705 CHURCH RD Wayne, PA 19087
9 Beds
9 Baths
7,040 SqFt
UPDATED:
02/06/2025 05:09 PM
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,040 sqft
Price per Sqft $781
Subdivision Ardrossan
MLS Listing ID PADE2079626
Style Farmhouse/National Folk
Bedrooms 9
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 7,040
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1840
Annual Tax Amount $43,432
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 14.400 Acres
Acres 14.4
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Set on 14.4 of the most premium acres in Radnor Township, 705 Church Rd is surrounded by the pastoral beauty that has defined Ardrossan for generations. Thanks to the family's efforts, the area retains its rolling hills and open landscapes. Today, with 160 acres of the estate now part of Radnor Township parks and nearly 300 acres under conservation easements, these breathtaking views remain preserved. Hopelands is framed by expansive green landscapes, maintaining the historic charm of Ardrossan and its surroundings.
Entering the property on Church Rd, across from the renowned Chanticleer Garden, offers a dramatic first impression. A long, tree-lined drive leads to the stately stone estate. Classic details include a columned entryway, intricate moldings, an elegant front door, a second-floor balcony, period black shutters, dormers, and a circular front drive. To the right, beyond a split rail fence, golden fields of corn and endless vistas stretch across the property. To the left, horse stables, a tennis court, a detached garage with Carriage House, and a dramatic stone gateway and courtyard await. The driveway continues to a second entrance on Abrahams Lane.
This 3-story manor blends Federal and Colonial Revival architecture with luxurious details evoking timeless elegance. Features include original stonework, intricate millwork, wide plank hardwood floors, and period fireplaces. The home's distinctive architecture is reflected in its classical proportions, a warm foyer, and refined interior with large reception rooms, echoing the sophistication of early 20th-century Main Line estates. Public records list the home's construction date as 1840, though parts may date back to 1720, with the 30-by-18-foot stone core likely built over a century later.
The main level includes a living room, dining room, library, butler's pantry, kitchen, walk-in pantry, mudroom, and 2 powder rooms. French doors off the dining room, living room, and library open to brick and stone terraces with sweeping views. The second floor features a spacious primary suite with a fireplace, sitting room, and 2 bathrooms, along with 3 additional large bedrooms and 3 full baths. The third floor is divided into two sections: one with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, previously used as a guest room and guest bath, and a music room; the other with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, originally intended for staff.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a living piece of history in an extraordinary setting. A grand canvas for restoration, Hopelands at Ardrossan offers prestigious lineage, unparalleled acreage, and timeless design in one of the Main Line's most coveted locations.
Seize this extraordinary chance to become the next steward of Hopelands at Ardrossan—where history, elegance, and possibility converge.
Location
State PA
County Delaware
Area Radnor Twp (10436)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Library, Mud Room, Bedroom 6, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
Basement Full
Interior
Hot Water Oil
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 6
Fireplaces Type Mantel(s)
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Oil
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Parking Features Oversized
Garage Spaces 4.0
Water Access N
View Panoramic, Pasture, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Adjoins - Open Space, Premium, Private
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Farmhouse/National Folk
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Wayne
High Schools Radnor
School District Radnor Township
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 36-04-02025-00
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Special Listing Condition Standard
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