IME, Williamsburg is the oasis of the North East US. Watch the weather maps, you will see the majority of tough winter weather passing well to the West of Williamsburg. Plus housing is less expensive than SE PA.
"She who is to be obeyed", is the "She" definitely a keeper? You could be giving up a lot of future enjoyment.
Clubs can be great but you still have to travel to them on their days and during their hours. I enjoy the ability to go into my train room at any point in my day for as long or short a time as I have available.
A ranch style home with a full basement is great, especially with a walk out lower level like Ed's. Not only do usually you get the same sq. footage in the basement as the main floor but your attic is also much larger.
Big consideration, think carefully....................
