$4,950,000
Ideally situated on 2 breathtaking acres in the prestigious Ardrossan Estate area of Radnor, this extraordinary Main Line residence, built by Chip Vaughan, offers timeless architecture, exceptional craftsmanship and unparalleled privacy and resort-style living. Enhanced by more than $1 million in improvements, this remarkable property blends refined elegance with outstanding amenities for grand-scale entertaining and everyday enjoyment. A redesigned approach featuring a new driveway, elegant stonework and extensive professional landscaping creates an impressive arrival. Beyond the residence, the magnificent grounds unfold into a private country club setting, highlighted by an award-winning, lighted tennis/pickleball court, beautifully renovated swimming pool, expansive terraces and multiple entertaining areas. Custom landscape lighting, lush perennial gardens, and strategically planted privacy screening complete this spectacular outdoor oasis. Inside, soaring 10-foot ceilings on the Main Level, rich hardwood flooring, custom millwork, and beautifully detailed coffered and vaulted ceilings establish an atmosphere of understated elegance. A welcoming Entry Foyer with an impressive staircase introduces the formal Living Room, featuring a marble-surround gas fireplace and expansive windows overlooking the rear grounds while the elegant Dining Room showcases intricate millwork and deep windowsills. At the heart of the home, the gourmet Kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, professional Wolf six-burner range, expansive center island, designer tile backsplash, and abundant cabinetry. The adjoining sun-filled Breakfast/Morning Room with vaulted ceiling offers picturesque views of the grounds. The inviting Family Room features a coffered ceiling, custom built-in cabinetry, and double atrium doors opening directly to the poolside terrace, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. A handsome wood-paneled Study with custom cabinetry provides a private workspace. Completing the Main Level are two Powder Rooms and a thoughtfully designed Family Entry/Mudroom with custom pantry, command center, secondary staircase, and access to the oversized three-car Garage. The Upper Level offers five spacious Bedrooms, including a luxurious Primary Suite featuring a tray ceiling, custom-designed dual dressing closets, an intimate sitting area and separate His and Hers Primary Bathrooms beautifully renovated in 2024. Four additional Bedrooms include a private en suite Bedroom, two Bedrooms connected by a renovated Jack-and-Jill Bath, and a charming Guest Bedroom with its own renovated Bath and private reading nook. A redesigned Laundry Room offers custom cabinetry and thoughtful storage solutions. The spectacular finished Daylight Walkout Lower Level offers an impressive collection of spaces devoted to recreation, wellness, and entertaining. A Media/Entertainment Area is complemented by a fully equipped Bar featuring granite countertops, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and dishwasher. A dedicated Fitness Room provides a private exercise retreat, while a generously sized sixth Bedroom/Guest Suite features a full Bath with oversized shower and Sunlighten mPulse infrared sauna. Expansive windows and triple atrium doors fill the space with natural light and open to an enlarged patio. Offering the privacy of a country retreat, this distinguished home sits in a sought after walkable neighborhood close to the Radnor Trail and just minutes from the charming boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, and vibrant atmosphere of downtown Wayne. Located within the highly regarded Radnor Township School District and convenient to the area's finest private schools, the property also enjoys easy access to Center City Philadelphia, regional rails and the surrounding Main Line communities. A rare opportunity to experience the craftsmanship of a custom-built residence, the amenities of a private resort, and the timeless elegance of a truly distinguished Main Line estate.
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PADE2126726
MLS
867 Lesley Rd, Villanova
