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The Main Line.  What is the Main Line, where does it begin?  where does it end?

The Main Line is a state of mind some say and many argue about what towns and village get to wear the Badge of being associated with it.  Essentially it is a collection of towns like Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Radnor, Devon, Wayne, Berwyn, Gladwyne and more that huddle up against the old Horse Path of Lancaster Avenue- the trade route by which all commerce from the West came in to the Capitol (at the time) of Philadelphia.  The horse path was bested by industry as the Railroad was built parallel to it and the Main Line was born.  Getting in and out of the city became a breeze and much of the wealth in Philadelphia poured into these towns.  With wealth came some of the best educational institutions in the world, from private schools like Villanova, Germantown Academy, Shipley, and the Haverford schools to award winning public schools like Tredyffrin/Easttown, Lower Merion, and Radnor.  The Main Line a paradise for folks relocating to the area with giant stone mansions, post war brick bungalows, contemporary masterpieces and overall the most coveted real estate in South Eastern Pennsylvania

There really is just too much to say about these towns, but if you would like to learn more about a specific locale from Berwyn to Bala Cynwyd and how you can get your piece of precious Main Line Real Estate, contact us today.

Longwood Gardens

People from all over the world come to visit Longwood Gardens every day to enjoy a lasting legacy of the DuPont family.  Many of those visitors are sure to return and relocate to the Unionville/ Chadds Ford area for the sprawling countryside, fine cuisine and award winning Unionville schools (top 5 in PA for academics).  If hacking through the vast woods on you favorite horse or canoeing down the Brandywine sound like activities you enjoy then Unionville/ Chadds Ford could be the place you call home.  For the Arts, the Brandywine River Museum has an exhaustive collection of Wyeth paintings and delights from many local artisans.

Unionville/Chadds Ford is finely situated by major routes including I95 and Route 202 making it accessible to Philadelphia, Wilmington DE, Baltimore MD, and Washington DC.  Unionville’s  superb location to the airport also makes it a haven for those wanting a perfect country getaway.  If you would like to learn more about the Unionville/Chadds Ford homes or commercial centers, contact us today.

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The Foundry

Phoenixville is an old steel town that is rising up from the ashes and making a huge splash on Chester County.  The Foundry, seen above, represents one of the many buildings transformed during the exciting renaissance of this special town.  The ‘Strip’ in Phoenixville is Bridge Street and restaurants, bars, and specialty shops are blooming along the river as the community is heavily focused on stimulating the growing local economy.  Investors in commercial and residential are taking notice as multi-million dollar projects are beginning in 2011 including a massive riverfront revitalization to include retail, office and luxury apartments.  There have also been whispers of  a Minor League ball park…the residents are keeping their fingers crossed.

One of the major reasons for the most recent burst of local investment is tied directly to the EZpass only interchange off the Philadelphia Turnpike (Route 76) being built just 3 miles south of downtown Phoenixville.  To learn more on how this new traffic corridor will help Phoenixville and its surrounding homes and commercial properties, contact us today.

The Fire Creek

Downingtown is home to two very large competing High Schools, simply labeled East and West.  They both achieve in academics (ranking in the top 25 in PA) and in athletics.  A newcomer to the academic achievement is the introduction of the STEM program.  This program focuses student on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and is quite an incentive for folks moving into the area.  The Corporate district that anchors Downingtown is Eagleview Corporate Center, by the Hankin Group.  Not only does it have a sprawling bucolic campus but it also has a town center complete with shopping and dining as well as a vast and varied housing element.  There are single family homes, Townhomes, Carriage houses, and condos- a little something for everyone.

Downtown Downingtown is in a revival period due to the housing demand and boasts very interesting retail stores as well as new restaurants like ‘The Fire Creek’ (seen above).  The town is also a quick drive to the commerce district of Exton with the Massive Exton Square Mall and its surrounding retail centers  It also boasts a commuter rail linking the town to the Main Line and Center City Philadelphia.  If you would like to learn more about the homes in Downingtown or the commercial properties available, contact us today.

Great Valley in all its splendor

Great Valley is home to some of the most beautiful countryside Chester County has to offer.  Charlestown Township and Willistown Township are two of the greatest desirable areas to call home.  Both townships have an almost religious dedication to the mixture of open space and corporate landscape.  Great Valley corporate center employs many residents and is home to Biotech, Pharma, and Financial Services companies.  Great Valley schools ranks in the top in 50 in Pennsylvania based on standardized testing and some say a top ten athletic program

One of the most important amenities to this area is the construction of an EZpass only interchange off the Pennsylvania Turnpike (route 76).  This will make Great Valley an even greater Corporate Mecca than it currently is as well as relieve the country roads of commuter traffic.  If you would like to learn more about this growing area and the homes and businesses for sale, contact us today for the best deals on and off the market.