For Sale

Description

Welcome to Okehampton, a rare and extraordinary Villanova estate built in the architectural vernacular of the Gloucestershire Cotswolds in 1931 by Herbert S. Casey, the first President of the Radnor Historical Society. Thoughtfully restored over a meticulous three-year renovation by Top Notch Custom Homes, this landmark residence has been returned to its original grandeur while seamlessly incorporating today’s most desirable modern amenities. Set on a private 1.36-acre lot in the heart of Villanova, the home beautifully blends old-world craftsmanship with refined new finishes. Exterior features include original Pennsylvania fieldstone, a restored Ludowici tile roof with new copper valleys and flashings, Hardie plank siding and standing-seam metal roofing on additions, massive brick chimneys, copper gutters and downspouts, and painted Boral trim surrounding new Andersen Architectural Series dark bronze casement windows. The home was fully gutted to the studs, with interior spaces reimagined and expanded to create a well-balanced floor plan ideal for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. Extensive improvements include new interior framing; wire mesh and masonry stucco on basement walls; closed-cell spray foam insulation throughout; new 320-amp underground electrical service with new wiring and subpanels; all new plumbing supply, drain, and sewer lines; four high-efficiency Bryant HVAC systems with Honeywell WiFi thermostats plus a mini-split; new natural gas and water services; underground drainage tied to all downspouts; and professional basement waterproofing with interior drainage systems and dual sump pumps. Offering 5,938 square feet of luxurious above-grade living space, the home features five bedrooms, four full and one-half baths, a two-car garage pre-wired for an electric vehicle charger, and ample driveway parking for five additional vehicles without obstructing garage access. Outdoor highlights include a stunning stone courtyard with soaring stone privacy walls and brick accents, stone steps leading to the front yard, and impeccably manicured landscape beds with Belgian block borders. The grounds were thoughtfully landscaped with perennial plantings, mulched beds on all sides of the home, Green Giant arborvitaes for privacy, and sodded front, side, and partial rear yards. Significant care was taken to preserve original architectural details, including restored doors, exposed wood beams, slate hallway floors and steps, brick flooring, exposed stone walls, deep windowsills, and a beautifully reconstructed staircase with white oak treads, iron spindles, and a brass handrail. This move-in-ready masterpiece is ideally located near major commuter routes, premier private schools, Aronimink Golf Club, Overbrook Country Club, shopping, dining, and is part of the highly regarded Radnor School District. A truly exceptional home where historic elegance meets modern perfection. Seller is a licensed real estate broker and agent has a financial interest in the property.