In the wooded north hills of Pittsburgh, where streams meander across acres of park land, sits the exquisite residential borough of Fox Chapel. Generations ago, affluent residents of this area built grand manor homes that have withstood the test of time, and today, new wealth has established itself next to old. Just 6 miles from downtown, this borough remains one of the most coveted places to live in the entire Pittsburgh metropolitan area, with amenities that include top-notch education and luxury living rivaled by none. Covering nearly eight and one-half square miles, Fox Chapel is 100 percent residential -- with the exception of churches, private clubs and schools -- and is the wealthiest borough or township in the entire region. From the Shady Side Academy School founded in 1922, to the Field Club golf course -- a country club with undisputed grace -- Fox Chapel offers its residents the very best. And that’s not all. Fox Chapel is the annual host to the PGA Senior Open, and it even boasts a yacht club along the Ohio River. Fox Chapel is also known for the residents who have called it home. From the Heinzes to the Carnegies, many of the most prominent families in Pittsburgh history have lived in Fox Chapel, in sprawling estates that still stand today. Fox Chapel’s wooded hills, parkland, and residential developments with lot sizes that average one acre or greater are a valuable regional asset, and this area is a shining example of what can be done to preserve a rural atmosphere in the midst of urbanization. Its close proximity to the business and cultural hub of downtown Pittsburgh, as well as its award-winning school district, make Fox Chapel a premier community in which to live. Perhaps this is the neighborhood you've been looking for?

• published: 18 Jan 2017
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