While between homes recently, we rented a rennovated twin in Ardmore, not far from the wooded area at Spring and Holland Avenues, which is the perimeter of Haverford College's luxurious campus. Campus grounds include an extensive nature trail, duck pond, acres of athletic fields, quality collegiate sporting activities, cultural activities, theater, movies, classical music, a-level lectures, recitals, cafe, student center.
The neighborhoods and communiities with walking proximity to any of the various Small universities along the R5 offer many perks, as indicated above. Haveford College is only one of the R5-friendly educational oasis' which offer everything from state park level, sculpted grounds to occassional world-class entertainment. just a stroll from your backdoor. Others include: Harcum College, Bryn Mawr University, Rosemont College St. Joseph's University, Villanova Universisty, Eastern College Philadelphia Community College. University of Pennsylvania, Drexel. Each are served by the on-campus or nearby R5 stations including 30th Street Station, Penn Center, Market East, Overbrook, Merion, Ardmore, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Rosemont, Villanova, Radnor.
Residing in a desireable setting close to a university can offer many recreational and entertainment options which not only offer a richer quality of life, but also help to insure and enhance your home's value.
