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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,500 sqft
Price per Sqft $400
Subdivision Greene Countrie
MLS Listing ID PADE2121520
Style Mid-Century Modern
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,500
Year Built 1966
Available Date 2026-08-13
Annual Tax Amount $17,953
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 1.640 Acres
Acres 1.64
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Main Line location in Radnor Township
Radnor School District
1.64-acre private homesite surrounded by mature woodland
5,500± sqft (not including the pool house) Mid-Century Modern residence
Rear-facing architectural façade oriented toward the natural landscape
Walled private motor court
Walls of glass, skylights & soaring ceilings
Pool + separate pool house / dwelling
Pool house includes bedroom, full bath, living area & kitchen — ideal as an in-law suite, guest house or private retreat
Additional subdivided lot available for separate purchase
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 5,500-square-foot residence 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.
The adjoining subdivided lot is also available for separate purchase, offering an additional opportunity rarely found in this setting.
Location
State PA
County Delaware
Area Radnor Twp (10436)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features 2nd 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
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Multi Units, Ductless/Mini-Split
Flooring Concrete, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Fireplaces Number 2
Inclusions Refrigerator, Washer and Dryer, all in as is condition
Equipment Built-In Range, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading
Fireplace Y
Window Features Sliding
Appliance Built-In Range, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Parking Features Additional Storage Area
Garage Spaces 3.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Flat
Accessibility >84\" Garage Door, 2+ Access Exits, 32\"+ wide Doors, 36\"+ wide Halls, Roll-in Shower
Total Parking Spaces 3
Garage Y
Private Pool Yes
Building
Story 2
Foundation Slab
Above Ground Finished SqFt 5500
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Dry Wall,Brick
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Ithan
Middle Schools Radnor
High Schools Radnor
School District Radnor Township
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 36-04-02045-14
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 5500
Special Listing Condition Standard
Nearby School & Business
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