Historic Country Home in West Chester, PA – Weekend Escape? Bed and Breakfast?   137 N. Wawaset Road   This is a bit unusual.   I’m writing about a listing that isn’t even mine.   It’s also not anywhere near me, in fact it’s 2000+ miles away, on the East Coast.   But I know this property pretty well, and I thought I would do what I could, through the power and reach of ActiveRain, to help my Mom sell her house.     137 N. Wawaset in West Chester PA offers a wealth of opportunities, including potential Bed and Breakfast or a country home escape form the city, by virtue of its uniqueness.   Nestled in the hills a few miles outside town on the edge of fox hunting country, 137 N. Wawaset, c. 1750, is on 4+ acres of land with gardens and plentiful trees, set far back from a country road at t... 06/28/2012

Thursdays have a special meaning in East Goshen Township.  It's the East Goshen Farmers Market!  Every Thursday, at East Goshen Park from 3 PM to 7 PM.   It features a growing list of farmers and food artisans offering locally grown and produced products. This week at the market, it's Dad's Day!  Shop for something special for that special man in your life!  The market is for producers only.  East person participating must grow or produce their product locally.  Here's a link to all the great information about this week's East Goshen Farmers Market.           06/13/2012

SUPER WEEKEND, May 31–June 3 Downtown West Chester comes alive starting with Swingin’ Summer Thursday on May 31 from 6:30 to 9:30pm on Gay Street between High & Darlington Streets.  This Thursday will be Blues Night! The Gallery Walk takes place June 1, from 5 to 9:00 PM.   Please sure the click the Gallery Link walk in the previous sentence to get the details on special things happening on 6/1 Up on the Roof is June 2 and marks the 10th anniversary!  This takes place on the rooftop of the Chestnut Street garage from 7 to 11 PM. Last but definitely not least is Super Sunday, from 11am to 5pm on June 3 — FREE for the whole family, presented by West Chester Parks and Recreation on Gay Street between Matlack and Darlington Streets.  There will  be 4 bands playing throughout the day.   Good... 05/30/2012

Broker's Open Houses are for agents to preview homes, but I am always happy to see the public attend one of my open houses.  Tuesday, 5/22/12 I will be hosting a broker's open house from 12 to 2 at 1333 Greenhill Road, between Boot and Chester Roads.  Come one, come all and have a meatball sandwich and preview this large home on a 1 acre lot in popular East Goshen Township.   Click here for additional photos.   05/21/2012

First time buyers Jason and Dana outside their new home they purchased and settled on this last Friday in Exton Station. Jason a Navy Veteran used a VA loan, provided through Prosperity Mortgage to purchase the home. VA loans have many benefits for buyers who qualify, allowing them to obtain a 100% loan, with no mortgage insurance premiums, and if the Veteran has any disability rating even as low as 10% the funding fee can be waived which is a significant saving. It also allows some seller assistance as well which can be helpful for young buyers purchasing their first home. This home was a wonderful town home in the Exton Station development. After looking at several other homes in Exton Station and at a few other developments Jason and Dana focused in on this town home, on four levels... 05/21/2012

It's been an unusually dry April but we had a soaking and cleansing rain over the weekend.  Here's the result of the rain and sun in East Goshen, Chester County.   April showers came all in two rainy days and brought gorgeous blooms to my East Goshen Garden. Looking to move to Chester County?  It's a gorgeous time to look for a home. 04/25/2012

It's been a very mild winter and a lovely spring so far in Chester County and it got me thinking that the mild weather has gotten many buyers out looking earlier than usual this year.  The statistics do not lie. As of this morning, there are 178 settled properties in the West Chester Area School District since January 1.  Prices of the homes that have gone to closing range from $90,000 to $850,000. There is even more good news.  Pending sales in the district are a whopping 150 homes with prices ranging from $113,900 to $1,017,549. While there are still 567 homes currently for sale, the numbers are encouraging.  With rates still low and nice homes to choose from, I'm confident that many more homes will go pending and get to settlement before the end of summer. Spring is definitely in the... 04/02/2012

