South Coventry offers bucolic living among acres of open farmland and rolling hills in northern Chester County. “It’s a pretty rural township; there are only 2600 people in the town,” says Amanda Shaner, administrator of the South Coventry Township. The community is anchored by a commercial center along Pennsylvania Routes 100 and 23 – locally known as Pottstown Pike and Ridge Road. Between the local farms and dense woodlands, residents will find mom-and-pop shops selling everything from fresh produce to craft beers and homegrown wines. The thoroughfares also provide easy access to the hustle and bustle of Philadelphia, which is about a 40-mile drive southeast.
South Coventry offers small town living with plenty of green space.
South Coventry is a small town in Chester County, PA with a population of 2,642.
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Single-family homes with spacious lots
Residential streets wind through the countryside. Single-family homes are tucked away on tree-lined lots that average just over an acre of land. Long driveways lead to Colonial Revival, Cape Cod and ranch-style homes built from the mid-1900s through the early 2020s. Most homes embrace alfresco living with spacious patios, screened-in porches and in-ground pools. Prices for single-family homes range from around $215,000 for a two-bedroom ranch-style home to about $750,000 for a four-bedroom Colonial Revival. In the center of town is Bucktown Crossing, an active adult community with condos ranging from around $230,000 for a one-bedroom unit to $310,000 for a two-bedroom unit.
Traditional single family homes in South Coventry have attached garages and driveways.
Split level homes in South Coventry often sit on sizable lots.
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Country-style eateries, breweries and wineries
A commercial corridor sits in the town center at the intersection of Pennsylvania Routes 100 and 23. “We have about five to seven restaurants with pizzas and subs, things like that,” Shaner says. Ridge is an old-fashioned diner with retro bar stools and a long menu of comfort foods, while Pudges Steaks and Hoagies Coventry is known for its award-winning cheesesteaks. Further west down the winding country roads is La Maison, an upscale French restaurant where Chef Martin Gagné and his wife Janet invite guests into their home each Friday and Saturday for an intimate seven-course dinner. South Coventry boasts a variety of local flavors, with craft beers on tap at Hares Hill Brewing Co. and hand-crafted wines served in the rustic tasting room at Stone Barn Cellars Winery. Red Dog Market sells farm-fresh groceries sourced from local growers, and Giant is about 4 miles north on Pennsylvania Route 100.
Hares Hill Brewing Co. in South Coventry is a popular spot for happy hour.
Pudge's Steaks and Hoagies serves up award winning cheesesteaks in South Coventry.
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Top-rated schools with a low student-teacher ratio
The township is served by the Owen J. Roberts School District, which has an average student-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. Students begin their education at French Creek Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 and earned an A from Niche. Older kids attend the A-minus-rated Owen J. Roberts Middle School and Owen J. Roberts High School. Teens at the high school may enroll in the International Baccalaureate Career Program, an advanced program of study that offers students the opportunity to earn college credit while developing career-related skills in fields such as business management.
French Creek Elementary School has 566 students in grades K-6.
Owen J. Roberts Middle School is a highly rated, public school located in Pottstown, PA
Owen J Roberts is a highly rated public school in Pottstown, PA.
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Explore miles of multi-use trails
Connie Batdorf Park is in the center of town off Pennsylvania Route 100 and has an athletic field, playground and pavilion with picnic tables. Further north is Woody’s Woods. As its name suggests, the park features over 260 acres of woodlands and multi-use trails that connect residents to the neighboring North Coventry Trail Network. Next to the woods is Nature’s Grace Farm, a horse stable that offers private lessons and equestrian camps for all ages.
The path at Towpath Park provide the perfect surface for bicycling.
Parents love bringing their kids to Warwick County Park to play.
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Community farm hosts events
Lundale Farm occupies over 550 acres of land along Pottstown Pike and hosts various events throughout the year. Popular festivities include the Holiday Markers Market, which is held in December and features local artisans, food trucks and festive spirits from Stone Barn Cellars Winery.
Proximity to Philadelphia and Allentown
South Coventry is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Routes 100 and 23, locally known as Pottstown Pike and Ridge Road. The township is centrally located between Philadelphia and Allentown — about a 40-mile drive from both cities. Pottstown Pike connects residents to the Lehigh Valley International Airport, about a 45-mile drive north.
Route 100 cuts directly through South Coventry.
Route 100 & 23 intersect right in the heart of South Coventry.
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