Great (quaint)Farm Town Outside of Philly? (Chester, West Chester: home, price)

[islandsunshine]

A friend of mine is planning on relocating to Philly from NY. They are looking for an old home they can restore with land and a barn. He is a custom fine furniture craftsman, she is a massotherapist. They love culture, great places to dine and alternative, progressive types of areas. They really LOVE historic buildings, places to restore,etc.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

PS how bad are the winters?

[rainrock]

Chester County does a great job with their historic buildings.

West Chester vacinity, say from Chadds Ford to Downingtown(Brandywine Valley) would be a great place to check out.The town of West Chester has a nice vibe to it.


Phoenixville area is another place worth checking out.

Bucks and Montgomery Counties will also offer you great options.

The winters are cold but tolerable. You'll get a cold snap where it might not get above freezing for a couple weeks, a half dozen snow/ice storms in Jan/ Feb. But the winters don't linger like they do in New England, NY state etc.

[Will Kelly]

There are a number of nicer farms available in upper Montgomery county as well as Bucks County. Price range will be the major factor. Try the Red Hill & Quakertown Areas. I know of at least 3 10+ acre farms in that area. Email me if you can't find what you are looking for.