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Best of Local Living Real Estate
Keller Williams Making Dreams Come True with Rotelle Builders and Studio(e) Homes Check out this listing at KWLIVETV.COM
Cover home Cattails at Marsh Creek Model Home
Terese Brittingham Broker/Owner Keller Williams Realty License # RM419528
Your Home. Your Community. Your Life.
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116 Oakwood Lane, Valley Forge, PA 19481 $1,293,930 Situated on the side of Valley Forge mountain is a spectacular miniestate offering ultimate privacy, surrounded by mature woods, located in a peaceful and tranquil valley. The majestic gated entry is befitting the luxury that awaits your visit as you travel the meandering driveway. The homeowners have painstakingly designed this home using stone & wood, a true modern contemporary.
401 Walmere Way, Blue Bell, PA 19422 $1,350,000 This stone manor house in the award-winning Wissahickon School District is on over 4 acres. The 5,100 square feet include 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, temperature-controlled wine cellar, a green house, and in-ground pool with a springhouse and a top-of-the-line kitchen with a butler’s pantry. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind estate with 5 working fireplaces.
Model Home 2002 General Alexander Dr., Malvern, PA 19355 $1,750,000 Fabulous home on Valley Forge Mountain in the Sterling Heights neighborhood. Amazing views of the beautiful Chester County countryside and a meticulously landscaped lot make this John Diament custom built estate sure to please. With a dramatic two story entry and beautiful woodwork throughout, this luxury property is loaded with premium upgrades.
141 Watkins Lane, Glenmoore, PA 19343 $924,900 This Rotelle-built custom home, the Tisbury, our largest model, offers everything needed for gracious living. Our model home is built and ready for immediate delivery. The open design features an elegant foyer, living room with optional solarium, formal dining room with butler pantry available, and study. The gourmet kitchen with pantry and breakfast room leads into a large, spacious family room.
Coming Soon Spring 2017 - “Stoneschool” 30 Luxury 2 Bed 2 Bath Condominiums. Located in Collegeville/Trappe. Private tours are now being scheduled. Call now for pricing and availability.
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702 Kingswood Vale, Perkiomenville, PA 18074 $539,900 Fabulous home on Valley Forge Mountain in the Sterling Heights neighborhood. Amazing views of the beautiful Chester County countryside and a meticulously landscaped lot make this John Diament custom built estate sure to please. With a dramatic two story entry and beautiful wood work throughout, this luxury property is loaded with premium upgrades.
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TERESE BRITTINGHAM & TOM MCCOUCH Owners & Partners Keller Williams Realty Group
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(610) 574-9271 (610) 792-5900, Ext: 147 (610) 792-8131 542 North Lewis Rd., Suite 101 Limerick, PA 19468 www.kwseven.com License #: RM419528 Stephen Maco
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It’s Nothing Short of Revolutionary: Building by Lifestyle, The New Trend. Building a new home can be a really fun and rewarding experience. The new trend is builders working with the buyers to find the lifestyle details that will make the new home fit their needs perfectly. Working with design experts, architects and land experts together they engineer the home of the buyers’ dreams within their budget. Studio(e) has this down to a science. Rotelle Development Company has created a system that both guards and guides their clients as they craft custom dream homes. Consumers benefit from 27 years of in-house expertise and vetted trade partners all under one roof, all while enjoying the process. From lot selection to financing, from architect to designer, Rotelle celebrates the client and makes owning a custom home fiscally attainable. It’s the magic formula for fulfilling the American Dream, and only Rotelle Development Company has it at their newly christened tour de force, Studio(e). From the sandbox housing miniature land lots with exchangeable features to the (e)xpressions scattered throughout the studio’s open interior, Rotelle has produced a pitch-perfect environment in which to create a home that fits your everything. “We want our studio space to reflect our passion for designing and building unique homes in an enjoyable and comforting atmosphere,” says CEO Peter Rotelle. And it does. Studio(e) reflects owner Peter Rotelle’s creativity and innovation at every turn. And what’s more, Rotelle has done something few other builders have achieved, they’re fun to work with.
