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by Lauren Bonenberger

An anomaly is plaguing the streets and parking lots of Philadelphia’s suburbs - the number of cars on the road seems to have risen steadily along with the price of gasoline. Memories of hours wasted sitting in traffic and circling full parking lots are as familiar to Philadelphia suburbanites as they are aggravating. And, as the adage goes, “time is money,” which couldn’t be truer as gas swiftly approaches $5 per gallon. Fortunately, W. B. Homes has recognized that people aren’t made of money or time and its new luxury townhome community, Station Square at Ambler, promises a lifestyle in which you can keep more of both.

The 58 unit development, located on South Main Street in the heart of downtown Ambler, is what experts call a "transit oriented development," or TOD. That is, a community built around a transit system, in Station Square’s case, SEPTA’s R5 rail line running from Doylestown to Philadelphia. Before the advent of the automobile, TOD was the original planning system of most major U.S. cities and their suburbs. Its reimplementation in cities across the country, in light of congested roads, rising gas prices and greenhouse gases, has created a renaissance for many small towns built along these transportation corridors.

Recent data shows that Philadelphia-area residents in particular are hitting the rails instead of the roads and saving thousands in the process. According to the American Public Transportation Association, SEPTA’s commuter rail ridership increased 10.4% in the first three months of 2008 alone. Those who are more likely to use public transportation on any given day- namely households with two workers living within three-quarters of a mile of a train station or bus stop- are saving approximately $6,200 per year versus traditional commuters, reports APTA.

As a resident of Station Square at Ambler, your car may very well find a permanent parking spot in your home’s spacious two-car garage. The community’s proximity, just a two block walk, to the R5 train station means that yearly $6,200 savings could be a reality for Station Square homeowners who choose to commute by rail. And you won’t have to go far to dine, shop, exercise or relax either – thanks to Ambler’s newly revitalized Main Street. A convenient 5 minute walk from Station Square, downtown Ambler is home to an eclectic and growing mix of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, gyms, salons and specialty shops causing W. B. Homes to dub this friendly town "the best of both worlds – city living in the burbs."

At Station Square, the amenities of a big city are only a few strides away from your front door. And of course, no city is complete without quality dining and entertainment; the same is true of Ambler. The world is literally at your fingertips, with dining options ranging from Pacific Regional to Mexican, from Italian to Irish. In Ambler, complicated cuisines neighbor small-town staples – a local pizza shop, deli, coffee shop, ice cream shop and sports bar can all be found downtown. The list of places to relax and enjoy Ambler continues to grow each year as more and more people discover what Ambler has to offer.

A night out in Ambler doesn’t stop with dinner. The town boasts a reputable playhouse, Act II, which features actors from both local stages and Broadway, and a newly renovated 3-screen movie theater, the Ambler Theater, with a penchant for art house films. For residents eager to explore Philadelphia’s cultural offerings, a quick 30 minute ride on the R5 puts Station Square residents in the heart of Center City.

But the beauty of Station Square at Ambler lies in its spacious, suburban setting. Each three story, 2,200+ sq. ft. townhome includes a two-car garage and two additional off-street parking spaces within the community’s tree-lined, brick and wrought iron streetscape. Six different elevations featuring combinations of brick, siding, walk-out bay, dormers and standing-seam metal roofs create authentic colonial, old-world charm. The first floor of each standard unit comes equipped with a two-car garage, full laundry room, and “flex room”, perfect for rec room, 4th bedroom, home office or exercise room. The second floor includes separate, spacious living and dining rooms, powder room, custom kitchen with General Electric appliances and Corian countertops, and a breakfast nook with a sliding patio door that opens to a spacious deck. The third floor features a luxurious owner’s suite with volume ceiling, private bath, and walk-in closet; two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the third floor.

W. B. Homes understands that each homeowner has different dreams for his or her home and offers extensive structural options for customization.

    First Floor Options:
  • Add either a Powder Room or Full Bath to service the first floor "Flex Room"
  • Relocate laundry facilities to third floor
  • Add a Patio outside the "Flex Room" slider
    Second Floor Options:
  • Sun Room off the Breakfast Nook
  • 3-sided fireplace between Living and Dining Rooms
  • Covered Porch over Deck
  • Deck Expansions of various sizes
    3rd Floor Options:
  • Owner’s Retreat
  • Third floor Laundry Room
    4th Floor Options:
  • Loft with or without Powder Room or Full Bath

In addition to these structural options, W. B. Homes offers an extensive list of non-structural upgrades and options from hardwood to ceramic tile, from stainless steel appliances to granite countertops, from home security to audio visual and everything in between. And if this lifestyle doesn’t sound tempting enough, the Homeowners Association is happy to free up your weekends by caring for the lawn and landscaping. Home prices start in the low $300’s.

Regardless of what stage of life you’re currently enjoying, whether you’re just starting out, tending to an empty nest or somewhere in between, Station Square has something to offer everyone. Even kids win at Station Square where they can work hard, as students in Wissahickon School District, and play hard, as participants in the various recreational sports programs held at Knight Park, adjacent to the development.

Buying at Station Square at Ambler does not mean simply a change in home address, but a change in lifestyle. Living at Station Square is like going back to a time when people felt a sense of community where they lived, when you could walk across the street to a local park for a morning jog, when you could park your car for a week and accomplish more than you would by driving it. Only a limited number of buyers will get the opportunity to experience what life in Ambler has to offer, so don’t be fuel-ish and visit the Station Square at Ambler Sales Center & Design Center located at 5 Butler Avenue in Downtown Ambler. The Sales & Design Center is now open for business 7 days a week:

Saturday to Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday & Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

You can also visit our website: www.stationsquareatambler.com.