Discreetly set along a private lane in Villanova within Lower Merion Township, this architecturally distinguished residence offers rare privacy and refined Main Line living at scale. A gated stone terrace opens to a dramatic two-story foyer with sweeping curved staircase. The main level unfolds with deliberate separation between formal and informal spaces, oriented toward an expansive rear deck that preserves privacy while allowing seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The kitchen is designed for both performance and everyday ease, featuring premium appliances, generous prep space, a walk-in pantry, and a sunlit breakfast area with French doors to the front terrace. It opens to a vaulted great room anchored by a floor-to-ceiling brick gas fireplace. Formal living and dining rooms, a private office, bonus room, mudroom with integrated laundry and garage access, and dual powder rooms complete the level. *All kitchen cabinets were just refinished, freshly painted white, and added new hardware! See last picture of kitchen cabinets for updated photo The primary suite is a true retreat, offering a sitting area or 2nd office, fireplace, Juliet balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a spa bath with jetted soaking tub, and towel warmer. Two bedrooms share a well-appointed hall bath, while the fourth bedroom features its own private ensuite. An upper-level laundry room, rear staircase, and walk-up attic with cedar storage add thoughtful practicality. The finished lower level includes a den with gas fireplace, fifth bedroom, full bath, sauna, gym, walkout access, and substantial storage. Soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, custom built-ins, and exquisite millwork define the interiors. A three-car garage with Tesla charger, whole-house generator, central vacuum, and substantial storage reinforce the home's infrastructure. Walkable to Appleford Estate and convenient to Villanova University, Center City Philadelphia, and major commuter routes--yet removed from through traffic--this is a rare luxury lease defined by privacy, discretion, and architectural integrity.
Villanova, located between Bryn Mawr and Wayne, is a Main Line and collegiate Radnor Township neighborhood with stone manors and leafy rail-side lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Lancaster Avenue at Ithan Avenue, where coffee counters, small eateries, and campus-day foot traffic set a steady rhythm. Villanova University’s Gothic halls and athletic venues shape the streetscape, while the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line threads through at Villanova Station. Residential blocks mix Tudor Revival, Colonial, and mid-century homes behind mature trees and fieldstone walls. Chanticleer Garden and the Radnor Trail add a green counterpoint to the academic core.
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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This property is priced $10,884 above the rental estimate.
Asking rent
$15,500
Rental estimate
$4,616
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Sale and tax history for 841 Mount Moro Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHTMLS #PAMC2163158
Jun 28, 2026
Listed for Rent
$15,500
$3/sq ft
Jun 21, 2026
Rental Removed
$16,500
$3/sq ft
Apr 22, 2026
Price Changed
$16,500
$3/sq ft
Mar 17, 2026
Listed for Rent
$18,000
$3/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC2161510
Jan 16, 2026
Sold
$2,256,000
$371/sq ft
Nov 20, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 16, 2025
Contingent
—
Nov 15, 2025
Listed
$1,900,000
$312/sq ft
Nov 12, 2025
Coming Soon
$1,900,000
$312/sq ft
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Welcome to 841 Mt. Moro Road, a beautifully crafted E. B. Mahoney home offering 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half bathrooms in a scenic and private Villanova setting. Tucked along a quiet lane in Lower Merion Township, this move-in-ready residence blends timeless architecture with thoughtful updates and exceptional craftsmanship throughout. A stone walkway leads to a gated front terrace and covered entry, setting a gracious tone from the start. Step inside to a grand two-story foyer with a curved staircase and detailed millwork — a hallmark of Mahoney construction. Throughout the home, you’ll find extensive built-ins, decorative trim, and hardwood floors that unify each space. To the left of the foyer, a private home office features custom cabinetry, plantation shutters, and access to one of two main-level powder rooms. The formal living room offers oversized windows framing views of the tree-lined rear yard, a gas fireplace, and more built-ins. Through a wide cased opening, a sunlit sitting room provides the perfect nook for reading or morning coffee, with French door access to the rear deck. Designed for both daily living and entertaining, the formal dining room features arched windows, plantation shutters, and another set of French doors opening to the deck for effortless indoor-outdoor flow. The gourmet kitchen is anchored by a large island and abundant prep space, complete with granite countertops, Wolf, Thermador, and Sub Zero appliances, gas cooking, double ovens, and a generous pantry. The adjoining breakfast area opens to the front terrace — an ideal spot for casual meals or quiet mornings. The great room offers a soaring vaulted ceiling, built-ins, and a floor-to-ceiling brick hearth surrounding one of the home’s four gas fireplaces. A tiled mudroom connects the 3-car side-entry garage, includes a secondary powder room, storage closet, and convenient laundry closet with stacked washer & dryer. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a true retreat with a Juliet balcony, sitting area, and a gas fireplace. The en suite bath features dual vanities and closets, a jetted soaking tub, and a step-in shower. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, while the fourth is a spacious junior suite. The large main laundry room with Bosch washer & dryer, cabinetry and counter space completes the upper level, along with walk-up access to a floored attic with two cedar closets for additional storage. A rear staircase conveniently connects the upper level to the kitchen. The finished lower level offers incredible flexibility with a den and the home’s fourth fireplace, a private 5th bedroom or flex room overlooking the yard, a full bath, sauna, and a rubber-floored gym with walkout access. The unfinished areas provide abundant storage and utility space. Additional highlights include four-zone HVAC, a whole-house generator, and a central vacuum system. Perfectly located just minutes from Villanova University, top-rated Lower Merion schools, local shops, and major commuter routes, 841 Mt. Moro Road offers refined living in a highly desirable Main Line setting. * * Please do not drive down private lane without an appointment. * *
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841 Mount Moro Rd is a 6087 square foot property with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. We estimate that 841 Mount Moro Rd would rent between $4,616 / mo.841 Mount Moro Rd is located in Villanova, the 19085 zipcode, and the Lower Merion School District.