USAPANewtown SquareGreene Countrie857 Briarwood Rd

857 Briarwood Rd, Newtown Square, PA

House

For Sale

Listed price in listed location currency (USD).

$2,200,000

563

MLS® PADE2121520

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence

Levels Residential

Size 6050 sqft

Garage Yes

Taxes $17,953

Days Active 3

Lot Size 2.66 Acres

Approx. Age 1966

Avg. Price Per Sqft $363

MLS® Number PADE2121520

Property Address: 857 Briarwood Rd, NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA, 19073-2603

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS Main Line location in Radnor Township Radnor School District 2.66-acre private homesite surrounded by mature woodland 5, 500± sqft Main House and 550± sqft 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 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 6, 050-square-foot residence (5, 500± sqft Main House and 550± sqft Pool House) 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.

MLS® NumberPADE2121520

Laundry LevelLower Floor

Central VacNo

FireplaceNo

Acreage

Exterior

GarageYes

Approx. Age1966

Basement

DrivewayDetached Garage, Driveway

Garage Spaces

HeatForced Air, Natural Gas

A/CMulti Units, Ductless/Mini-Split, Electric

Extras

Refrigerator, Washer and Dryer, all in as is condition

Price History

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For Sale

Aug 11, 2026List Date

$2,200,000List Price

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