Western Railroad
The Main Line: Healthy Country Living for Philadelphia’s Elite by Tom Gilmour
The Pennsylvania Railroad is a treasured piece of Real Estate in the game of Monopoly. Philadelphia’s Main Line, the jewel of this railroad, carries the regions elite business executives and most influential minds between their city jobs and their country homes. All along this strip of tracks, business men started nurturing their own dreams and communities like Radnor to Lower Merion township flourished. Today some of the finest educational institutions in the United States are located in these western suburbs of the city of brotherly love. What are most impressive about this region are the historic homes, country estates and beautiful mansions that attract celebrities and future executives to call the Main Line home.
Many stone homes inspired in classical architectural designs such as Colonial Revival, Tudor or Romantic Revival has long been glazing the Main Line area with their breathtaking and sophisticated structures. Noteworthy historical locations in Bryn Mawr are The Baldwin School, Bryn Mawr College and just up the road is Villanova University represent fine examples of early Pennsylvania architecture. Many of the Bryn Mawr mansions vary from the traditional center hall floor plans which dominate other suburban communities by offering historic homes for sale that is asymmetrical in design. These multi-million dollar estates that surround these reputable institutions tend offer homeowners larger gourmet kitchens and spacious bedroom suites than those typical of the historic homes for sale in Philadelphia.
Since many of the Bryn Mawr mansions were constructed in the early 20th century, the architectural designs specifically suit their era of entertainment including larger formal living rooms, huge dining areas and foyers for receiving guests. Other Main Line Estates for sale can be found near Villanova University and are considered by some as the actual heart of the region. A lesurly drive down Conestoga Road will present you with one stately mansion after another. If you enjoy the serenity and contoured landscapes of a golf course, the Radnor Country Club, Overbrook and Aronomick Golf Clubs play host to some of the most sought after Philadelphia real estate available today. Picturesque backyard patios have been the centerpieces in many home remodeling catalogues like Home and Garden and the EP Henry collection.
Philadelphia real estate owners have been successful in preserving its rich history where people are able to steal a glimpse of what it was like to live among the society elite during the 1800’s. Historic Society Hill homes show off the city dwellings of the business executives but the main line is where the top executive goes for healthy country living and playing during their time away from the business. Along the cobblestone streets between Walnut, Lombard, Front and 8th Streets are arrayed with historic homes for sale in Philadelphia that will surely take your breath away. The Bryn Mawr mansions will steal your heart and mind. Whether you are looking for main line estates for sale in Lower Merion township or out towards the western end in Radnor township, one fact that stands the test of time, you will be nestled in the lap of luxury all along the jewel of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
About the Author
Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty is the Philadelphia real estate agent of choice if you are interested in Main Line estates for sale, mansions in Bryn Mawr or looking for beautiful historic homes for sale in Philadelphia.
For inquiries about this article, please contact:
Tom Gilmour
e-Xplorations Internet Marketing
Search Marketing Specialist in Bucks County
e.xplorations.com@gmail.com
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