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About this home

Look no further. This breathtaking, one-of-a-kind property offers artistically designed and meticulously crafted interior and exterior living spaces at every turn. Set on a private, beautifully landscaped 2.65-acre lot with saltwater pool in Villanova's estate section, this incredible converted barn offers a spectacular sun-filled open floor plan, easily integrating interior and exterior living spaces for a comfortable family lifestyle and effortless large or smaller scale entertaining. Endless features include an open foyer leading to a 2-story great room with oversized wood burning fireplace, wet bar, voluminous beamed ceilings with trusses, large windows , with glorious views, large glass cupola and reclaimed floors, fabulous gourmet natural cherry kitchen with soapstone countertops and professional appliances, adjacent dining area, sitting room and, prep kitchen, mudroom and access to 3 garage bays and a custom designed office with beautifully crafted built-ins. The first floor also includes a spacious primary suite wing with fabulous dressing room fully outfitted with custom cabinetry and built-ins, a luxurious, bright bedroom with fireplace, private balcony, his and hers marble baths with imported fixtures and second laundry room. The second floor offers 4 additional spacious bedrooms, 2 with ensuite baths and 2 with a Jack and Jill bath, perfect for kids or guests. The third-floor loft, with amazing views of the vast architectural beam structure, also features a 5th full bathroom and flexible living space as an expanded office, gym, studio and more. The walk-out lower level offers a custom designed theater, stunning, bright studio/ office space with a gas fireplace, full bathroom, recreational space and more. This is a rare find, close to renowned Lower Merion and Private schools, top Universities, endless recreational opportunities and clubs, all forms of transportation, world class dining and entertainment, Philadelphia, New York and more

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6 full · 1 half
Living area
7,893 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential
Architectural style
Farmhouse/National Folk, Log Home
Year built
1979

Lot & parking

Lot size
2.65 acres (115,434 sq ft)
Garage
3 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$341
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PAMC2172054
County
Montgomery County
School district
Lower Merion
Days on market
51 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
May 5, 2026Listed for sale$2,689,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

What this home really costs in taxes

Estimated at current rates

$31,715 / year

$2,643 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$33,866

-6.4% at current rates

School tax

LOWER MERION · 35.27 mills (2025-26)

$27,136

County tax

Montgomery County · 5.95 mills (2026)

$4,580

Municipal tax

Not reported in the MLS feed

Recomputed from the county assessment ($769,430, 1996 base year) × current millage — portals typically reprint the recorded 2025 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only — verify with Montgomery County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Where it sits

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Data last updated: June 24, 2026 at 8:18 PM EDT

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