Anyone who knows me knows that I love dogs.  One dog most especially, but I love animals in general.  Last week I noticed a video on the Facebook page of the Chester County SPCA.    A mom and her 8 pups were at the shelter.  The mom, Gigi, had found her forever home and the pups were ready to be adopted.  They were adorable, of course, I've never seen a baby anything that didn't tug at my heart. I shared the video on my Facebook wall and pretty soon, I got an email from a friend who told me his lovely little wife was enchanted with the puppies.  He called to get more information and one afternoon earlier this week, he and his wife, along with their current dog went over to the shelter.    Hurrah!!  My wonderful friends opened their hearts and home to a lovely little girl and they named ... 03/15/2012

I am in a Facebook group that is encouraging me to throw out, give away or somehow rid myself of all the extra things in my life that are cluttering my house and mind, one item per day.  As it turns out, the March 2012 issue of The Oprah Magazine is all about clearing the cutter out of your life.  In the magazine I learned that there are great websites to help you get rid of things while helping others such as: Loved Twice.  According to the website they collect gently used baby clothing, sort them and distribute them through social workers to hospitals, shelters and clinics.   Local animal shelters often take your used linens and blankets.  I know our local Chester County SPCA does.  Click here to see the list of items that the shelter could use.  The list includes sheets, towels and b... 03/03/2012

Woo hoo!  March 1!  While it's been an unusually warm winter, I am so happy that we are in the homestretch.  I can't wait to see the trees flower and see my garden come to life.   Always on the lookout for things to be thankful for, I have a small list. First and foremost, a friend and his wife welcomed a new baby girl into the family.  What joy!   I received two gift certificates in the mail this week from two different people!  One, for a full hour's massage, was from a Facebook friend whom I had never spoken to on the telephone until I thanked her yesterday!  We are in a few groups together and it's amazing how much you can get to know someone and enjoy their sense of humor online.  The second was to a salon where I may get a pedicure.  Apparently since I don't pamper myself much, ot... 03/01/2012

It's another beautiful spring day in West Chester.  Wait... it's only February 23!  It's been spring-like for most of the winter here and I am alternately thankful and waiting for old man winter to drop the other shoe!  For now I think I'll just go with thankful!  My son Max, a snow lover has alternately been mourning and enjoying the warmer weather.  He wants to enjoy the snow and sleep in on snow days but also likes wearing shorts and a t-shirt, which he will wear weather it is 23 or 60 degrees.  With the warmer temperatures comes less nagging from yours truly to put warmer clothing on! My little momma will be celebrating her 79th birthday this Saturday and my sister and I, along with my lovely niece will be taking her to Bonefish for dinner. Life is good. Carpe Diem! 02/22/2012

Clocktower Woods is nestled off of E. Boot Road and Line Road in East Goshen Township.   I believe the neighborhood was started in 1999 by the Hankin Group.  The average lot size is about 1/2 an acre and the homes are simply lovely.   I remember that when the builder first start building, several Bow Tree neighbors jumped ship and headed over to the newer development.  Bow Tree is another popular neighborhood in East Goshen Township.  Homestyles in Clocktower Woods are varied, but mostly consist of stucco, siding with some stone or brick fronts.  Some homes have lovely front porches, most have first floor offices/dens. There is one model that has a first floor master bedroom suite.View Larger Map Clocktower Woods is part of the West Chester Area School District. There is currently only ... 01/26/2012

I deliver meals on wheels every Thursday.  It's the best part of the week for me.  As Chairperson of the Goshen-Towne Chapter of Meals on Wheels, I am also responsible for drivers and one of my drivers needed a substitute for today.  I gladly volunteered to take her route as it's the same one I drive and it  takes me to my very favorite over 55 community, Hershey's Mill. It was a very foggy day today and I took a minute to take a photo of one of my favorite parts of the community.   Currently, there are 61 homes for sale in Hershey's Mill ranging from $149,000 to $495,000.  That is up 6 since my last post about Hershey's Mill.   There are also 6 pending settlement. There is quite a selection and there is a home in every size and with every amenity. If you are looking for a home in an ov... 01/24/2012

