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Cordaville Triangle Park in Southborough 

To commemorate an area of Southborough where the Cordaville Woolen Factory once stood, the town has erected an area known as the Cordaville Triangle Park. 

In the 19th Century this was the site of the largest factory in town and served as the center of the small mill village known as Cordaville. It was surrounded by the workers' houses which were built by the original mill owner.   

With the Southborough MBTA station standing directly across the street, this park was built to create an inviting space that is both attractive as well as functional. Additional landscaping in the planning stages and this park will serve as a pleasant tribute to another time in Southborough's history.  

The four village of Southborough include: 

Southville

West of Cordaville is the village of Southville. This part of town has some distinct historical buildings like St. Matthews Church and the Cultural Art Center. It is also home to a small artisan community which includes painters, potters and photographers.

Fayville

Fayville is mostly defined by the reservoir and many parts of it enjoy lovely water views and Fay Park. It includes a large area south of Route 9, Fayville Memorial Field, Fayville Village Center and even has its own post office.

Downtown

Southborough's center is also known as Downtown. Main Street runs through this area which is the exact geographic center of town. Along with the town green there is a small group of restaurants, shops and professional buildings as well as the Southborough Town Hall.  It is also the location of the 250 acre campus of St. Mark's, one of the oldest and most prestigious private schools in the area.

Cordaville

Located in the southwest part of Southborough, Cordaville had its start as a 19th century industrial mill village and is now an area with houses that are a combination of older dwellings as well as newer neighborhoods, including Liberty Estates. 

To enhance this quaint and historic area of town, Southborough now welcomes the newest park in town, Cordaville Triangle Park.

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Southborough or Southboro - It's Still a Lovely Town 

There are two ways to spell the name of this convenient town that is located in Worcester County.  "Southborough" is the more formal spelling but many of the residents spell the town as its shortened "Southboro." 

The Town of Southborough

In its early days Southborough

was known as "Stony Brook" and was actually part of the nearby Marlboro (or Malborough) in the 1600s.  The Town of Southborough did not become a town on its own until July 17, 1727.  

During that period, the town of Southborough was primarily a farming and agricultural community with saw and grain mills as well as iron works.  The town's inhabitants spent their days tending crops, working in the orchards and watching over their cattle.  One of the remnants of that life is still the existence with the much beloved Galloway Striped Cows. 

Railroads and small factories began to spring up by the mid 1800s along the two branches of the Sudbury River.  One of these factories was the Cordaville Cotton and Woolen Mill, a mill that made blankets for the Civil War.  Its name "Cordaville" remained as a name to one of the four villages in Southborough. 

By 1898 water was becoming more of an issue for the community and the Fayville Dam was built. Even after this, the town of Southborough remained a rural community until after World War II. The housing boom of that period along the coming of the" high tech" industry along Route 495 began to change the landscape of the entire area. 

Today, there remains a great deal of open space in the town of Southborough with a quarter of the town taken up by the Sudbury Reservoir. And now there are a number of neighborhoods that have been built including Killam Farm, Liberty Estates, Pine Hill Estates and Presidential Estates. 

 

The Southborough Town Hall, called the "Southborough Town House" is part of the downtown area along with a few shops, restaurants and a nail salon (that I frequent.) 

Along with a number of surrounding towns, Northborough (Northboro), Marlborough (Marlboro) and Westborough (Westboro), the town of Southborough has two distinct ways to spell its name.  

How do you spell "Southborough?" 

Actually, whichever way you choose.

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Pine Hill Estates - Southborough Massachusetts

In a picturesque and wooded area of Southborough is the luxury community of Pine Hill Estates.   

Pine Hill Road leads into Nichols Street, then Joslin Lane and culminates into the circular driveway and cul de sac of Witherbee Lane.  

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The homes in Pine Hill Estates range in size from 4,000 square feet to over 6,000 square feet; some with regal brick fronts and others with distinctive and elegant designs. 

Most of the homes in this coveted neighborhood sit on lots that are over an acre in size and have back yards that offer wooded privacy.  

The pride of the community of Pine Hill Estates is evident in the stately grounds and meticulous landscaping as well as sidewalks throughout for child safety. 

Quality abounds with amenities that include gourmet kitchens, high-end appliances, custom moldings, cathedral ceilings, spacious master suites and finished basements.   

It's a short walk from your door to nearby scenic Sudbury Reservoir with surrounding trails for hiking and biking and the convenience of the Mass Pike and the Southborough MBTA is only a few minutes away. 

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If you would like to look at homes Southborough or in any of the Metrowest area, please call my office at 508-881-6230.  Let my experience in relocation help you to make the right decision on a new home.

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Just off of Southville Road and nestled in some of the prettiest conservation land in town is the community of Liberty Estates, Southborough.

Constitution Drive leads into the development on one end and connects with Liberty Drive forming a circle around the Liberty Conservation Area. Off of Constitution are the cul de sac neighborhoods of Independence Drive and Adams Circle.  Wentworth Drive completes the community with a third cul de sac setting. 

With street names that are so deeply symbolic of a colonial period in history, it is no surprise that this lovely neighborhood is made up of homes that are quintessential colonials in the classic tradition. 

The homes include a few hip roofs, federal fronts, garrisons and some just straight faced colonials.  Most enjoy level yards, stunning gardens and park like settings.  

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The home sizes in this development range from 2000 square feet to over 4000 square feet and lot sizes begin at a half acre and go to up to 4 acres.  

Homes in Liberty Estates were built from the mid 1980s into the mid 1990s and vary in their amenities and upgrades. 

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One of the best features of Liberty Estates is its convenient location.  You can walk to the MBTA train station and the Mass Pike is only a few minutes away. 

