Chestnut Hill is a neighborhood in the Germantown/Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia. The area's boundaries consist of Northwestern Avenue, Creshiem Creek, Stenton Avenue, and the Wissahickon Gorge. The area has long been known for its upscale living opportunities, with records of mansions being built for the area’s elite as early as the late 19th century. Before the area developed into its current glory, William Penn sold the 5,700 acres of land to German investors who he had met in Frankfort Germany. By 1854, the land was annexed to the city of Philadelphia. The area’s ideal location between City Hall and the outlying farms made it an perfect meeting place. The neighborhood’s greenery and general landscape made it a popular with many wealthy vacationers in addition to year-round residents. Today the area still holds its previous appeal. Many affluent Philadelphians call  Chestnut Hill home. In 2007, Chestnut Hill was named as one of the top seven urban enclaves in the country. With its forests that line Wissahickon Street to its lavish retail opportunities on Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill arguably offers the best that Philadelphia has to offer.

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