Sussex Real Estate

Why are buyers choosing Sussex of West Chester? The answer is different for everyone, but the feeling is remarkably the same. For some, it begins with the land. More than two acres of space, surrounded by preserved open space and sweeping views of the Chester County countryside. It is the rare opportunity to live within a thoughtfully designed community while still having room to breathe, where neighbors are nearby, but never feel too close. Where mornings are quiet, evenings are peaceful, and the view outside your window is rolling hills rather than another row of homes. For others, Sussex is about creating something lasting. A home designed specifically for the way you want to live, not simply for today, but for the years and generations ahead. The home where holidays are celebrated, family gathers around the table, children return with children of their own, and traditions take root. Every home at Sussex is custom designed in collaboration with premier architect Mark Stanish, giving you the freedom to create a home that is distinctly yours. Perhaps that means a covered porch overlooking the countryside, a beautifully appointed scullery designed for entertaining, an elevator for effortless living, a main-level primary suite, or a pool that becomes the backdrop for summer gatherings. Or perhaps what you envision is something entirely your own. This is custom building in its truest sense, with the ability to design around the way you live and incorporate the details you have imagined for years. Each residence at Sussex is individually designed, creating a private collection of distinctive estate homes. No two are alike, yet there is a sense that each belongs here. Thoughtful architecture, beautiful proportions, exceptional materials, and a level of craftsmanship evident in the details. This is a place for those who appreciate quality that does not need to announce itself. And then there is the location. Close enough to West Chester, Wilmington, Philadelphia, the Main Line and Philadelphia International Airport to make everyday life remarkably convenient, yet removed enough that arriving home feels like leaving the pace of everything else behind. Some will come for the acreage. Some for the views. Some for the privacy, the craftsmanship, the convenience, or the opportunity to create a truly custom home. The one thing they have in common is that they have reached a point where they no longer want to compromise. They want space without isolation. Convenience without congestion. Luxury without pretense. A neighborhood without feeling surrounded. And a home that is more than beautiful. It is deeply personal. Sussex is not simply where you build your next home. It is where you build the home that becomes part of your family's story. Photos are of a previously built Hellings home with premiums and upgraded selections. Multiple homesites available with builder tie-in.

1335 Carolannes Way, West Chester

$3,500,000

5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ PACT2133226 MLS

Welcome to Carolannes Way in West Chester, PA, an exceptional opportunity to build a fully custom luxury estate home in Sussex of West Chester, a private gated community by Hellings Builders, a premier custom homebuilder with more than 35 years of experience. Set among the rolling hills and preserved open space of the Brandywine Valley, Sussex offers something increasingly difficult to find in West Chester: expansive 2+ acre homesites, privacy, sweeping views, spectacular sunsets, and the opportunity to build a truly custom home. Each residence is thoughtfully positioned to maximize space and privacy, creating a neighborhood of distinctive estate homes where no two homes look alike, yet all feel as though they belong. Each home is custom designed in collaboration with renowned architect Mark Stanish and tailored to the way you want to live. Whether your vision includes a main-level primary suite, multigenerational living, scullery, elevator, finished lower level, covered porch, pool, outdoor kitchen, or expansive entertaining spaces, the design process allows you to create a home around your lifestyle rather than adapt to a predetermined floor plan. A limited number of estate homesites ranging from approximately 2.1 to 3.7 acres remain available, offering room for outdoor living, recreation, and the privacy that has become increasingly rare in luxury new construction. Sussex combines the peace of Brandywine Valley living with exceptional convenience. Enjoy easy access to downtown West Chester, Chadds Ford, Longwood Gardens, Wilmington, Philadelphia International Airport, King of Prussia, and the Main Line, along with the area's renowned dining, shopping, countryside, and cultural attractions. Located within the West Chester Area School District and near many of the region’s well-regarded private and parochial schools, Sussex offers a rare opportunity to create more than a custom home. It is a place to build the home you have imagined for years, one designed for the way you live today and for the generations that will gather there tomorrow. Photos are of a previously built Hellings Builders home and may depict premiums and upgraded selections. Multiple homesites available with builder tie-in.

1331 Carolannes Way, West Chester

$650,000

PACT2133902 MLS

Welcome to Sussex of West Chester, a gated community, offering open space, privacy, and sweeping views of the Chester County hillside. Mulitple lots are available and provide the ideal setting to build a custom legacy property. Homes within the community are thoughtfully spaced, with substantial open space creating a cohesive, estate-level environment. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets and a peaceful, countryside backdrop just minutes from downtown West Chester, Chadds Ford, and Longwood Gardens. This homesite is subject to HOA architectural guidelines, including a minimum requirement of 5,200 square feet above grade, preserving the scale and integrity of the neighborhood. A builder tie-in with Hellings Builders offers the opportunity to design and build a fully custom residence tailored to your vision and lifestyle. The lot’s topography allows for a walk-out basement and is ideally positioned next to community open space. Conveniently located with easy access to Wilmington, King of Prussia, and the Main Line, this location delivers a private retreat without sacrificing accessibility. Estate homesites offering acreage, views, and flexibility within established West Chester neighborhoods are increasingly limited. Located within the West Chester Area School District and in close proximity to many of the area’s respected private and parochial schools, Sussex of West Chester presents an exceptional opportunity to build in one of the region’s most desirable settings.

