A mix of quiet and convenience in East Nottingham Township
East Nottingham Township is a residential community on the outskirts of the busier Oxford borough. “It has the small-town vibe with lots of country land, farms, and you can find an Amish stand almost anywhere,” says Sarah Dougherty, an employee at the Nottingham Inn Kitchen & Creamery and a resident of over 20 years. “You get the feel where everybody is family — even if you leave, you often end up coming back.” The area has suburban and rural neighborhoods, one community park and little commercial development. Though it seems secluded, locals are never too far from everyday amenities, with Oxford’s town center 3 miles away.
Vintage tractors showcase East Nottingham Township’s farming heritage.
East Nottingham Township center offers a quiet community setting.
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A wide range of single-family homes and prices
Homes in East Nottingham Township reflect an array of styles and eras. Options span from 18th- and 19th-century farmhouses on secluded lots to New Traditional properties and Colonial Revivals in suburban neighborhoods. Modest builds from the late 20th century are also available and often bear Cape Cod and ranch-style architecture. Most homes sell for around $300,000 to $600,000, though houses needing renovations can start in the $100,000 range. A new construction home or an acreage property may surpass $700,000. The CAP Index Crime Score is also 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Colonial Revival home reflects classic style in East Nottingham Township.
Renovated farmhouse-style home blends updates in East Nottingham Township.
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Six campuses in the Oxford Area School District
The Oxford Area School District scores a B-minus rating from Niche. Students attend four schools between kindergarten and sixth grade, each serving one or two grade levels. All elementary schools receive Niche ratings in the B range. Penn’s Grove School for seventh and eighth grade earns a B-minus. B-rated Oxford Area High offers many extracurriculars and organizations, from the Future Farmers of America program to a ski and snowboarding club.
Oxford Area High School serves East Nottingham Township students in grades 9-12.
Penn’s Grove School educates East Nottingham Township students in grades 7 and 8.
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Local dining and big-box stores close to home
For a meal out, Post House Family Restaurant provides a classic American diner experience, with retro barstools, checkered floors and buffets. The Nottingham Inn Kitchen & Creamery is another community classic. “It was always a little breakfast house, originally owned by the Herr’s chip company, whose first factory is next door,” Dougherty says. “In 2011, it reopened independently with an ice cream store in the front and a restaurant with a full bar in the back — it’s always a very fun atmosphere.” Additional dining options are available on Third and Market streets in downtown Oxford, 3 miles away.
Despite its rural layout, the township has a few stores. BB’s Grocery Outlet and Ace Hardware provide essentials without driving into the heart of Oxford. The closest Walmart, other big retailers and fast-food spots are within 5 miles of most homes at Oxford Commons. Next door to the shopping center, the Oxford Farmers Market sells regional Amish goods all year round.
Post House Family Restaurant offers classic diner meals near East Nottingham Township.
Nottingham Inn Kitchen serves classic meals near East Nottingham Township.
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Recreation ranges from community parks to nature preserves
The Oxford Area Regional Park is a central gathering space in East Nottingham Township. Residents around the borough visit its dog park, baseball diamond and open fields for events. The park hosts the Oxford Harvest Festival, which rings in fall with vendors and live music, as well as an Easter egg hunt in the spring with a bunny petting zoo. Hikers and birders go to Chrome Barrens Preserve, while Nottingham County Park, within 6 miles, has horse trails and ponds for fishing. The Wyncote Golf Club, 5 miles away, is open to the public.
Oxford Memorial Park offers playgrounds near East Nottingham Township.
Chrome Trail winds through scenic preserve near East Nottingham Township.
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Three big cities nearby
U.S. Route 1 is the busiest thoroughfare in town. Wilmington, Delaware, is 30 miles east, and Baltimore and Philadelphia are within 60 miles. Most East Nottingham residents drive to these cities for commercial flights.
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