569 Conestoga Rd

Villanova, PA 19085

Welcome to ?Wayside?, a name that dates back to earlier days of this charming and historic Ca 1827 Villanova property. This amazing property sits on 2.3 acres and incorporates as many as 7 Bedrooms (depending on how the rooms would be used) and 4.1 Baths. There are 10' ceilings on the 1st floor and 9' on the second floor. Aside from the Kitchen addition ('50?s or '60?s) the house is all Stucco-Over-Stone construction affording it great strength and longevity, plus all of those wonderful Deep Windowsills throughout! The house is very well preserved and much of it is believed to be original starting with the front door and hardware, most of the incredible hardwood flooring throughout, six fireplaces (all believed to be working), the original kitchen (now a breakfast room) with its large Original Cooking Fireplace, wide Wood Mantle, and the Gooseneck Potholder used in distant times. There is also an Original Bank Barn in very good condition. The house floorplan includes a Front-To-Back Center Hallway leading to the Living Room with Fireplace and Built-Ins; and a wide opening to the Family Room with Wet Bar, and Fireplace. Across the hallway is the Dining Room which opens to the Modern Kitchen; the Breakfast Room which was the original kitchen and retains the large Fireplace and Wood Mantle, and the original wooden hutch. The Breakfast Room also opens to the Modern Kitchen (added in '50?s or '60?s) and has been updated with a large Center Island with a 5-burner gas cooktop, Sub Zero refrigerator, Newer Cabinets (?97), Hutch made from a cherry tree on property, Pantry, Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring, large Bump-out window box for plantings/herbs and great views, Window Seats, Powder Room, and Back Stairs. There is a door off the Kitchen leading to the Side Patio and Driveway. The 2nd Floor includes 2 bedrooms on the right side (one currently set up as an office) and a Hall Bath (full). Across the hall is the Main Suite which includes the Main Bedroom with Fireplace, 2 separate Full Baths, a Sitting Room, Walk-In-Closet, the Laundry Room, and a Back Staircase to the Kitchen. The 3rd level has 4 good sized rooms which can be used as Bedrooms, Game Room or Office space. There is also a Full Bath with shower on this level. The Main Floor Center Hallway also leads to the large rear Screened Porch, great for summer dinners, outdoor parties, or just summer lounging. It overlooks the large rear yard and the Inground Saltwater Pool. The original Stone Bank Barn is very well preserved and still stands on the property. The upper section facing Conestoga Rd has a large open space inside. The lower section, facing the rear yard and pool, has several different rooms within. One was used as a changing room for the pool. There is also a 2 car enclosed Garage addition on the side of the barn with electric lift. The pool is Fenced In as is most all of the property itself. Newer HVAC units, Generac Generator, Updated Electrical System, Newer Heater, Beautiful Landscaping and Gardens and Walkways, Located in top rated and Award Winning Radnor School District, convenient to major roadways for commuting to Philadelphia, the Airport, and Wilmington. Minutes to Main Line shopping, dining and entertainment. Don?t miss this incredible historic property!