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Reading,PA 19609
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,396 sqft
Price per Sqft $64
Subdivision Wyomissing Hills
MLS Listing ID PABK2047790
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,396
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $8,071
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.480 Acres
Acres 0.48
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Step into a piece of history with this classic home, offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to bring a historic gem back to its former glory. Situated in the Wyomissing Hills section of Wyomissing Borough, this spacious residence includes 7 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and an attached 8-car garage.
As you explore this charming home, you'll be greeted by timeless details including hardwood floors throughout, crown molding, deep windowsills and an ornate stairway. The classic appeal is enhanced by built-in corner cabinets, 9-foot ceilings, and a host of unique elements like a butler’s pantry, a stone cooking hearth fireplace, an ice box, and distinctive bottle glass windows with stained glass inserts. An elevator, though not currently operational, adds to the home's charm.
The spacious first floor welcomes you with a large entry room that can serve as a foyer, office, or additional living space. The living room, featuring hardwood floors, crown molding, and a cozy fireplace, exudes classic elegance. The formal dining room continues the historical theme with its stone hearth fireplace and built-in corner cabinets. A butler’s pantry with its floor-to-ceiling glass-fronted cabinets and farm sink offers a glimpse into the past, and could be transformed into a stunning laundry room.
The kitchen, ripe for modernization, presents an opportunity to create a gourmet space that suits your culinary needs. Adjacent to the kitchen is a laundry room that connects to the 8-car garage, providing ample space for a multi-purpose room. The maid's room is above, and includes a single room with a full bath that has not been used in recent years. A very large enclosed porch overlooks the spacious front yard, adding a touch of serenity to your daily life.
The home's layout includes a secluded bedroom at the top of the steps, complete with a study/sitting room and a full bath. Ascend a few more steps to the main second level, where you'll find a large front bedroom and three additional bedrooms. Two of these bedrooms share a full bath with private entries. The top level features two more generously sized bedrooms with a shared bath as well.
Comfort is ensured with a gas hot water heating system and a separate gas water heater, both of which are maintained under a service contract.
The property includes a .48-acre parcel with an additional .47-acre lot. The second parcel features an overgrown pool, and prospective buyers should check with local authorities regarding building regulations if considering development on this lot.
This home is a true treasure, offering a rare blend of historic elegance and potential for modernization. Don’t miss your chance to restore this classic residence to its former splendor.
Location
State PA
County Berks
Area Wyomissing Boro (10296)
Zoning R1A
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Bedroom 1,Study,Laundry,Maid/Guest Quarters,Other,Office,Bedroom 6,Half Bath,Screened Porch
Basement Partial,Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Attic,Built-Ins,Butlers Pantry,Crown Moldings,Elevator,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Eat-In,Wood Floors,Wainscotting
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood,Tile/Brick,Partially Carpeted,Laminated
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Mantel(s),Stone,Wood
Inclusions Remaining contents of home
Equipment Oven/Range - Gas,Refrigerator
Fireplace Y
Appliance Oven/Range - Gas,Refrigerator
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Garage Additional Storage Area,Inside Access,Oversized
Garage Spaces 10.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Shingle,Pitched,Flat
Accessibility None
Attached Garage 8
Total Parking Spaces 10
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Additional Lot(s),Corner,Front Yard,Level,Partly Wooded,Rear Yard
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Wyomissing Area
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 96-4396-09-27-4462
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard