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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
16.93 acresLot Size
$557Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
7 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Yakulis• Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
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Zoning
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Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
36-04-02220-91
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Last updated by owner on Jan 25, 2020.
AC
Agricultural Conservation District
The AC Agricultural-Conservation District is intended to provide primarily for the protection of stream valleys and other environmental corridors, to preserve natural vegetation and the semirural character of the Township and to preserve ample and appropriate areas for agriculture, recreation, conservation and other open space purposes. Accordingly, the district incorporates a density standard which, among other things: Provides for farm and low-density residential uses and certain compatible accessory uses that support the preservation of open space.; Provides for golf courses and recreational uses.; Enables the creation and maintenance of open space within the Township by permitting a varied arrangement of dwelling units and open space on tracts undergoing development.; Facilitates the conservation of agricultural and woodland areas and surface and underground water supplies and the control of soil erosion and surface water flooding.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Housing-Single unit
Office
Recreation
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 4
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony, Terrace, Wrap Around
Roof: Pitched, Wood
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Replacement, Casement, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Insulated
Other Structures: 2nd Garage, 2nd House, Barn/Farm Building, Barn, Carriage House, Garage(s), Guest House
Exterior Information
Tennis Court(s), Lawn Sprinkler, Exterior Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, BBQ Grill, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Secure Storage, Stone Retaining Walls, Water Falls
Fencing: Decorative, Split Rail, Wood
Pool Information
Personal Pool
Heated, In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Cleared, Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Not In Development, Private, Secluded
Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $907,690
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 19,000
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $13,813
County Tax: $17,359
School Tax: $83,784
Tax Assessed Value: $5,788,270
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $114,957
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Underground
Hot Water, Radiant, Zoned, Programmable Thermostat
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank
Cable TV, Phone, Water Available, Sewer Available, Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Under Ground
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: RADNOR M
High School: RADNOR H
School District Name: RADNOR TOWNSHIP
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: DARBY PAOLI
Directions: Take Rt. 320 (Sproul Rd) to Godfrey or Darby-Paoli Rd to Godfrey, across from Overbrook Golf Course
Location Type: Adjoins Golf Course
Municipality: RADNOR TWP
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Delaware County
APN: 36-04-02220-91
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 25, 2020
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Schools
Ithan El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Radnor Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
Radnor Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$10.05M – $12.16M
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