$2,200,000
 $11,810 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

857 Briarwood Rd,NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 19073

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 19073

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PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS Main Line location in Radnor TownshipRadnor School District2.66-acre private homesite surrounded by mature woodland5,500± sqft Main House and 550± sqft Pool House Mid-Century Modern residenceRear-facing architectural façade oriented toward the natural landscapeWalled private motor courtWalls of glass, skylights & soaring ceilingsPool + separate pool house / dwellingPool house includes bedroom, full bath, living area & kitchen - ideal as an in-law suite, guest house or private retreat A rare architectural offering on Philadelphia's Main Line. Set at the end of a long, private drive in sought-after Greene Countrie, 857 Briarwood Road offers an extraordinary combination of Mid-Century Modern architecture, privacy, and indoor-outdoor living. Originally built in 1966 by local developer Robert Balbirnie, the approximately 6,050-square-foot residence (5,500± sqft Main House and 550± sqft Pool House) was designed as a private compound for sophisticated living and entertaining. Unlike a traditional street-facing home, its architectural façade faces the rear of the property, creating a dramatic and highly private relationship with the surrounding landscape. A striking walled motor court provides a distinctive sense of arrival, while expansive walls of glass, sliding doors, skylights, and soaring ceilings bring natural light and the wooded setting into the home. Generous entertaining spaces and wet bars reflect the home's original design for gatherings and sophisticated living. The property also features a pool and separate pool house, offering exceptional flexibility for guests, extended family, or multi-generational living. With a bedroom, full bathroom, living area, and kitchen, the separate dwelling could serve as an in-law suite, guest house, pool house, or private retreat. The home's distinctive geometric design has long drawn comparisons to the work of I.M. Pei, and according to the property's history, Balbirnie and Pei are believed to have spoken during the home's design. Whether influence or coincidence, the architectural connection adds another fascinating layer to this one-of-a-kind residence. An authentic 1960s architectural statement, a private compound, and a truly distinctive Main Line offering - 857 Briarwood Road is a home unlike any other.

Details

MLS #PADE2121520
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleHouse
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive-bright
Year1966
Days On Site64
Listing Provided ByKeller Williams Real Estate -Exton | Gina McDonald

Features

Bed(s)5
Bath(s) 6 Total
SQ Feet6,050
Garage3
PoolYes
Story(s)2
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Acreage2.66

Interior

Rooms Total10
CoolingMulti Units, Ductless/Mini-Split
Heating Yes / NoYes
HeatingForced Air
Interior Features2nd Kitchen, Bar, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Skylight(s), Wood Floors
Window FeaturesSliding
AppliancesBuilt-In Range, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading

Exterior

Exterior FeaturesBBQ Grill, Stone Retaining Walls
RoofFlat
Construction MaterialsBrick
Foundation DetailsSlab

Parking

Garage Yes / NoYes

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount17953

Area Information

StatePA
CountyDELAWARE PA
CityNEWTOWN SQUARE
Zip Code19073
AreaRadnor Twp (10436)
Community NameGREENE COUNTRIE
School DistrictRADNOR TOWNSHIP
Elementary SchoolITHAN
High SchoolRADNOR
Listing VS Median (in GREENE COUNTRIE)
Price:
$2,200,000
low | high
Med:
$900,000
100% of Average
sqft:
6,050
low | high
Med:
3,208
96.97520661157% of Average
$ / sqft:
$364
low | high
Med:
$281
72.849127182045% of Average
On site:
64
low | high
Med:
30
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

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Diane Smith

Class Harlan Real Estate

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StatePA
CountyDELAWARE PA
CityNEWTOWN SQUARE
Zip Code19073
AreaRadnor Twp (10436)
Community NameGREENE COUNTRIE
School DistrictRADNOR TOWNSHIP
Elementary SchoolITHAN
High SchoolRADNOR
Listing VS Median (in GREENE COUNTRIE)
Price:
$2,200,000
low | high
Med:
$900,000
100% of Average
sqft:
6,050
low | high
Med:
3,208
96.97520661157% of Average
$ / sqft:
$364
low | high
Med:
$281
72.849127182045% of Average
On site:
64
low | high
Med:
30
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
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