Real Estate
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House of the Week: A Breathtaking Slice of History and Natural Beauty at Wyndemere Farm
It seems almost inconceivable that one property could contain so much natural beauty, but the stunning stone house on Wyndemere Farm with its rich history and rustic charm unique to Chester County has just that. With 295 acres of breathtaking land sprinkled with ponds, picturesque gardens, and even a great Blue Heron rookery, it provides…
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Prudential Financial Real Estate Unit Acquires Chester County Senior Community
Prudential Financial Inc.‘s real estate unit has acquired a senior community in Chester County’s Willistown Township as part of a deal worth $98.3 million, writes Jacob Adelman for Philly.com. In addition to The Solana Willistown community, PGIM Real Estate acquired The Solana Roseland in the New York suburb of Roseland as part of the deal.…
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As Trouble Mounts at Endo, Gramercy Puts the Pain Pill Company’s Malvern Office Building on the Market
Gramercy Property Trust has put its high-end office building currently fully occupied by Endo Pharmaceuticals up for sale, writes Brian McCullough for Daily Local News. The five-story 300,000-square-feet property at 1400 Atwater Drive near Malvern was custom built to LEED Silver standards three years ago to be the North American headquarters of Endo Pharmaceuticals. The…
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Toll Brothers Planning Massive Development for Crebilly Farm in Westtown Township
Scenic Crebilly Farm in Westtown Township has been eyed by several developers over the last two decades, but the latest proposal by Toll Brothers might be the one that actually happens, writes Kathleen Brady Shea for Chadds Ford Live. During a special public meeting held on June 30th in front of 60 people, representatives of…
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ICYMI: Home Renovation Show Casting Underway in Chester County
Current or soon-to-be owners of historic stone built houses in Chester County are being invited by the DIY Network to apply to be a part of its new home renovation show, writes Kara Seymour for Patch. The network is searching for fun and outgoing homeowners who are in need of some restoration work in one…
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Horsham-Based Toll Brothers Reinventing Phoenixville One Project at a Time
Phoenixville is in the midst of a construction renaissance, and Toll Brothers is a big part of it. The Horsham-Based homebuilders are nearing completion of an $80 million apartment project called Riverworks. And several other proposals that could throw another 1,000 multifamily units onto the market are in the works, writes Natalie Kostelni for the…
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House of the Week: Beautifully Preserved Malvern Farmhouse Steeped in History
Steeped in centuries of history, Bodine Manor House on Pigeon Run Farm in Malvern truly offers the lifestyle of a country squire. Originally built in the 1780s, the perfectly preserved farmhouse comes complete with a private country estate of almost 14 acres, writes Esther Yoon for Philadelphia Magazine. This 4-bedroom 3 ½ bath home is…
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Speculation Swells Around PREIT Takeover, Gallery Development Partner Favored by Analysts
Speculation about a corporate takeover continues to surround the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust as analysts call out likely bidders, and the one getting the most attention is PREIT’s major redevelopment partner for downtown Philly’s Gallery, California-based Macerich. “Several institutional investors have told us they expect [Macerich] could potentially seize the initiative and make a…
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Exton Square Mall Owner PREIT is Stripped Down and Ready to Merge
The glass is crystal clean and the lights are on for corporate window shoppers interested in the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust empire. PREIT recently indicated an openness to considering a merger, according to a Philadelphia Magazine report by Brian Thomas. No word yet on what that means for the Exton Square Mall. PREIT’s rare…
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Eagleview Spreads Its Wings With New Springhill Suites
Exton’s Eagleview community is really spreading its wings now that the upscale Meridian active living apartments are nearing their grand opening, lots of retail and restaurants are in the works and a new family-friendly Springhill Suites by Marriott hotel has signed on for 2017 construction and a 2018 opening. “There’s a lot going on in…
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House of the Week: An Authentic Old World Home by William Penn
Step back in time and relive history from the perspective of the commonwealth’s prominent founder in one of William Penn’s former family farmsteads. The four-bedroom fieldstone house at 378 Hoods Lane in West Grove showcases the best of Old World amenities, including original wide-plank floors, deep windowsills, handmade walnut cupboards and five fireplaces, including two…
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These Airbnbs are PERFECT for a Fall Chester County #Staycation
Fall is here! Cool weather and low gas prices are sending Americans down the old dusty trail in waves but we think Chester County is actually the perfect place to spend your time off. And you know that as the leaves begin to change you won’t want to be anywhere else! That’s why we’re suggesting some…
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Chestnut Square Brings Boutique Hotel Inspired Glam to Downtown West Chester
Concierges just opened the doors to an oasis of luxurious living in downtown West Chester on Wednesday. The grand opening of Chestnut Square ushered in a new pinnacle of luxury apartment housing within a vacation-like setting right in the heart of the city’s thriving culinary, health and entertainment scene. “We had a vision of creating…
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House of the Week: Summertime Hot Spot in Devon
From an idyllic backyard pool and deck to a spacious and open sun-kissed living space to its private Devon neighborhood conveniently close to Route 30 and Devon Station, this House of the Week has everything needed to make it a sought-after summertime hot spot. For $1,195,000, it boasts both a ground-floor walk-out and a large…
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Owner of Controversial Digital Billboard Proposes Solution
In an effort to address complaints over the invasive light generated by its digital billboard, Catalyst Outdoor Advertising has come up with a fix to eliminate some of the glow, writes Michaelle Bond for Philly.com. The controversial 672 square foot, two sided electronic sign, situated on the Route 30 Bypass by Downingtown, has been disturbing…
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House of the Week: A Spacious Half-Million-Dollar Retreat
Fitting right in with this millionaires’ neighborhood near Chester Springs for just half the cost, 954 Messner Road’s new listing offers a spacious and clean retreat at the end of a long, private lane. A first-floor master bedroom with a walk-in closet and Jacuzzi tub is the clear highlight of the 4,000-square-foot two-story Colonial house…
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New Data Suggests Minimum-Wage Earners Can’t Afford To Live in Chester County
A new report from the Washington Post shatters the notion of what the government considers to be “fair market rent” for a two-bedroom apartment. The government believes that 30 percent of a minimum-wage worker’s earnings should be enough to cover the cost of such rent. (Economists call anything more unaffordable.) However, according to updated data…
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House of the Week: A Colonial Beauty with Lower Taxes
Situated in stunning nature peppered with tall trees, this beautiful stone-front colonial single-family home is a true gem for someone looking for a house in the desirable Charlestown/Malvern community of Ashwood. Located on a private 1.59 acre site in a cul-de-sac, this two-story house has five bedrooms with three full and two half-bathrooms, while the…
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