Oakwood Homes for Sale

Oakwood, a primarily residential neighborhood in Lynchburg, is situated 4 miles from downtown and offers convenient access to major medical centers, a country club, and Randolph College. The area features winding roads and well-manicured yards with homes set back on medium to large lots, surrounded by oak, maple, and sycamore trees. Housing styles include ranch, Cape Cod, Colonial Revival, and new historicism, with many homes dating back to the 1920s and 1940s. Oakwood is known for its mix of longtime residents and young families. E.C. Glass High School, which has a high rating, serves the area and offers an extensive arts program. Rivermont Avenue connects Oakwood to downtown and Randolph College, where residents can enjoy lifelong learning classes and the Dorothy Crandall Bliss Botanic Garden. The neighborhood is car-dependent but has bus stops and bike lanes along Rivermont Avenue and the Blackwater Creek Trail. Local features include the Oakwood Country Club, which offers a pool, tennis courts, and dining, and the nearby Boonsboro Country Club with its top-rated 18-hole golf course. Shopping and dining options are available along Rivermont Avenue and at the Peakland Crossing Shopping Center. Cultural attractions include the Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College, which showcases internationally acclaimed artists. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families and individuals seeking a suburban lifestyle close to city amenities.