47
$4,950,000
7 bd · 5 ba · 8,624 sqft
850 Lesly Road, Villanova, PA
Megan Van Arkel · Compass Real Estate
Est. $35,617/moGet pre-qualified$467/sqft · 238 days on Realty
6
Beds
8
Baths
11,764
Sqft
1910
Built
One of the last great estates of the Main Line, Camp Woods is a distinguished Italianate-style Villanova home on 3.4 beautifully landscaped private acres, offering a rare combination of historic architectural integrity and private recreational amenities, including a regulation-size hardball squash court. The ¼-mile drive, which is next to the Ardrossan Estate, leads into a walled courtyard with a circular drive. One enters through a limestone porch with Doric columns into the transverse, covered, ceilinged hallway with French doors leading to the terrace, reflecting pool, and two loggias. Full of light, the main floor flows into the grand living room, the library, the morning room, and the dining room. All rooms have French doors and beamed or decoratively plastered ceilings. With fireplaces in each room and rich architectural detail, this is a house made for entertaining. The kitchen is functional yet true to the home’s character, featuring custom wood cabinetry, hand-painted tile, a central island, and a high-quality range. The wood-paneled large butler’s pantry supports both everyday living and entertaining. The bright studio/office offers a separate entrance and access to the terrace. Upstairs, the home is anchored by a dramatic gallery-style hallway with soaring barrel-vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light. At each end of the upper level, two expansive primary bedroom suites create private retreats, each with its own fireplace, sitting or lounge area, bathrooms, dressing areas, and views over the gardens. There are two other large bedrooms with interior bathrooms in the main hall. Two additional bedrooms have bathrooms across the hall. There is also a second-floor laundry. Additional features include nine fireplaces in total, one gas and eight woodburning, a wine cellar, regulation-size hardball squash court, playroom, workshop, and mushroom cellar. The property has stunning mature trees, raised garden beds, garden paths, and stone walls. The residence is in an excellent state of preservation. With the exception of certain service and utility areas, the home retains its original architectural integrity. Camp Woods is an exceptional home on a well-landscaped private property in the highly sought-after Radnor School District.
Listing agent
Lavinia Smerconish
Courtesy of Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
(610) 615-5400
Bright MLS · Listing PADE2105540
Range $4,564,407 – $5,985,593 · as of August 30, 2026
ATTOM automated valuation model · 54 published estimates over 6.7 years · shaded band is the model's own published low-to-high range
Highest reading $5,499,000 in July 2026; lowest $1,117,228 in February 2024. The vertical scale starts at the series' own low, not at zero — it is drawn to show movement, not absolute size.
$1,099,800
Estimated monthly payment
$35,617/mo
Loan amount $4,399,200. Estimate only — your actual rate and payment depend on credit, location, and lender.
2026 roll
School ratings (A+ to F) from HJN community data.
Academy-Notre Dame de Namur
6-12 · Regular
551 students · 10.0:1 student–teacher
Ithan Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Radnor Township School District
538 students · 13.4:1 student–teacher
Hill Top Preparatory School
5-12 · Special Education
76 students · 2.3:1 student–teacher
The Agnes Irwin School
PK-12 · Regular
573 students · 7.5:1 student–teacher
Radnor High School
9-12 · Regular · Radnor Township School District
1,146 students · 12.4:1 student–teacher
St Katharine of Siena School
KG-8 · Regular
416 students · 14.2:1 student–teacher
Main Line Classical Academy Inc
KG-9 · Special Program Emphasis
74 students · 4.5:1 student–teacher
Radnor Middle School
6-8 · Regular · Radnor Township School District
808 students · 10.5:1 student–teacher
Within 2 miles of this home: 40+ restaurants and cafés, 2 grocery stores, 33 parks and green spaces, and 8 transit stops.
Place data from OpenStreetMap.
Jersey Mike's Subs
Smashburger
Amada
Italian restaurant · East Lancaster Avenue
Fleming's
East Lancaster Avenue
Honeygrow
North Radnor Chester Road
Pietro's Pizzeria
North Radnor Chester Road
First Watch
East Lancaster Avenue
Chipotle
Mexican restaurant · East Lancaster Avenue
Ithan Food Market
Giant
East Lancaster Avenue
Skunk Hollow
Saw Mill Park
Darby Creek Park - Briarwood
Skunk Hollow Community Garden
The Willows
Willows Pond
Encke Park
Darby Creek Park - Malin
Saint Davids
Radnor
Radnor (NHSL)
Radnor (Regional Rail)
Villanova (NHSL)
Villanova
Wayne
Stadium-Ithan Avenue
Rings at ½ mile and 1 mile. Basemap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Open the Villanova camera map4 license-plate readers mapped within 1 mile of this home. None within ½ mile. Nearest: 0.9 mi northeast.
| Device type | Within ½ mi | Within 1 mi |
|---|---|---|
| License-plate readers | 0 | 4 |
Community-reported via OpenStreetMap; may be incomplete. Data as of . © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
License-plate readers (ALPR) are fixed cameras that photograph passing vehicles and read their plates. Records are typically shared with the agency or association that operates the camera.
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