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

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A growing number of people in the real estate market are looking to buy a condo ( condos ) rather than to purchase a home or to rent an apartment. But, why are condos ( condo ) so hot in the Brandywine Valley? Here are our top 5 reasons (plus 2 bonus! reasons) why so many are looking to buy condominiums ( condominium ) over other forms of real estate.

Reason #1: Condominiums ( condominium ) Do Not Require Upkeep

One of the biggest reasons that so many people are looking to buy a condo ( condos ) is the fact that they require much less upkeep than owning a house. For those that hate mowing the lawn, dread pulling weeds, repainting the house, or doing other chores associated with homeownership, it just makes more sense to buy a condominium ( condominium ). In addition, many people simply don't have the time to maintain a home because of their careers, and those, who have retired, don't want to spend their golden years repairing an aging house. Therefore, condos ( condo ) provide a practical solution.

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Of course, those that don't want the upkeep headaches associated with a house could always rent an apartment. The problem with an apartment is that it often feels like money is being "thrown away" as you pay your rent. You effectively help your landlord buy real estate. With a condominium ( condominiums ), you can still buy the place in which you live while still enjoying the same conveniences offered by an apartment.

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The Hollows Condos ( condo ) Bonus Reason #1: Location
Not only are we located in the Blue Ribbon award-winning Garnet Valley school district, the Hollow condos ( condo ) 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, and several golf courses. Check out our "Know The Neighborbood" section to find out more.

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Definition of Condos from About.com
Wikipedia article on Condos
A Knol article about condominiums
Buying a Condo
Is a Condo the Right Home for You?
The Top Four Questions to Consider When Choosing A Condominium Insurance Policy