area) mesh Wi-fi network that supports a fully automated and app controllable heating and cooling, lighting, whole house audio and video system as well as pool filtration equipment, including a salt chlorine generator. Heating and cooling is provided by five air handlers and two radiant heat hot water heater furnaces with a total of 21 heating and 13 cooling zones independently controllable and schedulable. Most recent improvements include a completely repainted exterior, extensive tree planting, and a re-paved/sealed driveway. 850 Lesley Rd is more than just a home-it's a statement. Combining contemporary luxury with natural beauty, and the surrounding Ardrossan neighborhood, this property offers a truly elevated lifestyle in one of Villanova's most sought-after locations in the top-ranked Radnor School District."
Set back from the road on a beautifully landscaped lot, this sprawling colonial with first-floor in-law suite combines versatility with privacy and charm in a prime Main Line location just minutes from Villanova University and the renowned Stoneleigh Gardens. A stone pathway leads to the front porch and into a seamless interior where hardwood floors, distinctive moldings and generously sized gathering spaces create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout. Just off the foyer, a sunlit living room overlooks the lush front and side yards and flows into a family room with beamed ceiling, gas fireplace and sliding glass doors opening to the rear deck and private backyard. The adjoining eat-in kitchen is thoughtfully designed with abundant cabinetry, recessed lighting and a bright breakfast area with a second set of glass sliders. A nearby dining room with classic chair rail provides the perfect setting for both casual gatherings and special occasions. One of the home’s standout features is the expansive first-floor in-law suite with separate entrance—ideal for multigenerational living, extended guests or remote work. This well-configured suite includes a large family room with beautiful bay window, kitchenette, private porch and corner bedroom suite with dressing area and ensuite full bath. Upstairs, the sunny primary suite offers an ensuite full bath with dual vanities, while down the hall you’ll find three spacious bedrooms and a full bath. The unfinished, walk-out basement offers ample storage and exciting potential for future living space. Outside, enjoy a rear deck that spans nearly the entire width of the home, complete with built-in bench and steps leading down to a partially fenced backyard bordered by mature trees and plantings. Additional highlights include an attached two-car garage and generous driveway space for overflow parking. Located within the acclaimed Lower Merion School District, this home is convenient to local transit, major commuter routes, downtown Wayne, premier private schools and clubs and more.
A stone Cape Cod on just over an acre in Villanova. The house sits well back from Mount Pleasant Road, with two curb cuts and a connecting drive. Built in 1956, five bedrooms and three and a half baths across approximately 4,453 finished square feet. The floor plan places the primary suite, two additional bedrooms, and the principal living spaces on a single level. The living room runs the depth of the house, with a wall of windows facing into the tree canopy and across the valley beyond. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the room. The renovated kitchen has 42-inch cherry cabinetry, granite counters and backsplash, a wall oven, cooktop, stainless appliances, and a sunny breakfast area with glass-front cabinetry. The dining room sits adjacent, with crown molding, chair rail, and a bank of windows over the rear grounds. A freshly painted family room off the kitchen features a large picture window and opens to a long screened porch at the rear of the house. The first-floor primary suite includes a walk-in closet and an updated marble-vanity bath with shower. Two additional first-floor bedrooms share a full hall bath. Upstairs, two more bedrooms, one currently configured as a home office, and a full bath finished in limestone with a soaking tub. The walkout lower level is daylit and freshly painted. The expansive recreation room on this floor has a second wood-burning fireplace, an exposed stone wall, and opens to a stone terrace and the rear grounds. Also on this level: a powder room, laundry, mudroom, and inside access to the two-car attached garage. 1.02 acres of mature woodland. · Lower Merion School District. · Convenient to all major transportation routes.
