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Property 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 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 770 Godfrey Rd
General
- Sold For: $10,650,000
- Taxes: $114,957 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PADE2064168
- Added to Site: 687 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: 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
- 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
- Number of Fireplaces: 9
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Stone, Marble, Wood, Gas/Propane, Double Sided, 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
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick, Stone, Marble
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 13
- Full Bathrooms: 10
- Half Bathrooms: 3
- Upper Floor Baths: 8
- Upper - Full Baths: 8
- Main Floor Baths: 5
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 8
- Bedrooms Upper: 6
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 4, Upper 1
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 5, Upper 1
- Bedroom 5: Bedroom 6, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer, Main
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Other, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Fireplace - Other, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Island, Double Sink, Fireplace - Other, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Breakfast Room: Breakfast Room, Main
- Office: Office, Upper 1
- Library: Library, Main
- Loft: Loft, Upper 1
- Laundry: Main Floor, Main
- Other Room 1: Other, Main
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Heated, In Ground, Heated, In Ground
- Security/Safety: Fire Detection System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), 24 hour security, Main Entrance Lock, Monitored, Motion Detectors, Security Gate, Smoke Detector, Security System
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Lawn Sprinkler, Exterior Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, BBQ Grill, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Secure Storage, Stone Retaining Walls, Water Falls
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony, Terrace, Wrap Ar
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 7
- Total Spaces: 19
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Paved Parking, Private, Fenced, Concrete Driveway, Paved Driveway, Secure Parking
- Parking Type: Driveway, Other, Attached Garage, Detached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Location
- Area: Radnor Twp (10436)
- Municipality: RADNOR TWP
- County: Delaware
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Cross Streets: Darby Paoli
- Driving Directions: Take Rt. 320 (Sproul Rd) to Godfrey or Darby-Paoli Rd to Godfrey, across from Overbrook Golf Course
- Location Details: Adjoins Golf Course
School Information
- School District: Radnor Township
- Middle School: Radnor M
- High School: Radnor H
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiant, Zoned, Programmable Thermostat
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV, Phone, Water Available, Sewer Available, Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Under Ground
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Carriage House, Converted Barn, Cottage
- Architectural Style: Carriage House, Converted Barn, Cottage
- Structure Type: Detached
- Builder: Pinemar Construction/ Renovations
- Construction: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Interior Access, Partial, Poured Concrete
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Pitched, Wood
- Walls/Ceilings: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High, Masonry, Plast
- Windows: Replacement, Casement, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Insulated
- Doors: French, Insulated
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 19,000
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 19,000 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 19,000 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1933
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Excellent
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: 2nd Garage, 2nd House, Barn/Farm Building, Barn, Carriage House, Garage(s), Guest House
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 16.93
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 737,471
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 0 x 0
- Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Cleared, Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Not In Development, Private, Secluded
- Zoning: RES
- Lot Description: Level, Sloping, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Cleared, Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Not In Development, Private, Secluded
- Fencing (Description): Other, Decorative, Split Rail, Wood
Horse Property
- Horse Property: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $623.68
- Assessment Year: 2023
- School Tax: $83,784
- City/TownTax: $13,813
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $17,359
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $5,788,270
- Tax Amount: $114,957
- Tax Year: 2023
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: See Agent
- Inclusions: See Agent
Listed by Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, Lisa Yakulis
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Marjorie Frankel
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Schools
Schools serving 770 Godfrey Rd
School District:Radnor Township School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ithan El School 695 Clyde Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Radnor Middle School 150 Louella Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087 | 6-8 | 1.9 mi |
Radnor Senior High School 130 King of Prussia Rd, Radnor, PA 19087 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 770 Godfrey Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/17/2025
Sold
$10,650,000
-10.13%
MLS
9/25/2024
Price Reduced
$11,850,000
-11.9%
MLS
4/09/2024
Listed
$13,450,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
770 Godfrey Road, Villanova, PA 19085 (MLS# PADE2064168) is a Single Family property that was sold at $10,650,000 on January 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 770 Godfrey Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Villanova? You can browse all Villanova real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

