Saint DavidsRadnor, PA 19087

Description

Welcome to iconic Ravenscliff, one of the most significant historic estates ever constructed along the Main Line in 1904, for railroad entrepreneur Willam T. Wright. It was then gifted to William's son, Willam Cox Wright upon his marriage to Campbell Soup heiress Charlotte Dorrence in 1934, who lived there until its most recent owners purchased it in 1979. Set on over 9 breathtaking acres at the top of a private hill with glorious vistas, this sun-filled, beautifully renovated country English-style residence impeccably blends extraordinary architectural designs, masterfully crafted plaster moldings accentuating the 18-30 foot first floor ceilings, rich mahogany paneling, massive floor to ceiling windows, perfectly restored original floors and hand carved millwork with the finest modern amenities, exquisite fixtures and curated refinements throughout. Every detail has been carefully thought through to create a stately, gracious family property that lends itself easily to inviting every day family living spaces with a spectacular open flow for intimate or large-scale entertaining events year-round. Endless features include the spectacular front to back entrance foyer with fireplace, soaring ceilings, marble floor and walls, incredible plaster moldings and views of the stunning gardens and grounds, comfortable library with beautiful mahogany paneling, built-ins, fireplace and hand carved doors, bright great room (ballroom) with two fireplaces, perfectly restored oak floors and two walls of windows and French doors leasing both outside and into the wonderful Florida room offering floor to ceiling windows and French doors, marble floor and built-ins designed for entertaining, two powder rooms with generous vestibule areas, cozy second office with oak floors and custom built-ins, a grand dining room with fireplace, rich, hand carved paneling and moldings, fabulous oak floors and large windows overlooking the terraces, gardens and expansive lawn, adjacent butler's pantry and white kitchen, both designed by Joanne Hudson, with 6-burner Gaggenau cooktop, double Meile ovens, 48" SubZero refrigerator, 36" SubZero freezer, multiple beverage drawers, wine refrigerator 3 dishwashers and a wine refrigerator, convenient desk area, second catering kitchen space leading to a screened in porch, a stunning breakfast room in addition to the eat-in table spaces within the kitchen and an open flow into the comfortable family room. Ascend the dramatic main staircase with massive stained-glass window overlooking the front courtyard to the second floor or use the 4-stop elevator which provides easy access to each of the 4 flat floors within the residence. The second level offers a luxurious primary suite with fabulous barrel vaulted bedroom with fireplace, sitting room, his and hers bathrooms, dressing room, 4 walk in cedar closets with additional custom cabinetry for shoes and accessories, 3 additional bedrooms with en-suite baths, a morning room, second floor laundry and storage and a space for a potential in-law suite with full kitchen, proximate full bathroom and plentiful California closet spaces. The third level features a large bonus/ playroom, hall bathroom, 2 bedroom suites with en-suite baths, an exercise room, potential office space and more. Step outside from multiple rear exits of the incredible home for easy access to terraces, spectacular plantings, expansive lawns and landscape designs, the beautiful pool, complimented by the pool house which offers outdoor cooking capability, refrigeration, changing space and a bathroom, oversized 4-car garage, courtyard parking spaces and more. This is a once in a time opportunity to own an incredible piece of history which has been restored and perfectly enhanced for its next lucky stewards, offering complete privacy while being within minutes of renowned public and private schools, endless clubs and recreational facilities, world class dining and shopping and all forms of transportation.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Structure type

House

Year built

1904

Living area

21,107 Sq Ft

Lot size

9.02 acres

Lot dimensions

0.00 x 0.00

Garage spaces

4

Parking spaces

14

Zoning

R-10

Days on market

89

MLS^® Listing#

PADE2112394

Property Features

Interior

Bar · Cedar Closet(s) · Elevator · Kitchen Island · Pantry · Recessed Lighting · Walk-In Closet(s) · Other · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · High Ceilings · Built-in Features · Beamed Ceilings · Crown Molding · Open Floorplan · Soaking Tub

Exterior

Barbecue · Other · Lighting · Rain Gutters · Storage

Appliances

Double Oven · Oven · Cooktop · Gas Water Heater · Dishwasher · Disposal · Dryer · Exhaust Fan · Freezer · Ice Maker · Microwave · Stainless Steel Appliance(s) · Refrigerator · Washer · Water Heater

Cooling

Central Air · Zoned · Electric

Heating

Exhaust Fan · Natural Gas · Hot Water

Flooring

Carpet · Hardwood · Wood · Marble · Stone

Basement

Exterior Entry · Full · Unfinished · Interior Entry

Pool

Heated · Pool/Spa Combo · Private

Parking

Oversized · Garage Door Opener · Asphalt · On Street · Circular Driveway · Garage · Driveway · Other · Detached

Laundry

Laundry Room · Upper Level

Patio

Patio · Screened · Terrace

Lot features

Sloped · Wooded · Cleared · Front Yard · Level · Private · Other · Few Trees · Back Yard

Construction

Stone

Foundation

Permanent · Stone

Roof

Slate

Windows

Window Coverings · Bay Window(s) · Window Treatments

Security

Smoke Detector(s) · 24 Hour Security · Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Security Gate · Security System

Other structures

Outbuilding · Second Garage · Pool House

Community

Street Lights

Utilities

Cable Available · Underground Utilities · Natural Gas Available · Phone Available · Sewer Available · Water Available · Electricity Available

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Public

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

WAYNE

Middle

RADNOR M

High

RADNOR H

District

RADNOR TOWNSHIP

Financial Details

HOA

$850 / AnnuallyAssociation: RAVENSCLIFF-ROUNDHILL HOA

Annual taxes

$107,485Tax year 2025

Assessed value

$3,882,440

Parcel number

36-03-01879-79, 36-03-01879-80, 36-03-01879-81

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