Lower Gwynedd, PA - Homes for Sale and Community Information

The Township of Lower Gwynedd is an upscale suburb of Philadelphia. It's heralded as one of the most prestigious historical districts of Eastern Pennsylvania, with established neighborhoods and the many amenities of a major metropolis just a short drive away.

The highly desirable homes for sale in Lower Gwynedd include single family estates and custom homes with up to 6 bedrooms and 5 baths.

HISTORY

Lower Gwynedd is one of the oldest townships in Montgomery County. The area was settled by Welsh Quakers (the Welsh word "Gwyn Eth" means "white fields") who arrived to find it blanketed with snow. The township itself was founded in 1891 by William Penn, and it essentially shares the history of America's founding city -- Philadelphia. It's the city of Ben Franklin, the Continental Congress, William Penn, the Declaration of Independence and the Liberty Bell. Philadelphia was also the temporary U.S. capital from 1790 to 1800. There are dozens of buildings on the National Registry of Historic places, including the Benjamin Franklin Hotel, the Drexel and Company Building and Carpenter Hall on the Independence Mall.

PARKS & RECREATION

Lower Gwynedd homes for sale draw buyers because of a wide variety of parks and recreational activities available. For water lovers, the Schuylkill River Heritage Area offers a six mile canal for boating, kayaking, and nature watching. The scenic Natural Lands Trust's Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve offers hiking, biking, and horseback riding. There are also neighborhood parks near Lower Gwynedd including Penllyn Woods, Penllyn Park, Oxford Park in North Wales and the peaceful Veterans Memorial Park. Golfers can check in at Old York Road Country Club or Talamore.

ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS

Lower Gwynedd residents enjoy the typical small community events like Oxford Park concerts and farmer's markets. They also head to nearby communities for fun attractions, such as the Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum in Horsham, Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, or the attractions and historic sites of Philadelphia. For a look at the full calendar of Philly action, click here. Just minutes from town, the King of Prussia Mall is among the largest in the U.S. With more than 400 shops, shoppers can make a day of shopping and enjoy more than 40 on-site restaurants.

LOWER GWYNEDD - AN UPSCALE COMMUNITY JUST MINUTES FROM PHILADELPHIA

Lower Gwynedd homes for sale are perfect for people who have earned a luxurious home that's close to the Metro amenities and culture of Philadelphia. House hunters and re-locators should call RE/MAX Action Realtor® Diane Sarkisian, 215-358-1100. She has the latest information, and access to deals on the top real estate available in Lower Gwynedd and all the suburbs of Philadelphia.

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