West Lawn, Pennsylvania
Population: 1,597
Located in Berks County
West Lawn, Pennsylvania is a quaint inner ring suburb of Reading. Situated in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, the rolling hills and sparkling streams lure locals and visitors alike to a quality of life that is unsurpassed. Students living in West Lawn benefit from an outstanding school system, The Wilson School District. There are two elementary schools, one junior high school and one high school with a faculty and staff dedicated to educate students into becoming solid, mature, productive members of society. There is a wonderful collection of junior colleges, four-year colleges and universities all nearby, affording students the opportunity to community from home. West Lawn offers a wide selection in housing accommodations. A cozy starter home with two bedrooms and one bathroom starts at about $74,000. A home that graciously accommodates a larger family with three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with over 1,700 feet of living space is about $124,000. There is also land available for those looking to start their own business, farm or to even build your own spacious home custom fit for your own needs. West Lawn enjoys the benefits from being part of Berks County. Rating eighth in the county for tourism, folks flock to Berks County to enjoy their many Parks and Recreational facilities including the Blue Marsh Recreation Area, Crystal Cave Park, and Hopewell National Historic Site. There are over 300 factory outlet stores to satisfy hard-core or amateur shoppers. There are more than 500 restaurants to tantalize the hungriest taste buds and over 2,500 hotel rooms to accommodate the weekend tourist or the business traveler. For those looking for the more elite lifestyle, the Green Valley Country Club has amenities the entire family will enjoy. They offer a pleasant selection of aquatic classes including swimming and scuba diving, along with beautiful settings for outdoor events. This particular club also facilitates outdoor sporting events including basketball, volleyball, tennis courts and even a kiddie pool and sand box for the younger family members. There is also an expansive selection of private and public golf courses in the West Lawn area. One such club is the Reading Country club with a colorful display of gardens and fountains surrounding the pristine greens and fairways. There are several health complexes rounding out the array of indoor recreational activities available to residents. Such complexes include ice rinks, banquet facilities, day spas, and synthetic grass playing fields Although West Lawn has a population of about 1,500 people, residents are by no means isolated. The city of Reading is only a mere four miles away and Philadelphia is about an hour drive. Philadelphia is certainly the "city that loves you back" with an exciting array of restaurants, shopping and entertainment. But Philadelphia is not only home to museums, historical tours and monuments; Philadelphia also enjoys culture, entertainment, shopping and employment opportunities. Philadelphia is proud of their sports teams as the 76ers and the Flyers are always getting in on a piece of the action in sports news. Getting around the downtown area of Philly is safe and easy, even after dark! Every year, millions of tourists and business travelers come to Philly for a dose of history and fun. Swing by West Lawn, stroll down the beautiful, tree lined streets, and see for yourself all that West Lawn can offer you. You will be surprised by the quality of life this simple community presents. Find homes for sale in West Lawn Pennsylvania
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