249 HILLDALE RD Villanova, PA 19085

Welcome to "The Stable" a Charming Converted Barn situated on over an acre of private grounds in a sought after neighborhood in Villanova, Radnor Township. The property on which The Stable is located was first granted to Margarte Jarman in 1701. In 1888 the entire farm was purchased by Dr. Charles Da Costa and was turned into a formal estate called "Ashwood". "The Stable" was built in 1893 and stood at the northeast side of the property. The appearance of the stable is as much the same as it was originally. It was completely renovated in 1979 and purchased by the current owners in 1983 who have made additional renovations to the property while maintaining the historical and architectural integrity of the property. Exterior features include beautiful expansive brick courtyard with low stone walls and manicured landscaping, open rear grounds, long driveway, an attached garage and separate detached garage. Interior features include spectacular great room with oversized walk in fireplace and two walls of French Doors which are the original barn doors and open to magnificent front courtyard, updated kitchen with hardwood floors and granite center island, fireside family room connected to the original Butler's Pantry, 6-7 Bedrooms on the second floor with an upstairs family room as well and spacious room sizes. Perfect for active family living as well as entertaining, this home is within walking distance of the Villanova train station, and is convenient to all major roadways leading to center city and the airport, as well as the towns of Wayne and Bryn Mawr for local shopping and restaurants.