Winston-Salem Neighborhood Guide – Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest is the best of many worlds. It offers great schools, tons of beautiful trees, easy access to any necessity, and luxurious yet affordable houses. 

There are two parts of Sherwood Forest – Old Sherwood Forest and New Sherwood Forest. Old Sherwood Forest runs from Silas Creek Parkway to N. Peace Haven Rd. but doesn’t quite reach Robinhood Rd. or Country Club Rd. Whereas, New Sherwood Forest is on the other side of Peace Haven Rd. and ends before Meadowlark Rd.

Top Four Best Features of Sherwood Forest

1. Amazing Educational Opportunities.

One things residents of this neighborhood love most are the top schools. Both Old and New Sherwood Forest are home to top-rated schools, such as Sherwood Forest Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School.

2. Real Neighbors.

Sherwood Forest is one of those neighborhoods that residents tend to actually know their neighbors. It’s quaint enough to be a place to raise a family and diverse enough to enjoy staying for years and growing old here. 

3. Mix of Architectural Styles.  

You won’t tend to find all the same cookie-cutter type houses in this neighborhood. Most are unique and offer a wide variety of floor plans, architectural styles, and amenities. When looking for a house in this neighborhood, you are sure to find something the entire family will love and want to call home.

4. Centrality within Winston-Salem. 

As Sherwood Forest neighborhood is located just off Silas Creek Parkway it lies right in the middle of North and South Winston-Salem. This means there is easy and fast access to all sides of the city.

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