1261 Buck Lane, West Chester, PA 19382-8406 $724,900

Interior Sq. Ft: 1,962
Acreage: 1
Age:68 years
Style:
Split Level
Subdivision: Thornbury Estates
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
Welcome to 1261 Buck Lane--A lovingly maintained 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with a pool set on a beautiful 1 acre lot in the desirable Thornbury Estates neighborhood. The moment you enter the driveway, an instant calm washes over you at the sight of this lovely home nestled among mature trees and landscaping that serenely sits back off the road. You will have the sense of remote tranquility in your new home while being located only minutes away from Rt 202, Rt 1, Rt 3 and Rt 100, with easy access to major commuting routes for employment or day-tripping. Entering the home, you'll immediately notice the brilliance of natural light in the living room with its large picture windows and a fireplace surrounded by solid built-in bookcases and shelves. The perfect spot to curl up on the sofa with a good book, cup of tea, and a cozy fire in this "Room With A View". The living room opens into the dining room that is also surrounded in windows with views of Rhododendrons, gorgeous Japanese Maple trees and the lovely pool area out back. Also on the main level, you'll find the kitchen with recessed lighting, oak cabinetry, stainless steel/black appliances, and plank flooring. A few steps up from the main level are 4 nicely sized bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms that have recently been fully renovated. Plus--wonderfully accessible storage with a huge walk-up attic. A few steps down from the main level, you have a finished lower level with a 5th bedroom/Bonus room that would make a great media room, 2nd living area, or possible in-law space. The lower level also includes an updated bathroom and its own entrance onto the slate patio with additional easy access to large sub-floor/storage crawl space. Next to the laundry room on the lower level is an entrance to the 2-car garage that has built-in shelving with a stationary workbench. The backyard can be accessed from both the lower and main levels which makes this home ideal for guests and entertaining--especially with the fabulous pool in the private backyard! The pool area is surrounded by an artistic cut stone wall, lovely perennial flowers, and Rose of Sharon bushes with plenty of patio space for pool parties and backyard barbeques. Outdoor storage includes a Pool shed to store your pool equipment plus a separate Garden Shed. Other highlights include a quiet tree-lined neighborhood ideal for morning walks, visits with neighbors and the convenience of shopping centers, grocery stores, and dining all within a 3 mile radius. You'll also love how close you are to some of the region's favorite treasures like Longwood Gardens, Winterthur and Wyeth Museums, Brandywine Battlefield parks, as well as boutique shopping and dining only minutes away in Chadds Ford, Glen Mills and historic downtown West Chester. These are just a few of the reasons (along with the highly sought after West Chester school district ) that have brought West Chester and Chester County, national recognition as "one of the best places to live in America".  Don't miss out on this gem and book your showing today! OPEN HOUSE this SUNDAY APRIL 27th starting at 12 noon!
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: Yes - Personal
Elem. School: Sarah W. Starkweather Mid. School: Stetson High School: West Chester Bayard Rustin
Features
Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Oil, Attic Fan, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, On Site Septic, 200+ Amp Service, Has Laundry
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Built In, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;
Interior
Attic, Attic/House Fan, Built-Ins, Carpet, Fully Finished Basement, Partial , Rear Entrance Basement, Walkout Level Basement, Brick Fireplace, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood Fireplace, Accessibility - 2+ Access Exits, Accessibility - Level Entry - Main
Exterior
Crawl Space Foundation, Combination Exterior, Mixed Exterior, Stone Exterior, Wood Siding, Patio(s), Porch(es), Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, In Ground Pool
Lot
Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Poolside Lot, Garden/Lawn View
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Public Elementary (11 schools)
Public Middle (3 schools)
School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stetson Middle School | West Chester Area School District | 6–8 | West Chester | 1.42 mi |
Garnet Valley Middle School | Garnet Valley School District | 6–8 | Glen Mills | 4.32 mi |
J R Fugett Middle School | West Chester Area School District | 6–8 | West Chester | 4.41 mi |
Public High (5 schools)
School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School | West Chester Area School District | 9–12 | West Chester | 1.73 mi |
West Chester Henderson High School | West Chester Area School District | 9–12 | West Chester | 3.96 mi |
West Chester East High School | West Chester Area School District | 9–12 | West Chester | 4.37 mi |
Garnet Valley High School | Garnet Valley School District | 9–12 | Glen Mills | 4.84 mi |
21st Century Cyber Charter School | 21st Century Cyber Charter School | 6–12 | West Chester | 5 mi |
Private (14 schools)
School | Grades | Place | Distance | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kindercare Learning Center | Nonsectarian | Preschool–K | West Chester | 0.44 mi |
St Maximilian Kolbe Parish School | Roman Catholic | Preschool–8 | West Chester | 1.23 mi |
The Concept School | Nonsectarian | 8–12 | West Chester | 2.06 mi |
Kindercare Learning Centers | Nonsectarian | Preschool–K | Glen Mills | 2.57 mi |
Westtown School | Friends | Preschool–12 | West Chester | 2.7 mi |
Goddard School | Nonsectarian | Preschool–K | Chadds Ford | 3.03 mi |
Aardvark Child Care & Learning Center | Nonsectarian | Preschool–K | Glen Mills | 3.52 mi |
St Cornelius School | Roman Catholic | Preschool–K | Chadds Ford | 3.53 mi |
St Agnes Catholic School | Roman Catholic | Preschool–8 | West Chester | 3.7 mi |
Ymca Kindergarten Academy | Nonsectarian | K | West Chester | 3.76 mi |
West Chester Friends School | Friends | Preschool–5 | West Chester | 3.98 mi |
The Malvern School | Nonsectarian | K | Glen Mills | 4.04 mi |
Ss Simon & Jude School | Roman Catholic | Preschool–8 | West Chester | 4.13 mi |
Laurel Springs School | Nonsectarian | K–12 | West Chester | 4.42 mi |
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This report is a detailed community overview for West Chester (19382), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 28
- Average salary of people in this community: $76,823
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,174
- Household Size (ppl): 2.57
- Households w/ Children: 53%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 14,200 (67.2%)
- Rented: 6,011 (28.5%)
- Vacant: 916 (4.3%)
- Total: 21,127
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
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Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 1.2%
- Some High School: 2.0%
- High School Graduate: 17.3%
- Some College: 13.6%
- Associate Degree: 5.8%
- Bachelor's Degree: 34.4%
- Graduate Degree: 25.7%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $100,207
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $1,044
- One Bedroom: $1,224
- Two Bedroom: $1,512
- Three Bedroom: $1,899
- Four Bedroom: $1,436
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