By Teresa Rothaar Aug. 31st, 2010

Luxury Real Estate: Located between Center City Philadelphia and the Main Line, in the Bala Cynwyd/City Line District, Mansion at Bala luxury apartments and townhomes offer the tranquility of country living right next to Center City. Residents live surrounded by trees and tranquil courtyards, across the street from an 18-hole golf course and walking distance from scenic Fairmount Park. However, they are also only minutes away from luxury shopping, museums and cultural attractions, fine dining and the overall excitement of the city.

Mansion at Bala was established in 1885 as a Presbyterian Church. Today, the historic building has been renovated and serves as the complex's clubhouse, with eight new residential buildings (specially designed to blend in with the former church and the surrounding neighborhood) built around it.

Among other fine amenities, all apartments and townhomes include 10-foot ceilings, 8-foot bay windows, granite countertops in the kitchen and marble in the bathroom, classic oak flooring, ceramic tile bathroom floors, wine racks and oversized garden tubs. Select units contain sun rooms, built-in desks and bookcases and double vanity sinks. All residents enjoy access to a clubhouse with a gourmet kitchen and grand room, a business center, a fitness center and a pool.

At Mansion at Bala, parking is not only free, but residents can park in the multi-level parking garage on the same floor where they live, avoiding the need to climb stairs or wait for the elevator.

One-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans are available.