SOME HOMES SIMPLY HAVE A SOUL. .. .. Quietly tucked among the winding lanes of the prestigious Ardrossan section of Villanova, the Gold Coast of Radnor Township, 847 Lesley Road has been gracefully welcoming family and friends for nearly a century. Offered for the first time in over 40 years, this extraordinary three-story stone Colonial is more than an architectural landmark—it is a home filled with laughter echoing from summer afternoons by the pool, holiday gatherings that spilled from one gracious room to the next, and generations of cherished memories waiting to be passed to those who will write its next chapter. From the moment you arrive beneath the canopy of mature trees, there is an unmistakable sense of peace. The house feels as though it has always belonged here, perfectly settled into its breathtaking surroundings where architecture and nature exist in complete harmony. Lovingly expanded and thoughtfully reimagined over the years, every addition has honored the home's timeless character while creating the effortless luxury today's lifestyle demands. Sunlight pours through oversized windows and French doors, illuminating beautifully proportioned rooms where refined millwork, gleaming hardwood floors, and timeless architectural details create spaces that are both elegant and wonderfully inviting. The main living spaces unfold with remarkable ease, each room flowing naturally into the next before opening through countless French doors to wraparound stone terraces, an expansive deck, and one of the most magical backyards on the Main Line. Here, lush gardens, sweeping lawns, towering specimen trees, and a sparkling pool create a private sanctuary that feels worlds away. It is easy to imagine children spending endless summer days in the pool, cocktails shared on the terrace as the sun begins to set, and family dinners lingering long into warm summer evenings beneath the glow of lantern light. Designed to evolve with every stage of life, the home offers five to six bedrooms, four full baths, and three half baths. A private office with its own entrance is tucked above the attached garage, creating an ideal work-from-home retreat. Completing this remarkable estate is a detached two-car garage with a beautifully appointed apartment above—perfect for extended family, an au pair, guests, or a private studio. Homes like this are extraordinarily rare. They cannot be recreated, only cherished. Rich in history yet thoughtfully refined for modern living, 847 Lesley Road offers that elusive feeling every buyer hopes to find—a home that is as beautiful as it is welcoming, as sophisticated as it is comfortable, and one that instantly feels as though it has always been yours. This is more than a home. It is a legacy. It is a lifestyle. It is where the next generation of unforgettable memories begins. SHOWINGS BEGIN ON WEDNESDAY JULY 15th!! Interior Photos coming & Square footage does not include apartment above 2 car detached Garage ( 1,279 sq ft)
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.85 acresLot Size
$516Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Dana Hospodar• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
•610-651-2700 (broker)
Listed by Ashton Buzbee• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
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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Market insights
847 Lesley Rd · $3,199,000
DAYS ON MARKET
17 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
103.1%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$3,199,000
Median sale price in this area is $548,543. (83% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Attic
Bar with wet/dry options
Built-ins
Butler's pantry
Ceiling fans
Chair railings
Crown moldings
Double/dual staircase
Exposed beams
Floor plan - traditional
Formal separate dining room
Master bath(s)
Recessed lighting
Skylights
Walk-in closets
Soaking tub
Jetted tub
Walk-in shower
Tub/shower combination
Breakfast area
Combination kitchen/dining
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the first upper level
One bedroom on the second upper level
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms (all upper levels total)
Three half bathrooms on the main level
Three full bathrooms on the first upper level
One full bathroom on the second upper level
Kitchen
Eat-in gourmet kitchen
Kitchen island
Butler's pantry (additional prep/storage)
Laundry & utility
Laundry located on an upper floor
Flooring
Solid hardwood
Marble
Ceramic tile
Tile/brick
Carpet
Wood floors
Heating & cooling
Zoned heating with baseboard hot water and radiator options
Natural gas heating and hot water
Central air conditioning (Natural Gas cooling fuel)
200+ amp electrical service
Exterior features
Extensive hardscape
Exterior lighting
Decks, patios and porches
Screened and wrap-around porch
Personal pool
Home design
Detached structure
Shake roof
Parking
Attached garage (1 space)
Detached garage (2 spaces)
Total of 3 garage/parking spaces
Garage features include front and side entry, garage door opener, inside access, oversized bay and additional storage area
Driveway parking
Construction
Frame and masonry construction
Block foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Utilities
Public water
On-site septic
200+ amp electrical service
Other
Fee simple ownership
Property condition listed as excellent
Above-grade finished area estimated at 5,611
Below-grade finished area estimated at 587
Total below-grade area 587
Electricity and solar
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