Villanova has never needed to advertise itself. Named for the Augustinian Catholic university founded here in 1842, the community built its reputation quietly, through the caliber of its institutions, the scale of its estates, and the kind of understated permanence that only comes with time. Homes here regularly exceed the million-dollar mark, many sitting on multiple acres passed down for generations.
DesignHOME Studios would like to welcome you to the neighborhood. Below you will find pertinent information such as Villanova’s utility companies, local authorities, and a few recommendations from the locals.
Local Essentials
Utilities
Natural Gas & Electricity
PECO
(800) 494-4000
680 Ridge Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Water
Aqua Pennsylvania
(877) 987-2782
762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Safety & Local Authorities
Radnor Township Police Department
(610) 688-0500
301 Iven Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
Radnor Fire Company
(610) 688-0600
301 S Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
Local Favorites
Restaurants
La Scala’s Fire
(484) 383-3339
789 East Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085
A neighborhood staple on Lancaster Avenue, La Scala’s Fire puts a modern spin on classic Italian American cooking. Everything is made fresh daily, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere makes it the kind of place you’ll want to return to again and again. If you’re visiting on a busy Villanova weekend, reservations are strongly recommended.
Coffee
Rosie’s Coffee at Villanova Station
(267) 253-1249
308 North Spring Mill Road, Villanova, PA 19085
Tucked inside the historic Villanova train station, Rosie’s is a local, female-owned gem beloved by commuters and residents alike. Stop in for locally roasted coffee, fresh pastries, and açaí bowls, served up by one of the friendliest teams on the Main Line.
Fitness & Recreation
Radnor Valley Country Club
(610) 688-9450
555 Sproul Road, Villanova, PA 19085
Set on a 165-acre estate anchored by a stunning 1907 Georgian mansion, Radnor Valley Country Club is the social and recreational hub of Villanova. Members enjoy golf, tennis, a heated pool, fitness facilities, and a year-round calendar of family events. Philadelphia Magazine has called it the “child-friendly Main Line Country Club,” and it lives up to the reputation.
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