Mid-Century Modern
857 BRIARWOOD ROAD
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 19073
MLS#: PADE2121520
$2,200,000
Property
Beds
5
Full Baths
5
1/2 Baths
1
Year Built
1966
Sq.Footage
5,500
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS 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.
Features & Amenities
Interior
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Other Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen, Bar, Pantry, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Soaking Tub
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Total Bedrooms
5
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Bathrooms
5
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1/2 Bathrooms
1
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Above Grade Finished Area
5500.0
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Basement YN
NO
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Cooling YN
YES
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Cooling
Multi Units, Ductless, Electric
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Fireplace YN
YES
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Heating YN
YES
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Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
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Main Level Bedrooms
2
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Pet friendly
N/A
Exterior
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Garage
Yes
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Garage spaces
3
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Construction Materials
Brick
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Other Exterior Features
Barbecue
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Parking
Garage, Driveway, Detached
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Pool
Yes
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Pool Features
Private
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Waterfront YN
NO
Area & Lot
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Lot Size(acres)
1.64
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Lot Size(square feet)
71,438
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Property Type
Residential
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Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
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Architectural Style
Mid-Century Modern
Price
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Sales Price
$2,200,000
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Tax Amount
$17,953
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Sq. Footage
5,500
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Price/SqFt
$400
HOA
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Association
No
School District
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Elementary School
ITHAN
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Middle School
RADNOR
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High School
RADNOR
Property Features
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New Construction
NO
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Accessibility Features
Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s)
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Foundation Details
Slab
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Senior Community YN
NO
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Sewer
Public Sewer
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Tax Lot
083-000
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Water Source
Public
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Location
County
DELAWARE
Elementary School
ITHAN
Middle School
RADNOR
High School
RADNOR
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