Within a 15-20 minute commute, travel to downtown Pittsburgh, enjoy cultural and sports centers in The Golden Triangle. In nearby Oakland and Shadyside, enjoy the convenience and quality healthcare services at nationally renowned hospitals. Top-notch universities dot the landscape including The University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Carlow College and Chatham Co
llege. Fox Chapel Borough offers prestigious homes on treed lots and secluded estates tucked away on quiet lanes. Shady Side Academy, a well-respected private school system K-12 is located within the Borough. O’Hara and Indiana Townships host comfortable established neighborhoods and new construction housing options plus easy access to shopping at the expansive Pittsburgh Mills Galleria Mall. Recreational facilities abound. Multiple municipal parks, an indoor sports arena, sports fields for all sports/ages, horseback riding, and recreational golf courses are well within the areas’ boundaries. Aspinwall, Blawnox and Sharpsburg are slightly more urban, more historic sidewalk communities within walking distance to quaint shopping districts. Discover the beautiful architecture and preservation of circa early 1900's homes here. Chamber of Commerce activities keep residents busy year long with parades, home tours, and seasonal festivities. Also representative of Howard Hanna’s strong market presence are the areas of Oakmont Borough and Hampton Township. The charming town of Oakmont offers varied home styles, sidewalks, blocks of shops and trendy restaurants, bordering the Allegheny River. The town is crowned by the renowned Oakmont Country Club, home to the US Open and numerous prestigious golf tournaments over the years. Hampton Township adjoins the Fox Chapel area. It encompasses country settings, newer home neighborhoods, and is situated near major shopping, and I-376 (PA Turnpike). Hampton School District is the highest rated public school system in the Northern region of Pittsburgh according to the Pittsburgh Business Times 2009 Report.
