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$4,200,000

Sold
9beds
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9baths
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7,040sqft
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1840built
705 Church Road,Wayne, PA 19087

Sold onAugust 26, 2025· Listed at $4,200,000

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Overview

705 Church Rd, Wayne, PA offers a rare chance to own a piece of one of Pennsylvania’s most historic estates. This 7,040 sq. ft. home is set within the renowned Ardrossan estate, a cornerstone of Colonel Robert Montgomery’s legacy. Originally known as Aeola, it was renamed Hopelands in 1929 under his stewardship. In 1930, famed architect Horace Trumbauer renovated the estate. Ardrossan’s heritage extends beyond its grandeur—it inspired The Philadelphia Story, based on Montgomery’s daughter, Helen Hope Montgomery Scott, later adapted into a Hollywood classic starring Katharine Hepburn. This home...

Listing updated: December 23, 2025 at 6:10 AM

Listed by:

Karen Strid (610) 724-6840, BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont

Source: Bright MLS · MLS #PADE2079626Bright MLS

Property details

Price history

DateEventPrice
Aug 26, 2025Sold$4,200,000
Feb 5, 2025Listed for sale$4,200,000

Location

705 Church Road, Wayne, PA 19087

Nearby schools

School district: Radnor Township

Wayne

Elementary School

Radnor

High School

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