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“A home is the most expensive purchase you’ll make, so we believe it should be enjoyable, relaxing, and yes – fun,” says Rotelle. On clear days, visitors can tell time via the human sundial near the building’s entrance or have Peter grill up some grub on the patio, a Rodin-inspired frog evaluating the scene from his perch atop a firewood-infused wall. The adventure customers experience inside Studio(e)’s carefully restored historic building is every bit as unique as what they enjoy outside . In fact, part of Rotelle’s allure is their philosophy that homes should be built from the inside out. “We begin by asking customers to tell us about their lives. Do they have children? What are their hobbies? Are they active? Enjoy cooking?
Sip wine on the patio, explore the (e)xpressions, dig in the sandbox. Dream big, and do so knowing everything you’ll need is under one roof: Rotelle’s Studio (e) - and soon your very own custom home. Want to visit or learn more please call my cell at 610-574-9271 or our office at 610-792-5900 Happy House Hunting, Terese Brittingham
After we learn what makes them unique, we can begin to plan their dream home. The customers are the main ingredient in our custom homes,” concludes Chief Designer Renee Pratt. Pratt, part of the trifecta of builder, designer, and architect that solidifies Rotelle’s dream-team, identifies Studio(e)’s (e)xpressions – personal home customizations – as a facet that distinguishes them from competitors. “The studio is peppered with (e)xpression options, from convertible closets and chalkboard walls in the bedroom to wine rooms, basement bars, pet areas, and kitchen utensil endcaps.” Best of all, exploration of these options is tactile, kinesthetic, and visual. “This experience is in 3D,” says architect Heather Ryan. “People understand the world with all of their senses. No decision this important - what features to include in your forever-home - should be made from flat, 2D images.” Rotelle applies this ideology to their land lots, too. Studio(e) houses a revolutionary, miniature sandbox: toys included. What does a 20 foot driveway look like? A circular drive? Which direction should the house face? Should we plant trees or remove them? Clients can creatively manipulate all facets of their future homestead with the confidence of knowing the experts have their backs. Literally, since Rotelle’s Studio(e) employs a proprietary lot scrub process. Says Rotelle: “It takes the risk out of purchasing land by ‘scrubbing’ the property to identify improvement costs and building issues before buying.” Incorporated in 1989, Rotelle Development Company’s 27 years of experience affords them the benefit of partnering with those “who are superior in their fields,” says Rotelle. “Soil scientists, lumber suppliers, construction loans that roll into 30 year fixed mortgages: we only do business with those we trust. That’s how we provide our customers with the best experience, product, and price.”
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All summer long, our ovens are filled with fruity pies filled with peaches, berries, and more. But once the temperature drops, we switch to fall flavors like pumpkin, apple, and pear. Whether you’re making dessert for a holiday feast or just want something sweet, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite pie recipes. Apple Butter Pie
Imagine a pumpkin pie made with jarred apple butter in place of the usual canned pumpkin. It’s the perfect homebaked treat to cap off a cozy autumn supper. We suggest a sprinkling of pecan pieces over the whipped cream or ice cream before serving. We also opted for grated fresh nutmeg.
Directions 1. In a medium saucepan, cook pudding mix according to package directions, except substitute the 1-1/2 cups halfand-half for the 2 cups liquid and stir in pumpkin pie spice before cooking.
Ingredients • 1 1/2 cups apple butter • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 3 large eggs, slightly beaten • 1 cup evaporated milk • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional) • Chopped pecans and/or freshly grated nutmeg (optional) • 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell (recipe follows)
2. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in the pumpkin. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Let stand for 1-1/2 hours or until nearly at room temperature. Stir mixture gently. Fold in the 1 cup whipped cream and the 1 cup coarsely crushed gingersnaps.
Directions 1. In a large bowl, stir together apple butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in eggs. Gradually add evaporated milk, mixing well.
3. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the pecans on the bottom of Graham Cracker Crust. Transfer pumpkin mixture to piecrust. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours or until firm. Before serving, sprinkle with remaining pecans. Garnish with additional crushed gingersnaps and whipped cream, if you like. Store in refrigerator. Makes 8 servings. * If you wish to start with a purchased graham cracker crust, buy 1 deep-dish crust or 2 of the shallow crusts.
2. Pour mixture into prepared pie crust. Bake in a 350-degree oven 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack. If you like, serve with whipped cream, pecans and/or grated nutmeg.
Pumpkin-Gingersnap Pie
Crushed gingersnap cookies and pumpkin-pie spice add zip to the filling of this creamy pie. It’s an Amish recipe served at special occasions such as weddings. Ingredients • 1 4-serving-size package cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half, light cream, or milk • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin • 1 cup whipped cream • 1 cup coarsely crushed gingersnaps (about 12 to 14) • 3/4 cup chopped pecans • 1 recipe Graham Cracker Crust* (see recipe below) • Crushed gingersnaps (optional) • Whipped cream (optional)
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10 Ways to Wake UP Your Kitchen!
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By Susan Taylor
kay, so you have a perfectly good kitchen… layout works, and the cabinets are solid, but something needs a little lift! There are plenty of ideas that don’t involve a demo team or disrupting your life and home. Here are a few. Color is one of my most transforming magic tricks. If you don’t feel like trying the new Radiant Orchid or my personal favorite, SW Yam on your walls and ceiling, you could get a pop of style with an oversized sculpture… try a lacquered orange 14” apple. Oh. My. Using my paint wand, transform the entire kitchen with painted cabinets. If you are ambitious and willing to do a little Internet study, you can tackle this yourself with success… or you can call me for a professional! I just finished a fabulous kitchen in Charleston, SC in three shades of gray… it’s a show-stopper! While you are mulling over your new painted doors, consider new hardware. New jewelry always picks up my mood, and it can do wonders for your kitchen too… new hardware and wow light fixtures will put you on the road to style. Why not remove the top doors of your cabinets for the look of more industrial open shelving? Paint the backs of the shelves with a pop of color… turquoise, chrome yellow, or porpoise. Add a colorful rug, and voila! Your room sings. Your kitchen walls become the canvas for personality when you hang a favorite collection. A vintage tea towel becomes a focal point when hung under an old carved frame. This favorite collection of special sterling forks hung within the footprint of an ornate oval frame has always been a personal favorite for me. A modern kitchen gets instant character and smiles with style. 10
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Hang a wild card light fixture, such as a turquoise papier Mâché chandelier or an unexpected purchase from the Paris Flea Market, dripping with crystals… my personal choice! It will travel with me to any kitchen. Wow. Wallpaper is so unexpected in the kitchen and more durable than you think. Bold graphic pattern or tone on tone neutral… it could be the personality you need. Anaglypta paper on the ceiling is a great way to add instant age and architectural interest. It resembles old tin pressed tiles and can be found in a variety of patterns. Paint it in a metallic sheen or stunning satin hue. You’ll get a rave review. Bring in a tall glass vase with oversized branches and blooms. Seasonal cuttings are always dripping with drama and you will find their fake cousins at my store for substituting when needed. Your friends won’t know the difference! Yellow, orange, white, lime… oh so Susan. Several years ago, while designing a kitchen in Charlotte, NC, I substituted antique mirror for glass in an accent cabinet. It was the drama we needed and the wow factor of the mirror also eliminated the need for interest or neatness behind the glass. It’s an easy substitute and we even sell DIY kits for antiquing mirrors. You’ll love this easy transformation. With a little imagination and energy from a few of my tips, you can wake up your kitchen with a new look, outside the box design and original style. Go for it. Susan Taylor is the Owner and Designer at Black-eyed Susan.
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• Licensed Realtor since 1993 • Opening Keller Williams Realty Group with partner Terese Brittingham in May 2002 • Mentor of Realtors • Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) • Member of NAR • Member of PA Association of Realtors
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