Chester, Virginia
Population: 25,000
Located in Chesterfield County
Chester, Virginia is a quaint, suburb of the Richmond-Petersburg area. History places Chester as a major shipping point on the Petersburg Railroad, yet Union forces destroyed the tracks in 1864. However, the fact that the township of Chester is standing strong today is defiantly a tribute to the heart and soul of the people who call this dear community home. Chester affords residents a wonderfully mild climate with winter temperatures averaging in the high thirties. A light dusting of snow is known to blanket the city always leaving open the option of a white Christmas. Summer months are welcomed with warm sunshine with the mercury hovering in the high seventies. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts enjoy the advantages of such a pleasant climate. Golf is one of the favorite past times in this region and Chester aims to please. The Lake Chesdin Golf Course is located near Chester offers a semi private golf facility. The clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts, restaurant and lounge round out the amenities offered by this fine club. Lake Chesdin also serves as a tranquil fishing hole with bass being the popular catch of the day. Situated just eighteen short minutes from Chester is the city of Petersburg. Petersburg is a wonderful city offering a fine school system, pleasant shopping experiences and a full array of art and culture. Petersburg is proud to present The Appomattox Regional Governor's School. This school will serve students displaying talent in the area of the fine arts, technology, and academic gifting. Students are chosen for this school from surrounding areas including Chester. Another highlight to the city is the beautiful new Petersburg Sports Complex with over one hundred acres of carefully manicured ball fields, and concession stands. Any history buff would certainly enjoy a trip to Petersburg as both The Revolutionary and Civil Wars both have a place of prominence in the Petersburg area. The city is filled with museums, monuments and historical sights offering facts and making history come alive. Historical re-enactments are commonplace in this community with deep historical roots. Just under a thirty minute drive from Chester is the city of Richmond. This great city is composed of urban living with beautiful rivers and picturesque landscaping. Known as a "City of Neighborhoods", the fabulous people is what makes Richmond so great. Boasting a wide variety of things to do, Richmond is highlighted as a family friendly city with children's museums, canal tours and more. Perhaps the more popular activities include The Busch Gardens Amusement Park and Paramount's King Domain. Both amusement parks offer breathtaking roller coasters, dazzling shows, tasty food and so much more. It is easy to see why so many people flock to Richmond area every year and why they decide to make it home. The Chester area has a wide selection homes to choose from. A delightful three bedroom, two-bedroom ranch style home with over 1,000 square feet of living space would start at $119,000. A newer, four bedroom, two and a half bathroom home with over 1,500 square feet of living space would be about $161,000. A beautiful, contemporary home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms sprawled out on over 2,200 square feet of living space would cost in the area of $229,000. The town of Chester and the surrounding area prove to continually be an excellent choice for living. Offering country living outside the metro area, there are so many reasons why one should choose Chester as a place to live.
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