Why Live in Green Knoll
Green Knoll in Bridgewater, located about 40 miles from New York City, offers a blend of history, nature, and classic style within the Watchung Mountains. This neighborhood provides a pastoral lifestyle with suburban charm, featuring traditional homes such as Colonials, ranch styles, and Cape Cods, along with larger modern custom estates. Residents enjoy modest yards or gardens, and the area attracts both young professionals and retirees. Local amenities include shopping and dining along Washington Valley and Chimney Rock Roads, with popular spots like Chimney Rock Inn, Gabriel’s Fountain Kitchen & Creamery, Café Venezia Ristorante Italiano, and Hills of Herat Afghan Restaurant. Chimney Rock Crossing shopping center features Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack, and Saks Off 5th. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Mountain Park, Washington Valley Reservoir, and Buttermilk Falls, or play frisbee golf at Chimney Rock Park. Green Knoll is served by highly rated schools, including Angelo L. Tomaso School, Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School, and Bridgewater-Raritan High School, which offers specialized programs in business, engineering, visual arts, and music. While the neighborhood lacks direct train access to New York City, residents can transfer at Newark, with car commuting facilitated by nearby I-287 and Route 78.
