Montgomery is located on the southern border of Somerset County. This 32-square-mile town is perfect for people looking for a “small town feel”. It’s in an excellent area with so much to offer its residents. The northern part of the town is known as Belle Mead, and the lower part is known as Skillman. In between, you’ll find historic villages, charming local businesses, and sprawling picturesque farms. It’s a very popular place for many different types of homebuyers.
The last decade has brought lots of modern housing to Montgomery, with attractive homes fitting every price range. The town has several shopping centers, supermarkets, movie theaters, and restaurants. For nature lovers, there is Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpaca Farm. This 25-acre property is like a fairytale land where visitors can book appointments to walk with an alpaca through the lavender fields. On top of that, there are several parks, sports fields, and running paths throughout the community.
The Montgomery Township School District is highly rated and operates five schools located within the town. The high school was built in 2005 and features state-of-the-art modern facilities. This even includes a TV/radio studio and a top-notch culinary lab. Furthermore, the high school offers dozens of AP classes and honors/accelerated courses. Private school options are also available in the area, with Chapin School and Princeton Day School nearby.
Just about fifty miles southwest of Manhattan, commuters will have about an hour’s drive into New York City. It takes about the same amount of time to get to Philadelphia for those commuting to the city of brotherly love. Train commuters will be happy to hear that the Princeton Junction train station in West Windsor is just a short drive away. The town also has the Princeton Airport located within its borders.
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