It's that time of year again.  Time to take down the decorations and put the old tree out by the curb.  The tree pickup dates in East Goshen are as follows: January 11 and January 25.  Both Wednesdays. Make sure to have your tree out to the curb the night before.  Tress in plastic bags will NOT BE picked up. Wishing you a wonderful, healthy and successful 2012.     01/02/2012

Breakfast with Santa the day after the West Chester PA Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade! December 3, 2011 Time: 8:30 AM and 10 AM seating. Costs: $12 Full hot breakfast and treats for the children. Reservations required, call West Chester Parks & Recreation at 610436-9010 12/01/2011

The MARS drinks West Chester Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade Friday, December 2, 2011 ~ West Chester, PATree Lighting: 6:15pm (before the start of the run) Jingle Elf Run 6:30pmParade 7:15pm Come out an enjoy the parade with family and friends. Now in its 33rd year, the Mars Drinks Old Fashioned Christmas Parade in West Chester. The 1-mile parade route travels through the heart of the historic business district. More than 30,000 spectators closely line the route, much like an experience on "Main Street USA." Santa Claus will make an appearance in the parade and 19 marching bands from around the area.  The tree lighting ceremony will be at the corner of High and Market streets at 7 p.m. The Jingle Elf Run will commence at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Race day registration will be available at Fir... 12/01/2011

Starting tomorrow, December 1, West Chester Borough will be putting on the Ritz... or should I say, putting on the Old-Fashioned Christmas that they have become famous for!   On Thursday, December 1, at 7:30 PM, there's an Old-Fashioned Christmas Concert performed by the West Chester Area School District's Select Strings at the Church of the Holy Trinity, located at 212 S. High Street.   Also on the 1st, at 8:00 PM there's Trial by Jury and Carol Singing at the Chester County Justice Center, Courtroom 1, located at 201 W. Market Street.  This is a gorgeous building and well worth the visit.  Additional shows are Friday, 5:30 and 6:30 and on Saturday 2:00 and 8:00.   Tickets available at the door for all shows.  On the evening of 12/2, The tree lighting occurs at 7:00.  There's a Jingle... 11/30/2011

  Would you like to see a great show after dining in downtown? West Chester University presents WCU LIVE! -- affordable live performances in music, theatre and dance.   There's also a full slate of events that are free so your entire family can enjoy amazing cultural events without breaking the bank.   See This Month at WCU calendar.   See the full catalog of performances & events.   The Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents The Sorcerer November 17 - 20 plus Trial By Jury at a new location December 1 - 3. jroosevelt@kw.com   10/22/2011

      West Chester is such a great place to live, work and play. Check out this web site if you are new to the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania       HOLIDAY SHOPPING KICK-OFF | November 4First Friday in November offers an evening of great sales, perfect for the upcoming gift-giving season. Stores will be open late. See what's happening with the shopping scene in downtown.   NEW TO WEST CHESTER? Learn more about what West Chester has to offer at the Visitors Guide. It's loaded with great information plus an action-packed, one-minute video. See what's going on throughout the year at Annual Events-at-a-Glance. Stay connected with a sign-up for e-updates and receive the new and updated Shopping & Dining brochure. It's easy, fun and FREE. Click here to sign-up (you may opt-out an... 10/22/2011

Hershey's Mill is one of the loveliest over 55 communities in the area. It's not the newest, most homes do not have 9 foot ceilings and 42 inch cabinets.   What it does have is location.  Located in East Goshen, one of the loveliest townships in Chester County, a hop skip and jump from the 202 and Boot Road entrance, you are about 45 minutes or less to the Philadelphia Airport and 15 minutes or less to Exton Mall.  The neighborhood is adjacent to a shopping center that sports a large food store, a pharmacy, a hair salon, two eateries, a dry cleaner and a bank!  And let's not forget Hershey's Mill Golf Club, which is a private 72 par gold course.  The community landscaping is one of the prettiest around and whomever is in charge of it should take a bow.  Every season is highlighted by go... 10/21/2011