Historic 1882 Radnor Estate Asks $3.89 Million in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

$3,895,000 | 1882 | 6,567 Sq. Ft. | 4 Beds | 5.5+ Baths | 5 Acres

548 560 S Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

WOW!!! This incredible Radnor estate built in 1882, was once known as Fox Hill Farms and was originally sited on 560 glorious acres at the highest point in Bryn Mawr. Now set on 5 beautifully landscaped private acres with flowering perennials, specimen trees and breathtaking views, the fabulous stone main residence with tile roof, separately deeded charming guest/gate house and tennis court await their next lucky stewards, with both parcels being included in this listing. The current owners have meticulously restored the original architectural designs and materials, while completely modernizing the infrastructure and amenities of the residences including updated HVAC, electrical systems, new generator and more.

Endless features that afford comfortable everyday living and easy entertaining include sun-filled leaded glass arched and eyebrow windows, fabulous wide plank floors, massive mahogany moldings and millwork, gracious entrance foyer, soaring great room ceiling with restored log beams and walk-in Philadelphia brownstone fireplace, expansive dining room with hidden wet bar private office, large cherry eat-in kitchen with prep island, gas cooktop, double ovens, SubZero refrigerator, breakfast room and enormous “icebox” pantry, 2 first floor powder rooms, cozy family room off of kitchen area and a generous first floor guest bedroom suite with full bathroom.

The main staircase is dedicated to a spacious second floor Primary Suite with gracious bedroom opening up to 2 balconies with glorious views of the gardens, grounds, terraces, stone walls, flowering pergola and water fountain, 2 customized walk-in closets, sitting room with fireplace, luxurious bathroom with sunken tub, walk-in frameless glass shower and separate commode room. A second staircase leads up to a third bright bedroom suite with bright bedroom and bathroom featuring endless views of the jaw dropping grounds. The dry, partially finished lower level offers a potential 4th bedroom with full bathroom, exercise area, laundry room and lots of storage.

The stately guest/gate house also offers private living or working spaces with a potential 5th bedroom, full bathroom, kitchen and living/ dining room. This incredible, one-of-a-kind historic oasis offers endless opportunities for expandable spaces to suite any buyer’s desires. Close to renowned Radnor schools, and private schools and universities, a wide variety of recreational facilities, clubs, all forms of transportation, wonderful restaurants, Philadelphia Airport and more. A rare jewel!! LOW TAXES!

Lisa Yakulis • lisa.yakulis@sothebysrealty.com
Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty
Photography Credit: Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty

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