Many immigrants from the United States and other English-speaking
countries have chosen to make their homes in Bet Horon; attracted by its
proximity to Jerusalem (11 minutes by car) and its pastoral setting. Bet Horon was established in 1977 as a planned modern suburban
development. The founders of Bet Horon envisioned a pleasant and carefully
designed communal environment in which all residents would play a role in
shaping the character of the community. The community is particularly proud
of the tolerance and cooperation among the religious and secular members
of the community; and the excellent relations between the many
English-speaking immigrants in the community and the native Israelis. The community of Bet Horon today comprises 120 families, with another 60
families scheduled to move in upon completion of the Dragot Horon project. The Dragot Horon development consists of both two-story private homes
and completely refurbished duplex "Aahkubiot" faced in Jerusalem Stone.
The homes are finished to a very high standard and include marble flooring,
a deluxe kitchen and a jacuzzi. The first stage of this development was
sold out; homes in the second stage are now offered for sale at the
following prices:
Private Homes (145 sq. meters) with 3 Bedrooms and 100 sq. meter gardens
are offered for $199,000
Duplex Ashkubiot (144-168 sq. meters) with 5 Bedrooms, a garden and a
25 sq. meter terrace are offered for $126,000 (unfinished second floor)
and from $138,000 (completely finished)
Bet Horon is a suburban community nestled in the rolling Jerusalem Mountains,
on the northern leg of the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Highway (the "Ramot Road").
Bet Horon is located just 17 kilometers (10 miles) north of Jerusalem and
35 kilometers (22 miles) from Tel Aviv.