Real Estate
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DNB First House of the Week: Contemporary Colonial in Avondale
A contemporary colonial, with five bedrooms and five full bathrooms, is available for sale in Avondale for $925,000. The entrance to this remarkable residence, which overlooks the White Clay Creek Preserve, is through a grand, two-story foyer that leads into the gourmet kitchen with large center island. This opens into the two-story breakfast room with…
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DNB First House of the Week: 72-Acre Waterford Farm in Oxford
Waterford Farm, with a gorgeous five-bedroom and three-bathroom main house, is available for sale in Oxford. Set on 72 acres, the farm comes with three houses, a large barn, and full horse-show setup, including a horse pond with gazebo. The main house is a gem in itself. The beautiful gourmet kitchen was designed by Waterbury…
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Developer to Buy Spellman Building in West Chester, Has Plans for Hotel, Retail Space
Stanbery Development is buying the former Spellman Administration building in West Chester with plans to build a hotel with retail space, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The real-estate company based in Bexley, Ohio, is under agreement to pay the West Chester Area School District $4.25 million for the building at 829 Paoli…
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DNB First House of the Week: Contemporary Retreat in West Chester
An eight-bedroom, nine-and-a-half-bathroom contemporary house set on more than five scenic acres is available for sale in West Chester. This unique gem in West Goshen Township combines modern style with the vintage character of the home’s original section, constructed in 1929. The current owners have turned the property into a spectacular retreat by gradually adding…
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Philly Suburbs Buck National Trend, Have Surplus of Homes for Sale
Outside of its walkable towns like Wayne, West Chester, and Kennett Square – where there are plenty of eager home buyers – the Philadelphia suburbs are bucking the national trend with a surplus of available homes, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Currently, the property market generally favors the seller. Factors such as a…
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FROM DELCO: Archdiocese Has New Buyer for Don Guanella Property in Marple
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has entered into an agreement with Carlino Commercial Development for the sale of the 213-acre Don Guanella property in Marple, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer – renowned for its retail centers, including Brandywine Mills in Glen Mills – has also been involved in office and multi-family…
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DNB First House of the Week: Charming, Spacious Farmstead in Glenmoore
A charming and spacious farmstead with a five-bedroom and three-and-a-half-bathroom Colonial home is available for sale in Glenmoore. The property set on 25 pastoral acres is overflowing with history and period detail. The location of the stone home dates back to 1765, when the original log house was built by Robert Wallace. The interior of…
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Hankin Group Developing Contemporary Apartment Community in Exton
The Hankin Group is currently developing a new apartment project in Exton with a planned opening for August, writes Brian McCullough for the Daily Local News. Hankin Apartments is working on Keva Flats, a five-building community set on 21 acres on Business Route 30, just west of Route 100. Keva Flats has been designed by…
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DNB First House of the Week: Grand Colonial in Kennett Township
A grand Colonial with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms set in the gorgeous countryside of Kennett Township is on the market for $1.35 million. The home’s attention to detail is obvious from the breathtaking foyer with its beautiful hardwood floors and stunning staircase. That craftsmanship continues in the living room, dining room,…
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DNB First House of the Week: Country Retreat in Chester Springs
Stoney Ridge Farm, along with its four-bedroom colonial home, is available for sale in Chester Springs. This country retreat, built in 1850 and set on almost seven picturesque acres, offers an inviting combination of old-world charm and modern conveniences. The approach is through a long, tree-lined drive surrounded by manicured gardens and refined fieldstone walls.…
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DNB First House of the Week: West Meadow Farm in Chester Springs
West Meadow Farm and its five-bedroom, five-bathroom colonial farmhouse is available for sale in Chester Springs. This beautiful country property is surrounded by the renowned Bryn Coed Farms, the Natural Lands Trust project comprised of more than 1,500 acres of protected land and buildings. The large, stucco-over-stone farmhouse that anchors the property overlooks a charming,…
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Real Estate Agency Offers Chester County Residents $1,000 to List Their Homes for Sale
Houwzer, a Philadelphia-based real estate agency, is offering qualified homeowners $1,000 in cash to list their homes for sale, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. “The housing market in Chester County now is really good, and we see great opportunity,” said Houwzer’s Jason Matthews. The full-service residential real estate agency that recently moved…
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DNB First House of the Week: Picturesque, Private Retreat in Glenmoore
A picturesque, private retreat complete with a four-bedroom, three-full-bathroom home set on 86 secluded acres is available for sale in Glenmoore. The historic home has been impeccably restored and updated by its current owners, and overlooks a well-stocked pond ideal for both fishing and swimming. Inside the house, the formal dining room is part of…
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DNB First House of the Week: Sun-Filled Home on 22 Lush Acres in Malvern
A traditional home of five bedrooms and six full bathrooms, filled with plenty of natural light and nestled on 22 acres, is available for sale in Malvern. The entrance to the sun-filled home is through a magnificent foyer with a beautiful, curved staircase. The foyer leads into the family room with sweeping views of the…
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Affiliate of Berwyn-Based Real Estate Developer Scoops Up 12-Acre Parcel in Malvern
The Brandywine Realty Trust has sold a 12-acre parcel near Vanguard’s headquarters in Malvern to an affiliate of LCOR, the Berwyn-based real estate developer, for $7.2 million, writes Jacob Adelman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The sale was disclosed in Brandywine Realty’s quarterly financial report. It was included as part of the $459.3 million in property…
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Downingtown Contractor Gives 18th-Century Farmhouse in Willistown a Full Makeover
An 18th-century farmhouse in Willistown Township has been completely renovated and modernized by local architects and builders, writes Carla Westerman for The Hunt magazine. Downingtown’s E.C. Trethewey Building Contractors performed the work on the farmhouse over a period of several years. The owner wanted to update the house for her daughter’s family, while she moved…
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Developers ‘Bullish on Exton’ as Whiteland Towne Center Changes Ownership
A joint venture of Gorman & Company and Abrams Realty & Development has acquired the Whiteland Towne Center from Equus Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount, writes Brian McCullough for the Daily Local News. The shopping center in the heart of Exton is home to stores such as Kohl’s and Hobby Lobby. It was built…
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Second-Best Place to Retire in All of America Is Right Down the Road
The second-best place to retire in all of America is right next door to Chester County, writes Jeff Jeffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lancaster is second on the U.S. News & World Report’s 2017-18 Best Places to Retire list. It earned its high marks thanks to its low retiree taxes and excellent healthcare services.…





























































