wachusett area (Boston, Worcester, Holden: home, schools, price)

[countrygirl69]

Hi all...

We are looking to move to the Wachusett area of central MA sometime soon to be nearer to our jobs and families. My husband and I both work in Holden, but it's too crowded and expensive there. Our families are near the Boston area so that is a consideration too. The towns we are looking at would be Princeton, Sterling, West Boylston and that area north/east of Worcester. Anyone have any experience with this area? We like things quiet and countryish, not too expensive, and a town with some character to it. Schools are not an issue because we don't have children. Also we'd be looking for an older house, say a nice Victorian. Does this sound like anyone's hometown?

Thanks!

[LeavingMA]

Princeton, Sterling, and West Boylston are all nice towns, but will be just as expensive as Holden. Princeton and Sterling are the most countryish, and are a little more expensive than West Boylston.

You could also look at Paxton and Rutland. Paxton is really nice but the price will be around Holden. Rutland might be a little cheaper than the rest mentioned. If you don't mind traveling a little further you could look at Hubbardston and Oakham. Both are smaller towns not too far away. You should be able to find a victorian or older home in any of the towns i listed.