Lot 1 Carolannes Way, West Chester

$2,466,000

5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ PACT2133372 MLS

Why are buyers choosing Sussex of West Chester? The answer is different for everyone, but the feeling is remarkably the same. For some, it begins with the land. More than two acres of space, surrounded by preserved open space and sweeping views of the Chester County countryside. It is the rare opportunity to live within a thoughtfully designed community while still having room to breathe, where neighbors are nearby, but never feel too close. Where mornings are quiet, evenings are peaceful, and the view outside your window is rolling hills rather than another row of homes. For others, Sussex is about creating something lasting. A home designed specifically for the way you want to live, not simply for today, but for the years and generations ahead. The home where holidays are celebrated, family gathers around the table, children return with children of their own, and traditions take root. Every home at Sussex is custom designed in collaboration with premier architect Mark Stanish, giving you the freedom to create a home that is distinctly yours. Perhaps that means a covered porch overlooking the countryside, a beautifully appointed scullery designed for entertaining, an elevator for effortless living, a main-level primary suite, or a pool that becomes the backdrop for summer gatherings. Or perhaps what you envision is something entirely your own. This is custom building in its truest sense, with the ability to design around the way you live and incorporate the details you have imagined for years. Each residence at Sussex is individually designed, creating a private collection of distinctive estate homes. No two are alike, yet there is a sense that each belongs here. Thoughtful architecture, beautiful proportions, exceptional materials, and a level of craftsmanship evident in the details. This is a place for those who appreciate quality that does not need to announce itself. And then there is the location. Close enough to West Chester, Wilmington, Philadelphia, the Main Line and Philadelphia International Airport to make everyday life remarkably convenient, yet removed enough that arriving home feels like leaving the pace of everything else behind. Some will come for the acreage. Some for the views. Some for the privacy, the craftsmanship, the convenience, or the opportunity to create a truly custom home. The one thing they have in common is that they have reached a point where they no longer want to compromise. They want space without isolation. Convenience without congestion. Luxury without pretense. A neighborhood without feeling surrounded. And a home that is more than beautiful. It is deeply personal. Sussex is not simply where you build your next home. It is where you build the home that becomes part of your family's story. Photos are of a previously built Hellings home with premiums and upgraded selections. Multiple homesites available with builder tie-in. Lot premiums apply.

1345 Carolannes Way, West Chester

$2,350,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ PACT2133222 MLS

Welcome to 1345 Carolannes Way, West Chester, PA, a rare opportunity to build a custom luxury estate with a pool and main-level guest suite in Sussex, an exclusive gated community by Hellings Builders, a premier custom homebuilder with more than 35 years of experience. Set among the rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley, this exceptional new construction opportunity combines acreage, privacy, architectural distinction, and convenient access to West Chester, Chadds Ford, Wilmington, King of Prussia, and the Main Line. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, this proposed custom residence offers the opportunity for a private pool, expansive outdoor living areas, and a main-level guest suite ideal for visitors, extended family, or multi-generational living. Buyers can further personalize the home to complement their lifestyle, with possibilities including covered porches, pool houses, detached garages, additional guest accommodations, home offices, fitness spaces, and other custom features. Homes within Sussex are thoughtfully positioned on expansive estate homesites, creating a neighborhood defined by open land, sweeping views, spectacular sunsets, and exceptional privacy while maintaining a sense of community. Available homesites range from approximately 2.1 to 3.7 acres, providing generous space for a pool, outdoor entertaining, recreation, and long-term flexibility. Each residence is completely custom and designed in collaboration with renowned architect Mark Stanish, giving buyers the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind home tailored to their needs, aesthetic, and vision. Hellings Builders is known throughout the region for exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and luxury homes created specifically for each client. Located just minutes from downtown West Chester, Chadds Ford, and Longwood Gardens, Sussex offers the best of Brandywine Valley living. Residents enjoy convenient access to major employment and lifestyle destinations while remaining surrounded by scenic countryside roads, preserved open space, equestrian properties, shopping, dining, recreation, and cultural attractions. Located within the West Chester Area School District and convenient to many of the region’s well-regarded private and parochial schools, Sussex at West Chester presents an increasingly rare opportunity to build a custom estate home on acreage in a gated West Chester community. For buyers seeking new construction in West Chester, a luxury home with a pool, first-floor guest accommodations, multi-generational living potential, acreage, privacy, and fully custom design, 1345 Carolannes Way offers the opportunity to create a lasting legacy property in one of Chester County’s most desirable settings. Photos are of a previously built Hellings Builders home and depict upgraded options and selections. Home shown is representative of the builder’s craftsmanship and design capabilities. Multiple homesite opportunities are available.

1346 Carolannes Way, West Chester

$2,169,800

6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ PACT188268 MLS

New construction. Custom home, 5 min from downtown WC in desirable East Bradford Township (on the quite side of town in horse country). Located in an ultra-exclusive Sussex community with multi-million dollar homes and priceless views. This new home is perched high on a 2.2 acre homesite and is oriented with a western rear exposure to maximize views of the magnificent sunsets. This 6 bedroom, 5/2 bath "Lifecycle" home is designed with a traditional 2nd floor master suite as well as a first floor Master bedroom/Guest suite. This impressive two story stone and stucco exterior fa ade blends perfectly with the neighboring architecture and sets expectations for the opulent interior just beyond the leaded glass, stained front door. A private rear patio provides a place for entertaining guests or just a peaceful place to relax. Full basement with walk-out basement door and several full height windows. Home Price Only, The Lot Cost Would Be Additional.

Lot 10 Carolannes, West Chester

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