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Thank you for stopping by The Hollow At Fox Valley. We are conveniently located in western Delaware County in Glen Mills, PA just west of Media - just a short distance from Wilmington, West Chester, and Philadelphia. Glen Mills, PA in Delaware County is a desirable community in the award winning Garnet Valley School District and in the heart of Brandywine Valley. To find out more about our neighborhood, please visit our Know the Neighborhood section. Below is some more information about Delaware County.
Delaware County (known colloquially as "Delco") is a county located in south eastern PA. Delco was created on September 26, 1789, from part of Chester County and named for the Delaware River. Delco's county seat, since 1851, is Media. The county, located just west of Philadelphia, is part of the Delaware Valley area. Below are some of Delco's parks and major historic sites. DELAWARE COUNTY PARKS Clayton Park 145 acres in Concord 11 picnic groves, ball fields, nine-hole golf course Glen Providence Park 30 acres in Media Nature trails, lake Rose Tree Park 120 acres in Upper Providence Outdoor amphitheater, hiking, gardening, special events Smedley Park 100 acres in Springfield Nature trails, ball fields, fitness stations Upland Park 61 acres in Upland Nature trails, ball fields, Redwood Community Playhouse OUR STATE PARKS Brandywine Battlefield 50 acres on Route 1 in Chadds Ford 610.459.3342 Guided tours, historic buildings, re-enactments, picnicking, visitor center] Ridley Creek 2,951 acres in Upper Providence 610.892.3900 Colonial Plantation, re-enactments, jogging, bicycling, hiking, exercise stations, 15 picnic groves PRIVATE PARKS, RESERVES Chanticleer 30 acres in Wayne 610.687.4163 Early 20th Century estate, formal gardens Newlin Mill Park 150 acres in Concord Township 610.459.2359 Working 1704 grist mill, historic buildings, fishing, picnicking, ball fields, nature paths Scott Arboretum 110 acres on the campus of Swarthmore College 610.328.8025 www.scottarboretum.org The Tyler Arboretum 650 acres on Painter Road in Middletown Township 610.566.5431 610.566.9133 Nature trails, programs and events, education center Taylor Memorial Arboretum 30 acres in Nether Providence Township 610.876.2649 NATIONAL REFUGE John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum 1200 acres in Philadelphia and Delaware Counties 215.365.3118 Nature walks, canoe launch, bird-watching, fishing, visitor center MAJOR HISTORIC SITES IN DELAWARE COUNTY Barnes-Brinton House (1704) US Route 1 PO Box 27 Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610.388.7376 Brandywine Battlefield Park (1777) US Route 1 PO Box 202 Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610.459.3342 John Chadds House (1729) US Route 100 PO Box 27 Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610.388.7376 Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation (1770’s) Ridley Creek State Park Media, PA 19063 610.566.1725 Federal Schoolhouse (1797) Allgates Drive Haverford, PA 19083 Finely House (1840) 113 West Beechtree Lane Wayne, PA 19083 610.688.2668 Grange Estate (1700’s) PO Box 853 Havertown, PA 19083 610.446.4958 Latchford Hall (1738) Painter Library (1800) The Tyler Arboretum PO Box 216 515 Painter Road Lima, PA 19037 610.566.5431 Lawrence Cabin (1710) Nitre Hall (1810) Powder Mill Valley Park Karakung Drive Havertown, PA 19083 610.798.5169 Thomas Leiper House (1785) 521 Avondale Road Wallingford, PA 19086 610.566.6365 Thomas Massey House (1696) PO Box 18 Lawrence & Springhouse Roads Broomall, PA 19008 610.353.3644 Minshall House (1750) Front Street & Providence Road Media, PA 19063 610.565.2362 Morton Homestead (1641) 100 Lincoln Ave. Prospect Park, PA 19076 610.583.7221 Newlin Grist Mill (mid-1700’s) 219 S. Cheyney Road Glen Mills, PA 19342 610.459.2359 Old Chester Courthouse (1724) 412 Avenue of the States Chester, PA 19013 610.876.8663 Octagonal Schoolhouse (1798) West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA 19073 Paper Mill House (1820) St. David’s & Paper Mill Roads Newtown Square, PA 19073 610.356.0200 Polecat Road House (circa 1750) Polecat Road & Fox Valley Lane Concordville, PA 19331 610.459.3518 Governor Printz Park (1643) Second & Taylor Avenues Essington, PA 19029 Caleb Pusey House (1683) Landingford Plantation 15 Race Street Upland, PA 19015 610.874.5665 Swedish Cabin (circa 1654) PO Box 200 Drexel Hill, PA 19026 Square Tavern (1742) Goshen Road & Route 252 Newtown Square, PA 19073 William Penn Landing Site (1600’s) Penn Street (Between Second & Front Streets) Chester, PA 19013 Some content derived from here.
Classically designed and stone-embellished, each of our 3 stately buildings contains three floors of condominium residences atop a ground-floor indoor parking garage.
Three Reason Why Choosing A Condo Over An Apartment ( apt ) May Be Right For You
You've probably lived in an apartment ( apt ) at some point in your life. Maybe you're still an apartment ( apt ) dweller, or maybe you moved on to a house and are ready to downsize. Regardless of your situation, you're now wondering if condominium living could be right for you. Prices and appreciation Many first time home buyers consider condos for their affordability, just as individuals at retirement age consider them for downsizing from a home to a more manageable property. Payments on a condominium are often comparable to or somewhat higher than the rent you'd pay in an apartment( apt ), and the condominium offers the extra advantage of ownership. While the value of a condominium can appreciate, apartments ( apts ) will never bring you additional value. It's a better investment than just pouring rent into your apartment ( apt ) landlord's pocket. Property ownership and community In most condos, you find a sense of community that you would not in apartments ( apts ). With apartments ( apt ), turnover can be frequent from year to year while condo owners tend for many years or may even live out their retirement there. This provides an opportunity to form long term bonds and friendships. The Advantage of the Amenities When you buy a condo, you also typically buy the rights to a number of amenities. Since all of the money put into the condo is shared by those living in the building, it is possible to afford many of lives little luxuries that are difficult to afford on your own and that building managers often do not invest in or upkeep. For example, when you buy a condo, you might gain instant access to a pool, an on-grounds gym, and more. Even better, you don't have to worry about the upkeep for these little perks either. Also everyone who uses these amenities is also an owner and has an incentive to take care of them unlike with apartments( apts ). To find out more about our condominiums, and why the condos at the Hollow at Fox Valley may be right for you, please check out our floorplans, amentities, and our neighborhood. Located in the Blue Ribbon award-winning Garnet Valley school district, the Hollow condos are convenient to Media, West Chester, Philadelphia, and Wilmington. In addition, we are located within close proximity of many world-renowned Brandywine Valley cultural attractions including Longwood Gardens, Chaddsford Winery, and the Brandywine River Museum. Stop in today and discover why the Hollows are considered to be a leading choice among both Delaware County condos and Chester County condos. Our models are open Tuesday through Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Let us show you how you, too, can enjoy the elegance, convenience and security of a new home at the Hollow at Fox Valley. | |||


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