Pennsylvania

This quaint Brandywine Valley town exudes an energetic, youthful vibe. In the bustling downtown area, casual eateries and food-centric events satiate hungry palates, and charming shops line the streets. Downtown West Chester is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Its small-town charm and cosmopolitan tastes prompted The Philadelphia Inquirer to call West Chester “ ... one of the world’s most perfect small towns.” For urban pleasures, residents can drive 30 minutes to Wilmington and 45 minutes to Philadelphia's Center City.

West Chester is home to The Watermark at Bellingham.

Media is proudly known as “Everybody’s Hometown,” thanks to the diversity and inclusiveness of its residents. Although only 30 minutes from Philadelphia's Center City, Media’s compact, walkable downtown has a small-town vibe, with a friendliness that results from its Quaker beginnings. Shop and dine around Media’s State Street, but for every kind of shopping experience, the Springfield and King of Prussia Malls are nearby.

Media is home to Rose Tree Place.

The town of Blue Bell, outside Philadelphia, has been a great place to live since 1701. At that time, Blue Bell contained one inn, a store, post office, blacksmith, wheelwright shops, and six dwellings. Today, Blue Bell is known for gracious homes, leafy parks, and a multitude of shops, from intimate boutiques to nearby Ikea, the first in the United States. Philadelphia is a short 35-minute drive away, where world-famous museums, theater, restaurants, and historical sites like the Liberty Bell await. 

Blue Bell is home to Blue Bell Place.

Wilmington is located in the heart of the beautiful Brandywine Valley, near the world-famous Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Museum and Gardens, and the Brandywine River Museum. Wilmington is home to Rockland Place.

Named Maryland’s best place to live in 2018 by Money magazine, Rockville is home to some of the nation’s and the world’s most prominent biomedical and technology companies. It’s home to The Seneca Rockville.

Located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Upper Marlboro is part of a larger area undergoing positive, transformative development. The nearby Washington Metro transit takes you to all the attractions and cultural events in Washington, D.C., fewer than five miles away. It’s home to The Sky Bridge at Town Center.

Fairfax has roots dating back to the 1700s, with many buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. History buffs will appreciate the Fairfax County Courthouse, which was used as military headquarters by Union forces during the Civil War. Today, Fairfax boasts a walkable downtown with shops and restaurants, and George Mason University, Virginia’s largest public research university, where talks and sporting events are open to the public. Fairfax residents enjoy easy access by Metro and bus to Washington D.C.

Fairfax is home to one Watermark community, The Providence.

Established in 1749, Alexandria is best known as George Washington’s hometown. Beautiful Old Town Alexandria is a nationally designated historic district and a walker’s delight, with over 200 independent restaurants and boutiques, and intimate historic museums.

Centrally situated on the banks of the Potomac River, Alexandria is 5 miles south of Washington D.C., and a water taxi away from National Harbor. Just 9 miles south of Old Town is George Washington’s Mount Vernon, where visitors can walk through the historic grounds, examine documents, and gain a greater understanding of our nation’s first president.

Alexandria is home to one Watermark community, The Landing.