Plumstead Real Estate
Plumstead Township – Are you looking for a perfect combination of rural charm and modern convenience? If so, Plumstead Township is the ideal place to call home. The municipality encompasses approximately 27.8 square miles of the eastern portion of central Bucks County. It spans from the Delaware River to Swamp Road and features a mainly steep and rocky topography but also has a lot of productive farm land as well. Although some of that farmland has been developed in recent years and turned into suburban housing developments, Plumstead Township still maintains its rural heritage and has over 2,200 acres of preserved land.
Part of the reason that there has been an influx of development over the past decade is that Plumstead Township is ideally located. Not only is it just minutes from Doylestown Borough, one of the most desirable places to live in Bucks County, but it is also only 40 miles north of Philadelphia and 80 miles from New York City. When combined with the fact that it is also an amazingly scenic municipality and features easy access to major routes and a variety of shopping opportunities, it is not hard to see why so many families have chosen to call Plumstead Township home. There is something so appealing about having your home surrounded by rural scenery but only being 20 minutes from just about anything.
Another major draw for the municipality is the fact that it is located in the desirable Central Bucks School District and is home to numerous recreational activities that appeal to many different types of people. There are 4 township parks which range in size from 7.25 acres to 33.25 acres and include walking paths, natural wildlife areas, tot lots, basketball courts, pavilions and baseball fields. In addition, Owl’s Nest Park is also unique in that it has a fishing pond as well. The parks play host to a variety of organized sporting and recreational activities such as soccer and baseball as being an ideal spot to have a picnic, bird watch, hike or take scenic photographs. For outdoor enthusiasts looking for even more varied activities, Peace Valley Park is located near the southern boundary of the township and features boat ramps, docks ideal for fishing and miles of paved walking trails.
Plumstead Township is the perfect mix of rural and suburban sensibility and it features both new construction and turn of the century homes as well. Whether you prefer living in a close knit community, a custom built home on several acres or want to find that perfect older home with historic charm, it can be found here. Don’t miss your chance to find your dream home. Call Scott Irvin today to find out what homes are available in Plumstead Township and get more details about why it is such a great place to call home.
