1) Location, location, location! Just twelve miles west of Boston and within an easy drive to and from Route 95/128, the Mass Pike/Route 90, and Route 9, Wellesley is sited perfectly for driving east, west, north and south of Boston, whether commuting to work or travelling to New England mountains, beaches, and lakes. 2) Education. Consistently ranked as one of the top three school systems in the state and one of the best in the country. 3) Transportation. The MBTA and Amtrak Commuter Rail systems both offer ample rail service in and out of Boston. Wellesley has three commuter rail stations: Wellesley Center, Wellesley Hills and Wellesley Farms, all of which have service to South Station in Boston's financial district, with a stop at Boston's Back Bay Station. The MBTA Green Line runs between Back Bay Boston and the Riverside Station on the Newton/Wellesley boundary. 4) College town. Wellesley College, Babson College, and Mass Bay Community College all offer cultural and community activities. 5) The nation's oldest continuous high school footbal rivalry. The annual Thanksgiving Day football game between Wellesley High School and neighboring Needham High School has been contested since 1882 and is credited with sparking the national tradition of Thanksgiving Day football games. 6) Shopping. From luxury item retailers like Dover Saddlery, DePrisco Jewelers and Gretta Luxe to small, boutiques like The Monogram Source, Potpourri Designs and Smatterings, Wellesley offers a large range of shopping opportunites. 7) Dining. From the famed Blue Ginger at one end of the dining spectrum to the popular College Square Pizza at the other, Wellesley offers restaurants of every ethnic persuasion and suitable for every budget. If you want to let me know what you think makes Wellesley a unique and wonderful place to call home, or if you are interested in finding out about moving to Wellesley, please contact me.  Ann Burford, ABR, Pinnacle Realtor Cell: 781.910.1419 Office: 781.237.5000 aburford@PinnacleHouses.com | 
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