Welcome to Doylestown-Buckingham, Pennsylvania
Scenic, historic, and well-preserved area that has a charming, small-town feel
Bucolic and idyllic, the Doylestown-Buckingham area provides an exceptional place to live. Each of these towns features a distinct personality — but share the same storybook-like charm. Doylestown is the more bustling part of the area, since it is set in a small-town environment. Buckingham is far more residential and is a suburban-rural hybrid. Certain areas feel solidly placed in the countryside, while others are more populated.
Compared to neighboring communities, Doylestown and Buckingham are a great value for home buyers. Properties of every size and style exist within each of these towns. Whether in search of a historic Colonial-style home or a newer build in the suburbs, this area provides an abundance of choices. Search and find Doylestown-Buckingham homes for sale presented by Douglas Pearson.
What to Love
- Small-town, storybook-like setting
- Bucolic and scenic neighborhoods
- Locally-owned restaurants and stores
- Top-rated public schools
- Multiple greenspaces and golf courses
Local Lifestyle
Living in either Doylestown or Buckingham is a pleasure. Commercial and residential areas alike feel almost too perfect to be real. Strolling along the streets of Doylestown, one could easily think that they’ve walked onto a movie set. Theaters with vintage marquees, perfectly landscaped yards, and quaint storefronts make this town a favorite among locals and visitors alike. In Buckingham, sprawling lawns, spacious homes, and tree-lined roads give the town a homey and cozy atmosphere.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
The heart of Doylestown is a vibrant small town, offering an eclectic selection of restaurants and shops.
Upon touring the area for the first time, there are several restaurants that residents highly recommend. The first is
Slate Bleu. Inspired by traditional French bistros, order from a menu that includes soupe de poisson (fish soup), steak au poivre, and frozen grapefruit martinis.
Honey Restaurant offers upscale dishes in a cozy and approachable setting. Other top recommendations include
Genevieve’s Kitchen,
SkyRoast Coffee, and
86 West.
Doylestown also provides ample places to shop. In the area, you can find a balanced mix of national chains and locally-owned stores. Steps from home, locals can browse the latest arrivals at
Monkey's Uncle, Striker Soccer Supplies,
Simply Fresh by McCaffrey's (gourmet grocery store), and
Bike Works.
Things to Do
Both Doylestown and Buckingham boast an impressive list of things to do. Use your leisure time to explore nature, try locally-produced wine, or attend an exciting community event.
The Doylestown-Buckingham area is well-known for its fun events and festivals. Check out the local calendar for dates of the Bucks County Classic Bicycle Race, the Doylestown Arts Festival, and the annual Christmas tree lighting.
Enjoy watching the latest independent and foreign films? Head to the
County Theater, which displays current movies on a classic marquee. Close by, the
Mercer Museum (which showcases early tools, cars, and equipment) and the
Michener Museum (a non-profit art museum) are two other must-see hotspots.
Schools
Parents of school-aged children have plenty of highly-rated places to send their children in Doylestown and Buckingham.
- Central Bucks High School-East, 10/10 rating on GreatSchools.org, 9th grade through 12th grade
- Cold Spring Elementary School, Kindergarten through 6th grade
- Doyle Elementary School, Kindergarten through 6th grade
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Douglas Pearson is a Philadelphia Real Estate Agent at Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty. Douglas Pearson's specialty is the luxury real estate market in Philadelphia.