Look no further. This breathtaking, one-of-a-kind property offers artistically designed and meticulously crafted interior and exterior living spaces at every turn. Set on a private, beautifully landscaped 2.65-acre lot with saltwater pool in Villanova's estate section, this incredible converted barn offers a spectacular sun-filled open floor plan, easily integrating interior and exterior living spaces for a comfortable family lifestyle and effortless large or smaller scale entertaining. Endless features include an open foyer leading to a 2-story great room with oversized wood burning fireplace, wet bar, voluminous beamed ceilings with trusses, large windows , with glorious views, large glass cupola and reclaimed floors, fabulous gourmet natural cherry kitchen with soapstone countertops and professional appliances, adjacent dining area, sitting room and, prep kitchen, mudroom and access to 3 garage bays and a custom designed office with beautifully crafted built-ins. The first floor also includes a spacious primary suite wing with fabulous dressing room fully outfitted with custom cabinetry and built-ins, a luxurious, bright bedroom with fireplace, private balcony, his and hers marble baths with imported fixtures and second laundry room. The second floor offers 4 additional spacious bedrooms, 2 with ensuite baths and 2 with a Jack and Jill bath, perfect for kids or guests. The third-floor loft, with amazing views of the vast architectural beam structure, also features a 5th full bathroom and flexible living space as an expanded office, gym, studio and more. The walk-out lower level offers a custom designed theater, stunning, bright studio/ office space with a gas fireplace, full bathroom, recreational space and more. This is a rare find, close to renowned Lower Merion and Private schools, top Universities, endless recreational opportunities and clubs, all forms of transportation, world class dining and entertainment, Philadelphia, New York and more
Classic residence with a striking combination of brick and stucco, steeply pitched rooflines, and distinctive chimneys, set amidst mature landscaping and lush grounds. A beautifully crafted arched wood entry door with divided-light glass panels and rich natural finishes creates a memorable sense of arrival. Inside, a grand foyer introduces the home’s scale and architectural detail, with a fireplace serving as a focal point upon entry. To the left, a series of elegant living spaces unfolds, including a formal sitting room with fireplace and double French doors that open to a side patio, filling the room with natural light. Straight ahead, the formal dining room is anchored by its own fireplace and adjoins a sunlit sitting area with French doors leading to the rear patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. The butler’s pantry connects both the foyer and dining room and leads to the lower level. The kitchen is well-appointed with a large center island, DCS cooktop, double Wolf ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and custom cabinetry. Adjacent to the kitchen, a casual dining and sitting area with fireplace opens to another patio through French doors, and provides access to the garage and additional storage. A powder room is discreetly located off the foyer beneath the main staircase. Upstairs, the second level unfolds along a central hall, offering both privacy and flexibility. Just off the main hallway, a separate corridor creates a distinct bedroom wing, with two bedrooms, a full bath, and access to the third level all thoughtfully arranged off this space. An additional bedroom with its own full bath is positioned nearby, providing flexibility for guests or extended use. One of the secondary rooms features a fireplace, adding warmth and character. A sitting area along the main hall offers a quiet retreat, while a private office is set at the end of the corridor. The primary suite is thoughtfully situated for privacy and includes its own fireplace and a spacious bath with a large soaking tub, creating a comfortable and secluded retreat. The third level extends the living space further, offering a sitting area, full bath, expansive recreation or playroom, and an additional bedroom—well suited for guests, work, or flexible living arrangements.
First time on the market since its custom construction in 1973, this striking four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath contemporary residence is sited on a beautifully elevated 1.07-acre parcel in Villanova’s coveted Lower Merion Township, tucked along a quiet double cul-de-sac. Wide, terraced steps lead to a handsome foyer where lacquered black hardwood floors immediately set the tone. Owned and designed by a professional interior designer, the home is a confident study in black and white—highly styled, yet grounded by an abundance of oversized windows that flood the interiors with natural light and draw the surrounding landscape inward. To the left of the foyer, a sunken den offers a welcoming retreat, complete with custom shelving and an en-suite bath—ideal for intimate conversation, a private office, or gracious guest accommodations. To the right, the expansive family room features 9½-foot ceilings, custom windows, and sliding doors that open to the rear terrace, creating an easy flow between indoor and outdoor living. This space connects seamlessly to the breakfast room and kitchen beyond. The kitchen is both sophisticated and highly functional, anchored by a black granite island with cooktop, double Dacor wall ovens, stainless steel refrigeration, and thoughtfully designed cabinetry. Generous storage throughout the kitchen and breakfast area ensures everyday convenience with everything close at hand. Through a wide cased opening, the dramatic dining room offers flexibility for two distinct seating areas. Long horizontal windows and a stylized feature wall add architectural interest and depth. Just beyond, a more formal living space is centered around a wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and elegant gathering place. A beautifully appointed powder room completes this level. A circular staircase leads to the second floor, where three spacious family bedrooms—each with ample closet space—share a timeless hall bath finished in classic white tile with a tub and shower. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring custom-built closets flanking the bed wall and additional bespoke cabinetry designed to discreetly house a television and provide extra storage. The spa-like bath includes a double vanity with glass vessel sinks, a separate water closet, and a dramatic wet room with custom tub and shower. Refined finishes and a skylight continue the home’s theme of light and connection to the outdoors. The conveniently located laundry sits just steps from the primary suite. A full lower level offers abundant storage and the opportunity for future finishing to suit additional recreational or living needs. Architecturally distinctive and thoughtfully designed, this Villanova contemporary offers privacy, light, and enduring style in an exceptional setting.
Recently renovated Farmhouse in Ithan Village in Villanova . House was taken down and rebuilt and has all new bathrooms, kitchen and floors. Yard is landscaped and fenced-in. Easy access to public transportation, highways, Villanova and downtown Wayne. Available immediately.
Villanova is located in Pennsylvania. Villanova, Pennsylvania has a population of 7,553. Villanova is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 35.68% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 30.31%.
The median household income in Villanova, Pennsylvania is $250,001. The median household income for the surrounding county is $80,398 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Villanova is 20 years.
The average high temperature in July is 86.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 25.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 44.8 inches per year, with 16 inches of snow per year.
