Applecross — Neighborhood Guide

Applecross Country Club Community • East Brandywine Township, Downingtown, Chester County, PA 19335

A short video about Applecross in East Brandywine Township is coming soon—
in the meantime, use this guide to explore the homes, amenities, location, and what to know before you buy or sell.

Living in Applecross

Applecross is a master-planned golf-course community in East Brandywine Township with a Downingtown, PA 19335 mailing
address. Built around the Applecross Country Club and its 18-hole course, the neighborhood offers a mix of townhomes,
carriage homes, single-family properties, and estate homes along tree-lined streets and walking paths.

Construction began in the late 2000s and continued into the 2010s, creating a community that feels modern while still
established. Residents have on-site access to indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center and yoga studio, tennis
courts, trails, and clubhouse dining, with optional golf memberships for those who want full use of the course. All
of this is located just off Route 322 and the Route 30 bypass, a short drive from Exton, Downingtown, and the PA
Turnpike.

Quick Facts — Applecross

Square footage, lot size, bedroom/bath count, and finishes vary significantly between townhomes, carriage homes,
single-family and estate homes. Always confirm details for a specific property using current listing data and public
records.

Homes & Floor Plans in Applecross

Applecross was designed with multiple product lines. Carriage homes and townhomes are typically multi-level layouts
with attached garages and association-maintained exteriors. Many of these homes offer around 2,000 to 3,000+ square
feet of finished living space, open-concept main levels, and flexible lower levels that can be finished as rec rooms,
offices, or guest space.

Single-family detached homes range from smaller ranches to large two-story colonials and estate homes. Published
neighborhood information notes ranch homes starting around 1,300 square feet, larger single-family homes extending
past 4,000 square feet, and some estate properties beyond that. Many floor plans feature two-story foyers, open
kitchen/family-room areas, first- or second-floor primary suites (depending on model), and 2–3 car garages. A
large percentage of homes include full basements, often finished with additional living space.

Lot sizes for the single-family product vary from roughly 0.18-acre parcels up to about an acre for the estate
sections, with a mix of golf-course-front, open-space, and interior lots. When comparing homes, it's important
to look at product type, square footage, lot size, golf or open-space views, and the level of interior and exterior
updating.

HOA, Amenities & Lifestyle

Applecross is governed by a master homeowners association, professionally managed by FirstService Residential. The
HOA coordinates community standards, amenity operations, and common-area maintenance across the entire Applecross
Country Club neighborhood. Fees vary by home type and can change over time, but typically cover common-area
maintenance, landscaping for many home types, trash removal, and access to the community amenities. Exact details
should always be confirmed in the current HOA documents for a specific home.

Residents benefit from a wide array of on-site amenities, including indoor and outdoor resort-style pools, separate
children's areas, a jacuzzi, a full fitness center with modern equipment, a yoga and cross-training studio,
tennis courts, basketball, walking trails, and clubhouse dining and social spaces. A resident sports membership is
available to all homeowners and typically includes use of the fitness facilities, pools, tennis courts, and social
events, plus limited golf access each year. Full golf memberships are available separately through the club for those
who want regular play on the Applecross course.

The result is a community where daily fitness, recreation, and social options are built in. Still, buyers should
carefully review the HOA and club membership documents to understand exactly what is included with a particular
property and what requires an additional club membership.

Location & Surrounding Area

Applecross sits just off PA-322 (Horseshoe Pike) near the Route 30 bypass, with community entrances off Bollinger
Road and Applecross Boulevard. From here, residents are minutes from shopping and dining in Downingtown and Exton,
and less than 10 minutes from the Downingtown exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The community is also within a
reasonable drive of King of Prussia and other major employment centers along the Route 202 corridor.

Regional rail service is available at the Downingtown and Thorndale SEPTA/Amtrak stations, providing options for
commuting toward Philadelphia and points west. Nearby recreation includes local parks, Brandywine-area trails, and
broader Chester County open spaces, with Applecross's own walking paths and golf course adding day-to-day
recreation within the community itself.

Buyers comparing neighborhoods in East Brandywine and the wider Downingtown area often look at Applecross alongside
other planned communities and golf-course neighborhoods to balance amenity access, HOA structure, and proximity to
work, schools, and shopping.

School District & Taxes

Applecross is located within the Downingtown Area School District. Neighborhood write-ups note that Applecross
students have been associated with schools such as Brandywine Wallace or Beaver Creek at the elementary level, and
Downingtown Middle and Downingtown West at the secondary level, but assignments vary by section and can change as the
district adjusts boundaries. Anyone making decisions based on schools should confirm current attendance zones
directly with DASD for the exact property address.

Property taxes depend on the assessed value of each home and the current tax rates for Chester County, East Brandywine
Township, and the school district. For planning purposes, your lender, tax professional, or local government offices
can provide up-to-date estimates based on your budget and timeframe.

Market Snapshot & Next Steps

Market activity in Applecross can vary based on how many homes are listed in each product line at any given time.
Townhomes, carriage homes, mid-sized singles, and estate homes all serve different buyer segments, so broad
“average” statistics for the neighborhood or the 19335 ZIP code may not reflect the value of a specific property.

Because public data changes quickly as new listings appear and others go under contract, a meaningful analysis
requires looking at recent comparable sales and current competition within the same product type and section of
Applecross, adjusting for square footage, lot size, golf or open-space views, finished basements, and updates.

If you're considering a move in or out of Applecross, The Cyr Team can prepare a custom pricing and timing plan
based on your goals, the specific home, and how Applecross compares with other East Brandywine and Downingtown-area
communities.

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