Also, Hopkinton State Park is within walking distance where you can enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, swimming and picnics during the summer months.

Southborough was recently named Number 31 in the nation on CNN Money's 100 Best Places to Live in 2009, and second in the nation for towns in which income was over $100,000. 

The town's public school system is highly ranked and Southborough is home to the prestigious St. Mark's School.  In addition, the Fay School has the distinction of being the oldest junior boarding school in the country serving grades 1 through nine on its 35 acre campus. 

If you are interested in moving into Southborough or any town in the Metrowest, please call me at 508-881-6230.  Let my experience in this area help you to find the right neighborhood to call home. 

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Killam Farm  - Southborough Massachusetts 

Killam Farm is a cul de sac subdivision located on Killam Farm Road in Southborough, Massachusetts. 

This 10-house community was built from 1998 to 1999 by Brendon Homes, a well-known and award-winning builder of homes in the Metrowest area and developer of  communities such as Uhlman Farms in Westborough, Brigham Woods in Northborough, as well as Presidential Estates and Schipper Farms - both in Southborough. 

The homes in Killam Farm are all classic colonials that are 2,500 to over 3,000 square feet in size and situated on lots that range from 17,000 square feet to over an acre. 

 

These stately homes feature open floor plans, high ceilings, generous kitchens and some residences have libraries or first floor offices and master suites. 

Hallmarks of the neighborhood are lush and meticulous landscaping and private, wooded lots. 

Killam Farm is one of the most convenient locations available to the daily commuter with the MBTA station only a half mile away and all major routes within minutes.  

For summer activities, Hopkinton State Park is within a mile from this neighborhood where you can enjoy boating, hiking, swimming and picnicking.  

The town of Southborough was recently named Number 31 in the nation on CNN Money's 100 Best Places to Live in 2009, and second in the nation for towns in which income was over $100,000. 

Southborough's public school system is highly ranked and the town is home to the prestigious St. Mark's School.  In addition, the Fay School is the oldest junior boarding school in the country serving grades 1 through nine on its 35 acre campus. 

If your plans are bringing you to the Southborough or any town in the Metrowest Massachusetts area and you would like to tour any of the available homes, please call me at 508-881-6230.

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Is it Southborough Town House or Southborough Town Hall? 

In the heart of Southborough on 17 Common Street, you will find a building that is identified as "Southborough Town House."  This building is actually Southborough's official town hall. 

The Southborough Town Hall is open for business on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m; Tuesday from 8:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m. and on Fridays the town hall is open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. 

The town hall is located in a pretty setting in the center of town right next to St. Mark's Church. 

St. Mark's is an Episcopal church that was founded in 1860 by Joseph Burnett.  Burnett was a Southborough resident and a businessman and chemist.  He developed and marketed his world-famous Burnett Vanilla Extract and was also the owner of Deerfoot Farms.  

As a successful local business owner as well as a concerned citizen, Burnett founded St. Mark's School and St. Mark's Church. St. Mark's School is not far from the town center.  Located on 250 acres in its historic setting, the campus provides a beautiful setting with its Tudor styled buildings for the distinguished private school which is now in its 140th year. 

Joseph Burnett also played a role in the founding of the Fay School which is across the street from the Southborough town hall. 

The Fay School in Southborough was founded in 1866 and is a coeducational day and boarding school for 465 students ranging from pre-kindergarten through grade 9.  The school attracts students throughout the country as well as fifteen foreign countries.  Through its exceptional program it strives to prepare children for the challenging world of secondary school education as well as beyond school life itself.

The town of Southborough borders on Westborough, Hopkinton and Ashland. 

On a beautiful day like today you can walk through the Southborough town center and admire, not only these historic buildings, but also the war memorial and symbolic cannon on the green.

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Presidential Estates in Southborough, Massachusetts is located off of prestigious Sears Road which borders the Marlborough town line. 

This luxury community includes the streets - Presidential Drive, Kennedy Lane and Glennwood Road.  

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Homes in Presidential Estates were all custom built and sit on lots that are 1 ½ to 5 acres with estate like settings in an environment of elegance and sophistication. 

Unlike typical subdivisions where properties are all built in a similar style, the homes in Presidential Estates  were individually crafted with each property exuding a uniqueness that is distinctly its own.  

A number of homes in this community were built by Brendon Homes, a well-known and award-winning builder of homes in the Metrowest area and developer of  communities such as Uhlman Farms in Westborough, Brigham Woods in Northborough, as well as Killam Farm and Schipper Farms - both in Southborough. 

Homes in Presidential Estates range from 4000 square feet to over 6000 square feet, with a few exceeding that size. 

Amenities include stunning woodworking, state-of-the-art kitchens, multiple fireplaces,  3-car garages as well as some inground pools. 

The individuality of the homes in this refined subdivision is seen in the alternating uses of brick and stone finishes as well as the variation of the styles that have been built. 

This entire part of town lends itself to a feeling of great open space as well as a crucial sense of privacy between each of the residences.  

Presidential Estates along with the Sears Road area, in general, is one of the premium luxury settings in the Metrowest area.

The town of Southborough was recently named Number 31 in the nation on CNN Money's 100 Best Places to Live in 2009, and second in the nation for towns in which income was over $100,000. 

Southborough's public school system is highly ranked and the town is home to the prestigious St. Mark's School.  In addition, the Fay School is the oldest junior boarding school in the country serving grades 1 through nine on its 35 acre campus. 

Southborough is one of the most convenient locations in the Metrowest area with an MBTA Commuter Rail station as well as its proximity to Routes 495 and the Mass Pike. 

For information on Presidential Estates or any neighborhood in the Metrowest area, please call at 508-881-6230.

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